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Design Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, and your engineering credentials and specialized design experience directly shape which category fits your profile.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for analyzing processes, documenting business case opportunities, and implementing process improvement/transformation initiatives in support of Operational Excellence objectives. Key responsibilities include supporting the execution of change initiatives which may result in cost efficiencies, quality, productivity, and risk mitigation. Job expectations include working with business leaders and subject matter experts, ensuring collaboration and transparency across integrated business and technology teams, and driving execution of solutions within the budget and timeline.
Responsible for medium - large projects for an operations department, product or business unit. Provides consulting expertise to line managers on productivity issues, analyzes market and operational impact in the business brought about by the project parameters. Researches and documents organizational reviews, workflow analysis, management and staff analysis. Develops project plans including estimates of cost and resources required. Defines project scope to others outside of operations that may become involved in or impacted by the project. Requires a thorough knowledge of the operations area and Agile SDLC principles. Responsibilities include:
- Create clear, coherent and rigorous approach to lead working team from problem identification to solution design by applying value-based and human centered methods such as Design Thinking, Business Process Design and Six Sigma
- Provide solutions to complex business and business operation problems where the situation analysis requires an in-depth understanding of key operational levers
- Interacts with senior leaders, Product Managers and Business Architects to architect and influence operational design
- Communicates and negotiates vertically and horizontally to align design objectives
- Assists/facilitates and develops workshop and co-creation sessions with PM/PO and extended teams
- Use process engineering, design thinking, agile approaches to enable Product Managers/Owners to produce recommended solutions & target state depictions
- Structure innovative and creative approaches to brainstorm ideas and design solutions
- Excellent project management skills, including ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Applies strong business judgment and ability to deal with unstructured problems and drive optimal business outcomes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ plus years in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Engineering, business process design, operations modeling, business / operational / organizational / technology strategy formulation, product development, business analysis
- Excellent written & verbal communications
- Able to obtain working knowledge of key technologies deemed part of target state solutions
- Proven experience in the domain of consulting/advisory is an advantage
- Proven experience applying IE fundamentals in Financial Services is an advantage
- Experience in analysis of information and data
- Logical and systematic approach to solving unstructured problems
- Proven facilitation and meeting management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with complex project/program management
- Knowledge of AML/KYC business processes very beneficial
- BPM, automated Workflow and Content Management experience is a plus
- Experience with business or technology strategy development
- Strong experience with business and technology operational process definition and optimization
- Design Thinking and Agile methodology, Lean familiarity
- Proven ability to clearly articulate complex issues and findings to key stakeholders
- Practical IE background in traditional manufacturing and financial services is desirable
SKILLS
- Active Listening
- Data Collection and Entry
- Process Mapping
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Data Visualization
- Process Design
- Strategic Thinking
- Administrative Services
- Business Process Analysis
- Process Effectiveness
- Process Performance Measurement
- Process Simplification
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for analyzing processes, documenting business case opportunities, and implementing process improvement/transformation initiatives in support of Operational Excellence objectives. Key responsibilities include supporting the execution of change initiatives which may result in cost efficiencies, quality, productivity, and risk mitigation. Job expectations include working with business leaders and subject matter experts, ensuring collaboration and transparency across integrated business and technology teams, and driving execution of solutions within the budget and timeline.
