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Automation Test Lead jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition for permanent residence under EB-2 or EB-3. Demand for QA automation expertise in regulated industries makes this role a strong candidate for employer-sponsored green card pathways.
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Leadership & Technical Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of driver developers, embedded firmware engineers, and test automation engineers.
- Define and communicate roadmap for embedded driver development, automation architecture, DSP-based test workflows, and system integration.
- Provide architectural oversight of test software, firmware platforms, and high-speed transceiver evaluation frameworks.
- Partner cross-functionally with hardware design, systems engineering, and global manufacturing teams to ensure alignment of technical direction and deliverables.
Hands-On Technical Responsibilities (Individual Contributor)
- Design and develop embedded firmware and low-level software drivers for STM32-based and custom Coherent test platforms using C/C++, C#, and VB.NET.
- Develop automated test solutions for high-speed transceiver modules, including waveform analysis, DSP-driven measurements, and ML-enabled optimization.
- Integrate new test boards into the existing software architecture and ensure seamless deployment across engineering and manufacturing.
- Support U.S. contract manufacturers with test implementation, system bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and sustaining support.
- Perform advanced statistical analysis (SPC, GR&R, correlation studies) to qualify automated testers and validate system performance.
- Collaborate with hardware engineering on debugging, functional validation, and release of new instruments and boards into production.
- Work hands-on with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and high-speed signal analyzers.
Education & Experience
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, driver development, or test automation, with at least 3–5 years in leadership, technical management, or team-lead capacity.
- Proven experience developing firmware and low-level drivers in C, C++, C#, and VB.NET, with strong preference for STM32 microcontroller experience.
- Strong understanding of high-speed digital signaling, transceiver testing (NRZ, PAM4), and DSP concepts.
- Experience building and deploying automation frameworks and factory-level test systems.
- Proficiency in instrument communication protocols: GPIB, SCPI, I²C, UART.
- Experience with Python, .NET platforms, MATLAB, or ML-based test optimization is a strong plus.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent project-management skills with a track record of driving complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Able to collaborate effectively with contract manufacturers to support test deployment and continuous improvement.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution.
Working Conditions
- This position is predominantly onsite.
- May require occasional off-site meetings or travel.
- Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.
- Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job.
- May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
- Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
- Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Technical Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of driver developers, embedded firmware engineers, and test automation engineers.
- Define and communicate roadmap for embedded driver development, automation architecture, DSP-based test workflows, and system integration.
- Provide architectural oversight of test software, firmware platforms, and high-speed transceiver evaluation frameworks.
- Partner cross-functionally with hardware design, systems engineering, and global manufacturing teams to ensure alignment of technical direction and deliverables.
Hands-On Technical Responsibilities (Individual Contributor)
- Design and develop embedded firmware and low-level software drivers for STM32-based and custom Coherent test platforms using C/C++, C#, and VB.NET.
- Develop automated test solutions for high-speed transceiver modules, including waveform analysis, DSP-driven measurements, and ML-enabled optimization.
- Integrate new test boards into the existing software architecture and ensure seamless deployment across engineering and manufacturing.
- Support U.S. contract manufacturers with test implementation, system bring-up, debugging, troubleshooting, and sustaining support.
- Perform advanced statistical analysis (SPC, GR&R, correlation studies) to qualify automated testers and validate system performance.
- Collaborate with hardware engineering on debugging, functional validation, and release of new instruments and boards into production.
- Work hands-on with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and high-speed signal analyzers.
Education & Experience
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, driver development, or test automation, with at least 3–5 years in leadership, technical management, or team-lead capacity.
- Proven experience developing firmware and low-level drivers in C, C++, C#, and VB.NET, with strong preference for STM32 microcontroller experience.
- Strong understanding of high-speed digital signaling, transceiver testing (NRZ, PAM4), and DSP concepts.
- Experience building and deploying automation frameworks and factory-level test systems.
- Proficiency in instrument communication protocols: GPIB, SCPI, I²C, UART.
- Experience with Python, .NET platforms, MATLAB, or ML-based test optimization is a strong plus.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent project-management skills with a track record of driving complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Able to collaborate effectively with contract manufacturers to support test deployment and continuous improvement.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution.
Working Conditions
- This position is predominantly onsite.
- May require occasional off-site meetings or travel.
- Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary.
- Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job.
- May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs.
Physical Requirements
- Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
- Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
- Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Automation Test Lead
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your O*NET profile for Automation Test Lead roles and map your degree and years of progressive QA experience to EB-2 or EB-3 criteria before you apply. Mismatched credentials are the most common reason PERM petitions stall.
Search employers with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for QA and test engineering roles. Targeting companies that have filed PERM before cuts your risk of accepting an offer from an employer who abandons the process mid-filing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage, and accepting below that level forces your employer to refile at the correct rate.
Get your recruitment documentation ready early
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment test before filing, including job ads, applicant tracking, and rejection rationales. Ask your prospective employer whether they've completed this step and when, so you understand where you stand in the timeline.
Secure a priority date as early as possible
Your USCIS priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140, not when PERM is filed. For nationals of India or China, priority date backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories can be significant, so getting your I-140 approved promptly protects your place in line.
Understand AC21 portability before you switch jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and you're considering a new Automation Test Lead role, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in the green card process, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation.
Green Card Automation Test Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does green card sponsorship for Automation Test Lead roles work differently than H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in a fundamental way. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to employer sponsorship and renewed every few years. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process is longer: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, file an I-140 with USCIS, and you must wait for a visa number to become current before filing for adjustment of status or going through consular processing.
What is PERM labor certification and why does it matter for this role?
PERM is a DOL process that requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Automation Test Lead position at the offered wage. It involves a formal recruitment test, prevailing wage determination through OFLC, and a detailed application to DOL. PERM approval is the prerequisite before USCIS can even consider the I-140 immigrant petition, making it the foundational step in your green card timeline.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor green cards for Automation Test Lead positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for QA and test engineering roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have completed the PERM and I-140 process before. Many employers are open to sponsoring but have never done it, which creates timeline uncertainty. Targeting companies with a documented track record significantly reduces the risk that the process stalls after you accept an offer.
Will a priority date backlog affect my green card timeline as a national of India or China?
It can significantly. Both EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits, and nationals of India and China face substantial backlogs because demand from those countries exceeds the per-country allocation. Your USCIS priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140, so getting that petition filed and approved as early as possible locks in your place in the queue regardless of how the backlog moves over time.
Can I change Automation Test Lead jobs after my green card process has started?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. If you're still in the PERM or I-140 stage, changing employers generally requires starting over, though an approved I-140 priority date may be carried over to a new employer's petition in certain circumstances.