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Configuration Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL. Positions requiring systems configuration across enterprise software, networking, or hardware fall under specialty occupation criteria. Sponsorship is employer-initiated, so targeting companies with active PERM filing history accelerates your path to permanent residency.
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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you:
The Senior Product Configuration Specialist performs all configuration-related tasks associated with product release while monitoring, recording and controlling change to maintain product integrity. They guide the product development, ready-to-serve and productivity project teams through the various stage gates, ensuring all documentation requirements are satisfied.
What you will do:
- Ability to layout and define the Manufacturing Data Preparation System (MDP) architecture for products to support any and all products for any site. Coordinate, plan and track all (MDP) work for Trane Commercial Products.
- Define and load all feature categories, feature codes, variable categories, validation, nameplate and part picking rules for all product groups into the Manufacturing Data Preparation Systems (MDP) independently for Product Development, RTS (Sustaining Eng) and Productivity (VAVE) intending to cover any project that requires MDP.
- Act as team Subject Matter Expert (SME) by providing training and mentoring to USA and offshore team members as needed.
- Determine mathematical information needed to create all temporary variable categories (VCAT) to support part picking, nameplate and validation rules.
- Define and load MDP data needed to feed the factory floor end of the line tester.
- Defines interface requirements to support the field selection tools (TOPSS) and what is required in the manufacturing systems to produce new product, product additions and changes for any site.
- Analyze, process and track changes and other design documentation to minimize processing time, optimizing department throughput.
- Provides technical recommendations to a wide variety of problems related to configuration and change management.
- Coordinates the product changes and additions within the engineering, design and manufacturing environment.
- Responsible for implementation, maintenance and audit of configuration management aspects maintained in several systems.
- Responsible for seamless and rapid implementation of material, bills of material and product data supporting the business strategies and supply chain requirements.
- Ability to travel. Expected travel time ~ 5%.
What you will bring:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design, Business, Manufacturing Technology, Accounting, Information Systems (or related discipline) preferred and at least 5 years’ experience with configuration management is required. High school diploma or equivalent required.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Understanding of Creo or similar CAD programs, PTC Windchill or an equivalent PLM tool.
- Ability to read/comprehend engineering drawings, parts lists, bills of material and rule based logic.
- Standard logic and mathematical skills.
- Function in a technical engineering “team” environment.
- Ability to solve or coach any problems that users from any site may have with MDP.
- Ability to train any and all users in any location for any product.
- Exercise very good communication – written and verbal skills.
- Exercise analytical problem solving and resolution skills. Attention to detail required.
- Exercise good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and provide process improvements.
- Must be customer driven, innovative and quality-minded in performance of all assigned duties.
- Ability to succeed within an open collaborative environment.
- Demonstrates ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments.
- Adheres to all Company safety and security policies and procedures. Understands document management principles and best practices.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$65,200.00 - $118,860.00
Compensation Type:
Exception Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you:
The Senior Product Configuration Specialist performs all configuration-related tasks associated with product release while monitoring, recording and controlling change to maintain product integrity. They guide the product development, ready-to-serve and productivity project teams through the various stage gates, ensuring all documentation requirements are satisfied.
What you will do:
- Ability to layout and define the Manufacturing Data Preparation System (MDP) architecture for products to support any and all products for any site. Coordinate, plan and track all (MDP) work for Trane Commercial Products.
- Define and load all feature categories, feature codes, variable categories, validation, nameplate and part picking rules for all product groups into the Manufacturing Data Preparation Systems (MDP) independently for Product Development, RTS (Sustaining Eng) and Productivity (VAVE) intending to cover any project that requires MDP.
- Act as team Subject Matter Expert (SME) by providing training and mentoring to USA and offshore team members as needed.
- Determine mathematical information needed to create all temporary variable categories (VCAT) to support part picking, nameplate and validation rules.
- Define and load MDP data needed to feed the factory floor end of the line tester.
- Defines interface requirements to support the field selection tools (TOPSS) and what is required in the manufacturing systems to produce new product, product additions and changes for any site.
- Analyze, process and track changes and other design documentation to minimize processing time, optimizing department throughput.
- Provides technical recommendations to a wide variety of problems related to configuration and change management.
- Coordinates the product changes and additions within the engineering, design and manufacturing environment.
- Responsible for implementation, maintenance and audit of configuration management aspects maintained in several systems.
- Responsible for seamless and rapid implementation of material, bills of material and product data supporting the business strategies and supply chain requirements.
- Ability to travel. Expected travel time ~ 5%.
What you will bring:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design, Business, Manufacturing Technology, Accounting, Information Systems (or related discipline) preferred and at least 5 years’ experience with configuration management is required. High school diploma or equivalent required.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Understanding of Creo or similar CAD programs, PTC Windchill or an equivalent PLM tool.
- Ability to read/comprehend engineering drawings, parts lists, bills of material and rule based logic.
- Standard logic and mathematical skills.
- Function in a technical engineering “team” environment.
- Ability to solve or coach any problems that users from any site may have with MDP.
- Ability to train any and all users in any location for any product.
- Exercise very good communication – written and verbal skills.
- Exercise analytical problem solving and resolution skills. Attention to detail required.
- Exercise good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to multi-task in fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and provide process improvements.
- Must be customer driven, innovative and quality-minded in performance of all assigned duties.
- Ability to succeed within an open collaborative environment.
- Demonstrates ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments.
- Adheres to all Company safety and security policies and procedures. Understands document management principles and best practices.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$65,200.00 - $118,860.00
Compensation Type:
Exception Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Configuration Specialist
Document your configuration credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree field to align directly with the Configuration Specialist role. If your degree is in a related discipline like computer science or electrical engineering, prepare a credential evaluation showing that alignment before applying to sponsored positions.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes for computer support or network occupations. Employers who have sponsored similar roles before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Narrow your job search to Configuration Specialist roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship activity. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by PERM filing history, so you spend time pursuing offers where sponsorship is already established practice.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive configuration experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Confirm which category fits your background before the employer drafts the job description for PERM.
Negotiate the PERM job description before signing
The DOL-approved job description locks in the minimum requirements for your green card. Ensure it reflects your actual duties and credentials accurately, since requirements inflated beyond what the role truly needs can create problems during adjustment of status.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit risk
DOL audits a percentage of PERM applications and requests proof that the employer genuinely could not find a qualified U.S. worker. Ask your prospective employer whether they have completed PERM cases before and confirm they retain recruitment records for the mandatory retention period.
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Find Configuration Specialist JobsConfiguration Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Configuration Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Configuration Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as information technology, computer science, or systems engineering. EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you hold a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive, specialized configuration experience.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 green cards face no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for most countries, compared to the H-1B's faster initial authorization. For nationals from high-backlog countries like India or China, priority date wait times extend significantly beyond that baseline.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Pull together your academic transcripts and a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your employment history in configuration or systems roles, any vendor certifications relevant to the platforms you work on, and reference letters confirming your years of specialized experience. The PERM job description must align with your actual background, so having these documents organized before the offer stage prevents delays.
How do I find Configuration Specialist jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Search for employers with a demonstrated history of PERM filings in technical occupations rather than cold-applying and hoping sponsorship comes up. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, letting you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for roles like yours.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm working on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is advisable. Employers can file a PERM application while you're in H-1B status, and an approved I-140 petition gives you access to H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit once you reach year five. USCIS allows this under AC21 portability rules, which protect your priority date if you later change employers in a same or similar role.
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