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Applications Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency, making this a direct path to a U.S. green card.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID 631750
Type Full-time
Location Winona, MN 55987
Departments Quality/Engineering
Date Published July 31, 2026
End Date 08-14-2026
Job Description
Applications Engineer
1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987
HEADA
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Applications Engineer, you will work directly with our global customer base on new or existing product designs, fastener consolidation, standardization projects (reverse engineering, teardowns, production line, reviews, etc.), failure analysis, and customer specified and industry standard testing. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support on fasteners and fastening to our customers and sales team
- Overseeing and conducting failure analysis and testing of fastener and other metal components
- Interpreting metallurgical and failure analysis results and provide solution recommendations for multifunctional teams
- Sampling and testing of product in an A2LA Accredited Laboratory
- Revising and troubleshooting fastener applications
- Analyzing fastener failure
- Establishing and complying with project timelines
- Performing in house testing to prove design features
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or a related field of study
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess prior work experience in the Fastener industry
- Experience scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy
- Knowledge of fractography (metals) and material failure mechanisms
- Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
- Knowledge of deformation processes of steel
- Knowledge of heat treatment fundamentals and techniques for metals.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 90,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 08-14-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID 631750
Type Full-time
Location Winona, MN 55987
Departments Quality/Engineering
Date Published July 31, 2026
End Date 08-14-2026
Job Description
Applications Engineer
1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987
HEADA
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Applications Engineer, you will work directly with our global customer base on new or existing product designs, fastener consolidation, standardization projects (reverse engineering, teardowns, production line, reviews, etc.), failure analysis, and customer specified and industry standard testing. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support on fasteners and fastening to our customers and sales team
- Overseeing and conducting failure analysis and testing of fastener and other metal components
- Interpreting metallurgical and failure analysis results and provide solution recommendations for multifunctional teams
- Sampling and testing of product in an A2LA Accredited Laboratory
- Revising and troubleshooting fastener applications
- Analyzing fastener failure
- Establishing and complying with project timelines
- Performing in house testing to prove design features
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or a related field of study
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess prior work experience in the Fastener industry
- Experience scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy
- Knowledge of fractography (metals) and material failure mechanisms
- Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
- Knowledge of deformation processes of steel
- Knowledge of heat treatment fundamentals and techniques for metals.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 90,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 08-14-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Applications Manager
Document your degree field carefully
PERM requires your education to match the job's minimum requirements. If your degree is in a related but not identical field, gather course transcripts and a credential evaluation showing alignment with the Applications Manager role.
Target employers with dedicated IT departments
Large enterprises running complex software portfolios are far more likely to sponsor green cards for Applications Manager roles than small businesses. Look for organizations with internal HR compliance teams already familiar with PERM filing requirements.
Search for green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Applications Manager openings by employers who have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend your time on roles where green card filing is already a realistic outcome.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer sets your PERM job description partly to match the DOL prevailing wage. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Applications Manager in your metro area before any offer conversation.
Confirm the employer will start PERM within six months
Many employers wait until after a probationary period before filing. Negotiate a clear written commitment on PERM start timing during the offer stage, so your green card clock begins as early as possible.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your credentials
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, your employer may file under EB-2, which can reduce wait times for applicants from most countries. EB-3 covers standard bachelor's degree cases.
Green Card Applications Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applications Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Applications Manager positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. If the employer defines the role as requiring a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience, EB-2 classification becomes possible. USCIS evaluates the job requirements as written on the PERM application, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Applications Manager roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and lottery exposure each fiscal year. An employment-based green card through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement and no annual lottery. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years for most nationalities, though priority dates add wait time for applicants from India and China.
What does a PERM labor certification involve for this role?
The employer must run a federally prescribed recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Applications Manager position. This includes posting the job, collecting and documenting applicant rejections, and submitting the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. PERM audit rates have increased in recent years, so thorough documentation of each recruitment step is essential before the employer files.
How can I find Applications Manager jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Applications Manager openings filtered by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is possible in theory but rarely offered in practice. You can cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for Applications Manager to confirm the standard degree and experience requirements that employers typically use when drafting a PERM job description.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar Applications Manager role without losing your priority date. The new role must be in the same occupational classification. Confirm the new employer's USCIS filing history supports ongoing green card cases before accepting any offer.