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Global Director roles sit squarely in EB-2 and EB-3 territory: employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, then sponsor you permanently through an I-140 petition. Green card sponsorship for this level typically requires documenting specialized leadership credentials and an advanced degree.
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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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Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Global Director roles routinely qualify under EB-2 because they require an advanced degree or its equivalent. Gather your transcripts, professional evaluations, and any credential assessments before targeting sponsoring employers, so your qualifications are ready when a PERM case opens.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Not every company is set up to run a PERM labor certification. Prioritize multinationals and large enterprises with in-house immigration counsel, since they've already built the DOL compliance infrastructure a Global Director sponsorship requires.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Global Director openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're applying to companies already prepared for the PERM and I-140 process rather than introducing the idea from scratch.
Understand the PERM prevailing-wage obligation for your role
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Global Director in your metro area. Check the OFLC Wage Search to know which wage level applies before negotiations, since the certified wage locks in for the life of your PERM case.
Clarify sponsorship timing during offer negotiations
PERM recruitment and DOL certification can take a year or more before USCIS even sees your I-140. Confirm during the offer stage whether the employer will initiate the process at hire or after a tenure threshold, because that gap affects your entire green card timeline.
Use your O*NET profile to frame the specialty occupation case
The O*NET occupation profile for management roles documents the typical education and skill requirements that support a PERM specialty-occupation classification. Referencing it when working with your employer's immigration counsel strengthens the job-description portion of the labor certification.
Green Card Global Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Global Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Global Director positions qualify under EB-2 because they require an advanced degree and specialized expertise in international strategy, cross-functional leadership, or a technical domain. EB-3 remains an option if the employer's attorney structures the role at the professional level. Your specific degree field and job duties determine which category USCIS will accept.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Global Director?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status with expiration dates. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for many countries, and your employer's obligation is to the DOL labor certification process rather than a cap-subject petition. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to I-485 approval for applicants without significant backlog.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Global Director?
The employer must conduct DOL-prescribed recruitment, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, and certify that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage determined by DOL. For a Global Director, the recruitment steps typically include print and online advertising, internal posting, and job-fair requirements. The employer's immigration attorney files the PERM application, and DOL processing currently runs several months before USCIS sees the I-140.
Can I find Global Director jobs with confirmed green card sponsorship before applying?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search Global Director openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can identify companies already experienced with PERM and I-140 filings rather than pitching the process cold. Focusing on those employers significantly shortens the internal approval cycle once you receive an offer.
Does changing employers restart my green card case if I'm already in the PERM process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM labor certification typically cannot transfer and the process restarts with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 may let you transfer to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date.