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Senior Technical Support Specialist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and meets the specialty occupation standard. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable long-term option for Australian professionals in technical support leadership.
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We are looking for a Senior Technical Support Specialist with strong experience in plastic injection molding and simulation to help customers solve complex engineering challenges using Autodesk Moldflow.
In this role, you will combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to troubleshoot simulation and manufacturing issues, interpret results, and help customers get the most value from Autodesk products. You will also contribute to the future of technical support by using emerging AI, automation, and connected Autodesk workflows across Moldflow, Fusion, and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support for Autodesk Moldflow customers.
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving geometry, meshing, materials, process settings, solver behavior, and simulation results.
- Help customers distinguish between software issues, modeling assumptions, and real-world molding or manufacturing challenges.
- Research, reproduce, and document product issues and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams as needed.
- Create clear technical articles, troubleshooting guidance, and reusable knowledge for customers and internal teams.
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, research, and knowledge creation while validating technical accuracy with sound engineering judgment.
- Develop expertise in connected Autodesk workflows, including Moldflow, Fusion, and related design and manufacturing technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience with plastic injection-molding simulation, preferably Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent injection-molding industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of injection molding, polymer behavior, processing conditions, and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Experience preparing, running, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering simulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer focus and ownership of technical problems through resolution.
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-changing technical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience with Autodesk Moldflow Insight.
- Practical experience in injection molding, mold design, tooling, process engineering, or plastics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, or other CAD/CAE platforms.
- Experience with CFD, FEA, thermal, or multiphysics simulation.
- Experience with Python, scripting, APIs, automation, or engineering productivity tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for engineering, technical research, troubleshooting, or workflow automation.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a technically curious problem solver who enjoys helping others succeed. You can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, take ownership of difficult customer issues, and use data and engineering fundamentals to reach sound conclusions.
You are also excited about how AI, automation, and connected design-to-manufacturing workflows can improve engineering productivity and customer support, while understanding the importance of validating AI-generated recommendations with engineering judgment.
Success in this role means not only resolving individual customer issues, but also turning what you learn into better knowledge, workflows, tools, and support experiences for the broader Autodesk community.
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $60,100 and $107,690. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Technical Support Specialist with strong experience in plastic injection molding and simulation to help customers solve complex engineering challenges using Autodesk Moldflow.
In this role, you will combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to troubleshoot simulation and manufacturing issues, interpret results, and help customers get the most value from Autodesk products. You will also contribute to the future of technical support by using emerging AI, automation, and connected Autodesk workflows across Moldflow, Fusion, and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support for Autodesk Moldflow customers.
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving geometry, meshing, materials, process settings, solver behavior, and simulation results.
- Help customers distinguish between software issues, modeling assumptions, and real-world molding or manufacturing challenges.
- Research, reproduce, and document product issues and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams as needed.
- Create clear technical articles, troubleshooting guidance, and reusable knowledge for customers and internal teams.
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, research, and knowledge creation while validating technical accuracy with sound engineering judgment.
- Develop expertise in connected Autodesk workflows, including Moldflow, Fusion, and related design and manufacturing technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience with plastic injection-molding simulation, preferably Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent injection-molding industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of injection molding, polymer behavior, processing conditions, and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Experience preparing, running, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering simulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer focus and ownership of technical problems through resolution.
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-changing technical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience with Autodesk Moldflow Insight.
- Practical experience in injection molding, mold design, tooling, process engineering, or plastics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, or other CAD/CAE platforms.
- Experience with CFD, FEA, thermal, or multiphysics simulation.
- Experience with Python, scripting, APIs, automation, or engineering productivity tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for engineering, technical research, troubleshooting, or workflow automation.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a technically curious problem solver who enjoys helping others succeed. You can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, take ownership of difficult customer issues, and use data and engineering fundamentals to reach sound conclusions.
You are also excited about how AI, automation, and connected design-to-manufacturing workflows can improve engineering productivity and customer support, while understanding the importance of validating AI-generated recommendations with engineering judgment.
Success in this role means not only resolving individual customer issues, but also turning what you learn into better knowledge, workflows, tools, and support experiences for the broader Autodesk community.
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $60,100 and $107,690. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Technical Support Specialist
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field must map directly to the Senior Technical Support Specialist role. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for technical support roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA certification process move faster and make fewer errors during sponsorship.
Clarify the specialty occupation standard with your hiring manager
Not every technical support role qualifies. The job description must specify a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum requirement. Push your hiring contact to tighten generic language like 'bachelor's preferred' before the LCA is filed.
Request the LCA before your start date is set
DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days in most cases, but employer delays in drafting the application are common. Getting your employer to submit the LCA early keeps your consulate appointment timeline on track.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA filing, DS-160, and consulate preparation. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team has no prior E-3 experience and needs a guided process.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your consulate interview
Australian consulates assess whether you intend to return home after your E-3 period. Have a clear, honest answer about your long-term plans. Strong ties to Australia, such as property ownership or family, support your nonimmigrant intent position.
E-3 Visa Senior Technical Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Technical Support Specialist jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Senior Technical Support Specialist roles where employers are open to E-3 visa sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you can spend significant time applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces positions specifically matched to Australian professionals on the E-3 pathway.
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 a Senior Technical Support Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. Senior Technical Support Specialist positions that require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles where any degree is accepted, or where the degree requirement is listed as preferred rather than required, often fall short. Your employer's job description must specify a degree in a relevant discipline.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Technical Support Specialist roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no lottery and no annual cap. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap and is subject to a random lottery that most applicants don't win. For a Senior Technical Support Specialist with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a more predictable and faster path, typically allowing you to start within two to three months of receiving a job offer.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Senior Technical Support Specialist?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer your existing E-3. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp before re-entering the U.S., or a change of status if you're already inside the country. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21, so plan your transition timeline carefully to avoid a gap in authorization.