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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- 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. 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 roles3 certified filings for “STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER” (Software Developers) in TX: $135k–$158k, median $143k. Most were filed at wage level II (33%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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Sponsor Radar — Abbott Laboratories
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. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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: The Opportunity: This position will be on-site in our Alameda, California location. Recognized expert with broad expertise in mechanical design engineering, new product development and design transfer with responsibility for resolving significant technical issues as well as providing direction for new technology and product development activities with a broad impact to the company goals. Works on the design and development of significant new products. Key decision-maker in identifying areas of technology for potential implementation into our products and processes. Leads the technical supervision and project management of complex engineering projects and activities. Develops networks involving cross-functional and cross-departmental groups (Operations, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory) as well as communication to senior and executive management. What you will do: • Specify, design, verify and validate new mechanical designs, in accordance with applicable medical regulatory standards. • Support high-level technical investigation of manufacturing line issues. • Responsible for the development of technical project plans and schedules covering all engineering activities, meeting all design control and product development SOP requirements • Works in the development and management of resource plans, budgets, schedules, etc. • Lead the development of product specifications, FMEAs, DOEs, verification and validation protocols and plans. • Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers spanning junior to senior levels, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. • Responsible for managing resources, the creation of project schedules and setting and maintaining budgets. • Communicates effectively and participates in cross functional development teams. • Participates in technical design reviews of mechanical design, hardware, PCBA interface, mechanical assemblies, production processes, product design and requirements documents. • Writing, submittal, and approval of Engineering Changes, as required. • May review and approve ECs. • Act as independent reviewer on programs in which not directly involved. • Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. • Ensure that product designs, components and materials meet all applicable standards • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies. • Development and execution of new medical devices, processes, equipment, materials, verification and validation Implement approved Design Control procedures for product development in accordance with FDA guidelines. • Provide mentoring, technical guidance for mechanical engineering team. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Master’s degree is preferred. • Minimum 12 years related experience in engineering. • Strong technical experience in mechanical engineering, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent knowledge of general engineering principles. • Minimum of 2 years of experience managing and developing direct reports Preferred Qualifications: • Extensive knowledge of regulations for medical device development (ISO15197, ISO134851, ISO13485, FDA) desired. • Extensive understanding of processes and materials used in the development and manufacturing of medical devices is ideal. • Proven people leadership experience