Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Hi all,
Sorry for this post since this type of question has been asked but i'd like to hear about my specific situation. I'm a mechanical engineer with a bachelor degree, i have 11 years experience in industrial engineering (3.5 years post grad, 7.5 years as a tradesman in the same industry) in the UK, i consider myself pretty employable over here. I'm a 32yr old single male, no ties etc. My dream is to live and work in the USA, i understand i'm going to need a job offer to get H1B sponsorship but i'm wondering if this is a futile endeavour; most jobs adverts state they will not sponsor expats. Do you think i have a viable chance of getting a job offer? |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
As a single person you have a option. ;)
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Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 11053523)
As a single person you have a option. ;)
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Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by davids9317
(Post 11053485)
Do you think i have a viable chance of getting a job offer?
Rene |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
You could also look into obtaining a job in the UK office of a US-based company, and after working for them for a year, try to get transferred to the US office.
Btw, I hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, and I while I know there is some overlap with the ME field, there are definite differences between the two disciplines in the US. So it may appear odd to employers for an ME to apply for IE positions. Saying that, though, experience usually counts for more; so if all your experience is an IE type role, having an ME degree probably wouldn't be held against you. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by being a tradesman though? I would also suggest you start networking. Often, in the US, it's more about who you know to help you get a foot in the door somewhere. |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 11053523)
As a single person you have a option. ;)
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Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by Bluegrass Lass
(Post 11053553)
You could also look into obtaining a job in the UK office of a US-based company, and after working for them for a year, try to get transferred to the US office.
Btw, I hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, and I while I know there is some overlap with the ME field, there are definite differences between the two disciplines in the US. So it may appear odd to employers for an ME to apply for IE positions. Saying that, though, experience usually counts for more; so if all your experience is an IE type role, having an ME degree probably wouldn't be held against you. I'm not sure I understand what you mean by being a tradesman though? I would also suggest you start networking. Often, in the US, it's more about who you know to help you get a foot in the door somewhere. Yes i think the global company route is a good one but a bit more long winded i think…. |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Yes i think the global company route is a good one but a bit more long winded i think…. |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by davids9317
(Post 11053619)
Haha!!
I don't see anything in your post, and no one else has asked, ...... do you have any experience of living in the US, are you just a theoretical dreamer? ..... There's nothing wrong with that, IMO, BTW. :) |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by davids9317
(Post 11053619)
Haha!!
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Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
The grass is pretty green over here, but a lot of it is artificial turf or spray paint.
Regards, JEff
Originally Posted by davids9317
(Post 11053485)
My dream is to live and work in the USA, ...
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Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by davids9317
(Post 11053621)
Yes i think the global company route is a good one but a bit more long winded i think….
If you were able to find a job with an international company who has offices in the USA fairly soon, you will be eligible to transfer after only 1 year working for that company. Rene |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by Pulaski
(Post 11053723)
I wasn't necessarily joking. :o I am not the only one here on BE who would likely not be in the US were it not for an American spouse.
I don't see anything in your post, and no one else has asked, ...... do you have any experience of living in the US, are you just a theoretical dreamer? ..... There's nothing wrong with that, IMO, BTW. :) Yes i must admit my experience of america comes from my gut, heart and research but as an adventure and a life goal it can't be that wrong…. |
Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Thanks for you info by the way guys!
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Re: Mechanical Engineer Job Offer
Originally Posted by davids9317
(Post 11053787)
The spouse option; wouldn't i need to be living in the US to find one ....
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