E-3 Visa Electrical Design Technician Jobs
Electrical Design Technician roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a closely related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap, making it one of the most direct paths to U.S. employment in electrical design.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Electrical Design & Programming Technician
Basic Purpose of the Position:
This position will work with the manufacturing engineering and product sales groups. Design custom electrical schematics, with the use of electrical standards, UL and NEC code. Program computer based electrical and PLC design software. Design and calculate burner, air flow, and electrical requirements. Provide startup/operational support and communicate to customers and Evapco Field Service Technicians.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Software/Controls Design:
- Program PLC code for units in multiple software formats
- Design HMI graphic interfaces
- Control industrial refrigeration valve systems
Electrical Design:
- Understand and apply code for industrial electrical applications
- Design custom schematics for Industrial HVAC Units
- Calculate and design burner, air flow, and electrical requirements
- New product development for constantly evolving electrical components
- Review and revise electrical schematics
Safety:
- Design unit electrical systems with employee and customer safety in mind
- Guide all personnel in safety procedures and the proper wearing and use of PPE for job task
Quality & Service:
- Provide support to field service, factory, and customers
- Help all technicians resolve quality problems and issues related to electrical and controls systems
- Clearly communicate with customers and contractors
- Resolve problems and issues with electrical prints and design
Housekeeping:
- Maintain clean working area throughout the day
- Maintain clean and organized digital files on computer and server
- Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
- Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5-S, and productivity targets
- Attend training courses as directed by management
- May perform other duties, as assigned
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and products
- Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
- Maintain excellent work attendance
- Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within your areas of responsibility
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- 5+ years experience of the following
- Familiar with and understands use of software including
- Rockwell Automation
- Eplan
- Pro Panel (Eplan 3D)
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word
- TeamViewer
- VNC Viewer
- Familiar with and understanding of concepts including
- Industrial electrical systems and components including PLC, VFD, sensors, motor starters, etc.
- Industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants)
- Burner direct and indirect, natural and propane
- Air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, humidity control
- Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred, experience may substitute.
- Extremely fluent with computer use and digital communication
- Ability to work remotely when needed
- Basic understanding of NEC/ NFPA 70 code and UL508A and how to find information within code book
- Basic math for engineering calculations (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Office, Manufacturing, and outdoor environments
- Monday through Friday, with some weekend based on customer requirements Saturday’s and Sunday’s
Evapco Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
Job Title: Electrical Design & Programming Technician
Basic Purpose of the Position:
This position will work with the manufacturing engineering and product sales groups. Design custom electrical schematics, with the use of electrical standards, UL and NEC code. Program computer based electrical and PLC design software. Design and calculate burner, air flow, and electrical requirements. Provide startup/operational support and communicate to customers and Evapco Field Service Technicians.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Software/Controls Design:
- Program PLC code for units in multiple software formats
- Design HMI graphic interfaces
- Control industrial refrigeration valve systems
Electrical Design:
- Understand and apply code for industrial electrical applications
- Design custom schematics for Industrial HVAC Units
- Calculate and design burner, air flow, and electrical requirements
- New product development for constantly evolving electrical components
- Review and revise electrical schematics
Safety:
- Design unit electrical systems with employee and customer safety in mind
- Guide all personnel in safety procedures and the proper wearing and use of PPE for job task
Quality & Service:
- Provide support to field service, factory, and customers
- Help all technicians resolve quality problems and issues related to electrical and controls systems
- Clearly communicate with customers and contractors
- Resolve problems and issues with electrical prints and design
Housekeeping:
- Maintain clean working area throughout the day
- Maintain clean and organized digital files on computer and server
- Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
- Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5-S, and productivity targets
- Attend training courses as directed by management
- May perform other duties, as assigned
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and products
- Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
- Maintain excellent work attendance
- Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within your areas of responsibility
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- 5+ years experience of the following
- Familiar with and understands use of software including
- Rockwell Automation
- Eplan
- Pro Panel (Eplan 3D)
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word
- TeamViewer
- VNC Viewer
- Familiar with and understanding of concepts including
- Industrial electrical systems and components including PLC, VFD, sensors, motor starters, etc.
- Industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants)
- Burner direct and indirect, natural and propane
- Air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, humidity control
- Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred, experience may substitute.
- Extremely fluent with computer use and digital communication
- Ability to work remotely when needed
- Basic understanding of NEC/ NFPA 70 code and UL508A and how to find information within code book
- Basic math for engineering calculations (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Office, Manufacturing, and outdoor environments
- Monday through Friday, with some weekend based on customer requirements Saturday’s and Sunday’s
Evapco Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Design Technician
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian three-year electrical engineering degree satisfies the E-3 bachelor's equivalency requirement, but make sure your transcript and any professional registration with Engineers Australia are translated and ready to present when your employer files the Labor Condition Application.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have previously filed LCAs for Electrical Design Technician or related electrical engineering titles. Prior LCA activity signals an employer already understands the E-3 sponsorship process.
Clarify the specialty occupation case before accepting an offer
If the job posting says a degree is preferred rather than required, the role may not meet USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Confirm with the hiring manager that a bachelor's in electrical engineering or electronics is a stated requirement before committing to the E-3 path.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment coordination. This keeps the employer's administrative burden low and reduces the chance of documentation errors that delay approval.
Book your consulate appointment as soon as the LCA is certified
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days. Schedule your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth interview immediately after certification. Appointment slots at Australian consulates can fill weeks out, and delays here extend your start date even when the paperwork is complete.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate processing time
Most Australian consulates return E-3 visa stamps within two to five business days post-interview, but administrative processing can extend this. Build at least three to four weeks of buffer between your offer acceptance and your proposed U.S. start date to avoid rescheduling conflicts.
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Find Electrical Design Technician JobsElectrical Design Technician E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Electrical Design Technician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search, as it filters roles specifically by E-3 sponsorship eligibility and employer filing history. When reviewing listings, prioritize job descriptions that explicitly require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, since that degree requirement is what establishes specialty occupation status for your E-3 application.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Electrical Design Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a directly related field as a minimum condition of employment. Roles where the degree is listed as preferred rather than required can be harder to support. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on the specific duties and the theoretical and practical application of electrical engineering knowledge those duties demand.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Electrical Design Technician roles?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for Australians. There is no lottery, no annual cap constraint to worry about, and the 10,500 annual allocation has never been exhausted. The H-1B requires surviving a random lottery draw with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. Both visas require specialty occupation status and a certified LCA, so the underlying employer documentation process is similar.
Can I change employers while working in the U.S. on an E-3 as an Electrical Design Technician?
Yes, but the process restarts with the new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you will need a new E-3 visa stamp before you can begin work for them. You cannot transfer an E-3 the way an H-1B can be ported. Plan for a gap of several weeks between roles to allow time for LCA certification and consulate scheduling.
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