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Component Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 categories both apply depending on your degree and experience, and per-country priority date backlogs mean early action on sponsorship matters for nationals from high-demand countries.
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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
Your role and responsibilities:
In this role as Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Mechanical and engineering discipline, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
- Perform feasibility study and internal estimation cost for the manufacturing parts; Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed; Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
- Collaborate with P&L and quality to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements, resolving any issues related to component manufacturing, and identifying potential alternative suppliers; Lead Make vs. Buy decision analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is desired.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
- Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
- Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities.
- Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with engineering, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
Your role and responsibilities:
In this role as Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Mechanical and engineering discipline, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
- Perform feasibility study and internal estimation cost for the manufacturing parts; Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed; Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
- Collaborate with P&L and quality to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements, resolving any issues related to component manufacturing, and identifying potential alternative suppliers; Lead Make vs. Buy decision analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is desired.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
- Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
- Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities.
- Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with engineering, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
LI-onsite
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Component Engineer
Align your credentials with EB-2 or EB-3 categories
Pull together your transcripts, employment records, and performance evaluations now. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive Component Engineer experience, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with two or more years of relevant experience.
Search for verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Component Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Filtering by employers who have already navigated PERM for similar roles saves time compared to cold-applying and asking HR about sponsorship during screening.
Target manufacturers with established PERM filing patterns
Electronics manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and semiconductor firms regularly sponsor Component Engineers because the specialized skills are hard to source domestically. Employers with dedicated immigration counsel are far more likely to move quickly on PERM once they extend an offer.
Understand what PERM recruitment means for your offer timeline
Before PERM is filed, your employer must complete a DOL-mandated recruitment test, including job postings and an internal review to prove no qualified U.S. workers were available. This process typically adds several months between your offer and the actual I-140 petition filing.
Use O*NET to document your occupation's requirements
O*NET lists the standard education, tasks, and technical skills associated with Component Engineer roles. Cross-reference your resume and job description with the O*NET profile before PERM is filed so your duties match the certified job description that follows you through the green card process.
Track your priority date and check the Visa Bulletin monthly
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals from high-demand countries face per-country backlogs under both EB-2 and EB-3. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and confirm your date is current before submitting your I-485.
Green Card Component Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Component Engineer role, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Component Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field. If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in component engineering, your employer may be able to sponsor you under EB-2 instead. USCIS evaluates both the job requirements and your credentials.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Component Engineers?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and requires your employer to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Green card sponsorship is permanent and follows a different path: your employer first completes PERM labor certification with the DOL, then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country numerical limits can create priority date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find Component Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Component Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Many employers sponsor on a case-by-case basis and don't advertise it in job postings, so targeting companies with a documented track record of PERM filings in engineering disciplines is more efficient than asking cold during applications.
What does the PERM process involve for a Component Engineer position?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL using the OFLC Wage Search tool, conduct a formal recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file an ETA Form 9089 with the DOL. The job description certified through PERM must accurately reflect your actual Component Engineer duties, since it carries forward into your I-140 and I-485 filings.
Can I change employers after my Component Engineer green card is in process?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original employer's I-140 was approved, a new employer can often use that priority date for their own I-140 filing, avoiding loss of your place in the queue. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process.