Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Manufacturing Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in AZ: $163k–$163k, median $163k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 73 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Manufacturing Engineering Manager” (Architectural and Engineering Managers) in AZ: $163k–$163k, median $163k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott, our Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) business is dedicated to developing innovative technologies that help physicians diagnose, monitor, and treat heart rhythm disorders. From pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) to advanced remote monitoring solutions, CRM products help improve and extend the lives of patients around the world. As part of this mission-driven organization, you'll play a critical role in supporting the facilities, infrastructure, and environmental health and safety programs that enable the manufacturing of life-changing medical technologies.
The Opportunity
Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division is seeking a leader to oversee Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Operational Excellence initiatives at our manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment while driving continuous improvement across facilities, maintenance, and EHS functions.
The successful candidate will lead teams responsible for facilities and EHS operations, support site reliability and infrastructure needs, manage budgets and projects, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Facilities, EHS, and Operational Excellence activities in support of site objectives.
• Manage teams with a focus on execution, policy implementation, operational effectiveness, and employee engagement.
• Ensure proper maintenance and reliability of facility systems, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of facility-related issues to minimize downtime and business disruptions.
• Establish and maintain strong safety and housekeeping practices throughout the site.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Evaluate and optimize facility, office, and production layouts to support operational requirements, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure activities are executed within approved financial targets.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to support manufacturing and business objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
Required Qualifications
Education
• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Facilities, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams and supporting operational initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience managing facility systems, maintenance programs, EHS initiatives, or operational excellence projects.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement metho
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