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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 Specialist
Align your degree to the job requirements
PERM requires the employer to show the role genuinely needs a specific degree. A degree in information systems, computer science, or a closely related field strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 case and reduces RFE risk during I-140 adjudication.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Applications Specialist roles appear across healthcare IT, enterprise software, and government contracting. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a company has sponsored similar technical roles before, not just software engineers or general IT staff.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Applications Specialist openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to companies that only sponsor H-1B visas but have never filed a PERM.
Verify your SOC code before the PERM is filed
PERM filings for Applications Specialists typically use SOC codes tied to computer support, systems analysis, or software quality roles. Confirm your offer letter's job duties match O*NET benchmarks for the code your employer plans to use, or the DOL may audit the filing.
Negotiate who covers PERM recruitment costs
Federal regulations prohibit you from paying PERM filing or attorney fees. Before accepting an offer, confirm your employer covers all DOL recruitment advertising and legal costs. Some smaller employers are unaware of this restriction and attempt to split fees.
Check prevailing wage before the offer stage
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and SOC code before you receive an offer. If the employer's offered wage falls below the DOL prevailing wage level, USCIS will deny the I-140 petition even after PERM certification clears.
Green Card Applications Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applications Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Applications Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can document that the position normally requires a master's or equivalent, EB-2 may apply. The DOL prevailing wage determination and the job description filed with PERM define which category fits your specific offer.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
H-1B gives you temporary status in three-year increments and requires annual cap exposure at renewal if you change employers. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM takes six months to two years before you even reach adjustment of status, while H-1B approval can happen in weeks.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this job?
Your employer posts the Applications Specialist role through a DOL-mandated recruitment process to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available. After completing recruitment, they submit the PERM application to DOL. If certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once that's approved and a visa number is available, you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa abroad.
Where can I find Applications Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Applications Specialist roles filtered by employers with verified PERM and green card sponsorship history. This approach targets companies that have already navigated the DOL and USCIS process for this type of role, which significantly reduces the risk of an employer backing out or mishandling your petition mid-process.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I have H-1B status?
Yes. PERM has no requirement that you hold a specific nonimmigrant visa status when the employer files. You can be on F-1 OPT, H-1B, L-1 visa, or another status. What matters is that you're authorized to work when employment begins and that you meet the minimum requirements listed in the PERM job description at the time the application is filed.