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Customer Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and meets DOL prevailing-wage standards. Employers file PERM labor certification before sponsoring permanent residency, making this a direct path to a green card without lottery risk.
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This position reports to:
Chapter Lead
In Electrification Business – Smart Power Division, we are looking for a Global Application Specialist to develop applications in the area of critical power and building electrification for North American market. In this role you will design, develop, and validate applications and solutions in above areas leveraging on a customer-in approach.
Your responsibilities
Summary of duties: Collect the demands of US based end users for the development of new solutions and products, understanding their most critical demands, develop resources inside ABB focused on these developments to increase ABB's participation in the data center market, promoting innovative and in advance of competitors' developments.
- Development of applications, included training, value proposition, communication materials (30% of the time)
- Develop resources in ABB organization to execute the business plan, support customer with dedicated solutions, new product development and commercial execution. (25% of the time)
- Support test and validation of applications (5% of the time)
- Help customers by identifying the best solutions for their projects (5% of the time)
- Ensure adequate customer journey (i.e., application configurator) is in place for the respective application (5% of the time)
- Customer-In process to capture the customers’ voice (5% of the time)
- Support digital marketing campaigns related to applications (5% of the time)
- Define ABB and competitive landscape, monitor market trends in the above applications and recommends adjustments for the long and mid-term strategy (5% of the time)
- Provide feedbacks to Product management and Digital on new development needs (5% of the time)
- Participate to national/international standardization committee (5% of the time)
- Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. (5% of the time)
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Technical understanding and willingness to learn and continuously acquire new competences.
- Experience in electrical systems, ability to read, understand and design electrical diagrams
- Experience with electrical distribution, critical power systems, protection and switching devices, metering and monitoring devices and systems,…
- Agile mindset and preferable experience in an agile working context
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Second language is a plus
- Negotiation skills, market knowledge, leadership skills, social skills complete the profile
- Knowledge of NEC codes (i.e. NEC700,701,702), Uptime Institute Tier design, ANSI/TIA-942-A ratings, ANSI/BICSI 002 levels, or similar electrical distribution design requirements is considered a plus
- Design software skills (i.e. Etap, SKM, EasyPower, AutoCAD or similar is considered a plus
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:
Chapter Lead
In Electrification Business – Smart Power Division, we are looking for a Global Application Specialist to develop applications in the area of critical power and building electrification for North American market. In this role you will design, develop, and validate applications and solutions in above areas leveraging on a customer-in approach.
Your responsibilities
Summary of duties: Collect the demands of US based end users for the development of new solutions and products, understanding their most critical demands, develop resources inside ABB focused on these developments to increase ABB's participation in the data center market, promoting innovative and in advance of competitors' developments.
- Development of applications, included training, value proposition, communication materials (30% of the time)
- Develop resources in ABB organization to execute the business plan, support customer with dedicated solutions, new product development and commercial execution. (25% of the time)
- Support test and validation of applications (5% of the time)
- Help customers by identifying the best solutions for their projects (5% of the time)
- Ensure adequate customer journey (i.e., application configurator) is in place for the respective application (5% of the time)
- Customer-In process to capture the customers’ voice (5% of the time)
- Support digital marketing campaigns related to applications (5% of the time)
- Define ABB and competitive landscape, monitor market trends in the above applications and recommends adjustments for the long and mid-term strategy (5% of the time)
- Provide feedbacks to Product management and Digital on new development needs (5% of the time)
- Participate to national/international standardization committee (5% of the time)
- Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. (5% of the time)
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Technical understanding and willingness to learn and continuously acquire new competences.
- Experience in electrical systems, ability to read, understand and design electrical diagrams
- Experience with electrical distribution, critical power systems, protection and switching devices, metering and monitoring devices and systems,…
- Agile mindset and preferable experience in an agile working context
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Second language is a plus
- Negotiation skills, market knowledge, leadership skills, social skills complete the profile
- Knowledge of NEC codes (i.e. NEC700,701,702), Uptime Institute Tier design, ANSI/TIA-942-A ratings, ANSI/BICSI 002 levels, or similar electrical distribution design requirements is considered a plus
- Design software skills (i.e. Etap, SKM, EasyPower, AutoCAD or similar is considered a plus
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 Customer Engineer
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
PERM requires your role to demand at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Document how your engineering or computer science degree directly maps to customer-facing technical implementation work, not general problem-solving skills.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Customer Engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to internal HR friction.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
Customer Engineer roles can qualify under EB-3 for degreed professionals or EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise. Ask hiring managers which category their legal team files under, since this affects your priority date and wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers directly
Filtering by green card sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces Customer Engineer roles at employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you apply where sponsorship is already established practice.
Negotiate sponsorship start timing before accepting an offer
PERM cannot be filed until you've been employed and your employer can demonstrate recruitment efforts. Clarify in writing when your employer plans to begin the PERM process, since delays past the one-year mark at a role extend your total green card timeline significantly.
Verify prevailing wage requirements for your metro area
DOL sets prevailing wages for Customer Engineer roles by location and experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offered salary falls below the applicable wage level, PERM certification will be denied, so confirm the wage tier before the offer is finalized.
Green Card Customer Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Customer Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Customer Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 for degreed professionals when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. If the position requires an advanced degree or the candidate has specialized expertise that exceeds standard degree requirements, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements posted during PERM recruitment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Customer Engineers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary work period. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery and the cap of 40,000 visas affects wait times primarily for applicants from India and China rather than most other nationalities. The process takes longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status that must be renewed or extended.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Customer Engineer position at the prevailing wage for your metro area. This requires a formal recruitment period with specific advertising steps. DOL reviews the recruitment results and, if satisfied, certifies the application. PERM certification then enables the employer to file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find Customer Engineer jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate filters Customer Engineer roles specifically by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, saving you from applying to companies with no sponsorship track record. Identifying employers who have completed the PERM process for similar roles before significantly reduces the risk that a company will hesitate or withdraw once you reach the sponsorship stage.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, AC21 portability allows you to change employers and carry your priority date to a new sponsoring employer, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Customer Engineers, moving to a comparable technical implementation or solutions engineering role at a new company generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but your new employer must file a new PERM and I-140 to continue the process.