Responsible for medium - large projects for an operations department, product or business unit. Provides consulting expertise to line managers on productivity issues, analyzes market and operational impact in the business brought about by the project parameters. Researches and documents organizational reviews, workflow analysis, management and staff analysis. Develops project plans including estimates of cost and resources required. Defines project scope to others outside of operations that may become involved in or impacted by the project. Requires a thorough knowledge of the operations area and Agile SDLC principles. Responsibilities include:
- Create clear, coherent and rigorous approach to lead working team from problem identification to solution design by applying value-based and human centered methods such as Design Thinking, Business Process Design and Six Sigma
- Provide solutions to complex business and business operation problems where the situation analysis requires an in-depth understanding of key operational levers
- Interacts with senior leaders, Product Managers and Business Architects to architect and influence operational design
- Communicates and negotiates vertically and horizontally to align design objectives
- Assists/facilitates and develops workshop and co-creation sessions with PM/PO and extended teams
- Use process engineering, design thinking, agile approaches to enable Product Managers/Owners to produce recommended solutions & target state depictions
- Structure innovative and creative approaches to brainstorm ideas and design solutions
- Excellent project management skills, including ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Applies strong business judgment and ability to deal with unstructured problems and drive optimal business outcomes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ plus years in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Engineering, business process design, operations modeling, business / operational / organizational / technology strategy formulation, product development, business analysis
- Excellent written & verbal communications
- Able to obtain working knowledge of key technologies deemed part of target state solutions
- Proven experience in the domain of consulting/advisory is an advantage
- Proven experience applying IE fundamentals in Financial Services is an advantage
- Experience in analysis of information and data
- Logical and systematic approach to solving unstructured problems
- Proven facilitation and meeting management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with complex project/program management
- Knowledge of AML/KYC business processes very beneficial
- BPM, automated Workflow and Content Management experience is a plus
- Experience with business or technology strategy development
- Strong experience with business and technology operational process definition and optimization
- Design Thinking and Agile methodology, Lean familiarity
- Proven ability to clearly articulate complex issues and findings to key stakeholders
- Practical IE background in traditional manufacturing and financial services is desirable
SKILLS
- Active Listening
- Data Collection and Entry
- Process Mapping
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Data Visualization
- Process Design
- Strategic Thinking
- Administrative Services
- Business Process Analysis
- Process Effectiveness
- Process Performance Measurement
- Process Simplification
SHIFT
1st shift (United States of America)
HOURS PER WEEK
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Design Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements early
PERM requires your degree field to match the job duties. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a product design role is straightforward, but a general science degree rarely clears DOL scrutiny. Get a credential evaluation before you apply.
Target employers with active EB-3 PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed PERM applications for Design Engineer roles. Companies with recent filings already understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Search on Migrate Mate to find Design Engineer openings at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type saves weeks of outreach to employers who have never filed PERM.
Confirm your role maps to the right O*NET code
PERM filings reference O*NET occupation codes, and Design Engineer duties can fall under multiple codes depending on your industry. Confirm your job description aligns with the correct O*NET profile before your employer begins the prevailing-wage determination step.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM timelines
PERM recruitment and DOL processing typically takes six to twelve months before an I-140 can even be filed. Raise this timeline during the offer stage so both sides agree on realistic expectations before you sign.
Request EB-2 consideration if your role requires an advanced degree
If the Design Engineer position genuinely requires a master's degree or the employer will accept a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, ask whether EB-2 rather than EB-3 fits the job description. EB-2 priority dates move faster for most countries.
Green Card Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Design Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Design Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 when they require a bachelor's degree in engineering. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the employer can document that an advanced degree is standard for that specialty. Product design roles in aerospace, medical devices, or semiconductor manufacturing are commonly filed under EB-2 due to the technical depth required.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Design Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring annual cap slots and lottery selection, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. PERM-based green card cases take longer overall, often two to four years including the I-140 and adjustment of status stages, but the outcome is permanent rather than a renewable temporary status tied to a single employer.
Where can I find Design Engineer jobs at companies that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface Design Engineer openings at employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Rather than sorting through general job boards and guessing at company immigration policies, you can filter directly by sponsorship type and engineering discipline to reach employers who have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency.
What does the PERM process look like for a Design Engineer role?
Your employer first requests a prevailing-wage determination from DOL, then conducts a regulated recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. If recruitment passes, DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer then files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. Depending on your country of birth, you may be able to file for adjustment of status concurrently or must wait for a visa number to become available.
Can a Design Engineer job offer be rescinded after PERM is filed?
PERM is tied to the employer, not to you personally, so if the company withdraws the offer or closes the position before your I-140 is approved, the petition typically terminates. Once an I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you gain more flexibility under AC21 portability rules, which allow you to change employers to a similar role without restarting the entire process.