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Get Access To All JobsWe begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.
Job Description
Role Summary
The IT Support Specialist provides frontline technical support to employees across hardware, software, mobile device, and business application environments. This role serves as a primary contact for routine technology-related issues and service requests, helping ensure employees have the tools and support needed to work effectively.
The successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service skills, initiative, and accountability while supporting day-to-day technology needs. While working within established support procedures, this role is expected to independently troubleshoot and resolve most routine technical issues, take ownership of assigned requests through resolution, and effectively utilize available resources to identify solutions. More complex or specialized issues are escalated through established support channels. The position also contributes to maintaining support documentation, knowledge resources, and consistent support practices that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties
Technical Support & Issue Resolution
- Provide technical support for hardware, software, operating systems, mobile devices, peripherals, and approved business applications.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve routine end-user incidents and service requests using established procedures, support tools, and available knowledge resources.
- Research, diagnose, and resolve common technical issues with limited guidance.
- Escalate unresolved, complex, or specialized issues to appropriate support teams.
- Maintain ownership of assigned incidents through resolution and user follow-up.
Incident & Service Request Management
- Log, track, prioritize, and manage incidents and service requests using approved ticketing systems.
- Ensure timely resolution of assigned tickets in accordance with service expectations.
- Accurately document issue details, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions.
- Communicate effectively with users regarding issue status, next steps, and resolution outcomes.
User Support & Customer Experience
- Deliver responsive, professional technical support to employees across the organization.
- Assist users with application usage, password resets, access requests, device setup, and technology-related questions.
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
- Promote a positive customer experience through accountability, responsiveness, and effective issue ownership.
Device, Application & Account Support
- Support desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, conferencing technology, and related peripherals.
- Perform user account maintenance, password resets, and access administration in accordance with security requirements.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot approved software and standard business applications.
- Assist with workstation deployments, equipment replacements, onboarding activities, and technology refresh initiatives.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Utilize service management, remote support, and diagnostic tools to support issue resolution.
- Follow established support procedures, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, recurring issues, and support activities.
- Contribute updates and improvements to support documentation, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting guides.
- Share solutions, best practices, and learned experiences with team members to improve overall support effectiveness.
Security & Compliance
- Follow established information security, privacy, and access control policies.
- Protect company information through adherence to technology and cybersecurity requirements.
- Identify and report potential security concerns encountered during support activities.
- Maintain accurate records to support compliance and audit requirements.
Continuous Learning & Development
- Build technical knowledge of company systems, applications, and support processes.
- Participate in training and development opportunities.
- Apply feedback and learning to improve troubleshooting effectiveness and customer support skills.
- Demonstrate increasing capability and independence in resolving support issues over time.
Travel and Work Requirements
- Occasional local travel (up to 25%) between facilities based on project assignments and support activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Education and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in technical support, service desk, desktop support, or a related IT support role.
- Experience supporting end users in a corporate, manufacturing, service desk, or IT operations environment is preferred.
Core Competencies
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine to moderately complex technical issues
- Strong customer service and end-user support skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability
- Proficiency with hardware, software, operating systems, and support tools
- Strong documentation, process development, and knowledge-sharing capabilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and business partners
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
- Understanding of information security, privacy, and compliance requirements
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motors, drives, and controls, powering nearly everything that spins and moves, from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles, factories, data centers, aircraft, and critical infrastructure.
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec operates more than 300 group companies across 40+ countries, with over 100,000 employees worldwide. Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.
Job Description
Role Summary
The IT Support Specialist provides frontline technical support to employees across hardware, software, mobile device, and business application environments. This role serves as a primary contact for routine technology-related issues and service requests, helping ensure employees have the tools and support needed to work effectively.
The successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service skills, initiative, and accountability while supporting day-to-day technology needs. While working within established support procedures, this role is expected to independently troubleshoot and resolve most routine technical issues, take ownership of assigned requests through resolution, and effectively utilize available resources to identify solutions. More complex or specialized issues are escalated through established support channels. The position also contributes to maintaining support documentation, knowledge resources, and consistent support practices that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties
Technical Support & Issue Resolution
- Provide technical support for hardware, software, operating systems, mobile devices, peripherals, and approved business applications.
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve routine end-user incidents and service requests using established procedures, support tools, and available knowledge resources.
- Research, diagnose, and resolve common technical issues with limited guidance.
- Escalate unresolved, complex, or specialized issues to appropriate support teams.
- Maintain ownership of assigned incidents through resolution and user follow-up.
Incident & Service Request Management
- Log, track, prioritize, and manage incidents and service requests using approved ticketing systems.
- Ensure timely resolution of assigned tickets in accordance with service expectations.
- Accurately document issue details, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions.
- Communicate effectively with users regarding issue status, next steps, and resolution outcomes.
User Support & Customer Experience
- Deliver responsive, professional technical support to employees across the organization.
- Assist users with application usage, password resets, access requests, device setup, and technology-related questions.
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
- Promote a positive customer experience through accountability, responsiveness, and effective issue ownership.
Device, Application & Account Support
- Support desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, conferencing technology, and related peripherals.
- Perform user account maintenance, password resets, and access administration in accordance with security requirements.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot approved software and standard business applications.
- Assist with workstation deployments, equipment replacements, onboarding activities, and technology refresh initiatives.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Utilize service management, remote support, and diagnostic tools to support issue resolution.
- Follow established support procedures, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, recurring issues, and support activities.
- Contribute updates and improvements to support documentation, knowledge articles, and troubleshooting guides.
- Share solutions, best practices, and learned experiences with team members to improve overall support effectiveness.
Security & Compliance
- Follow established information security, privacy, and access control policies.
- Protect company information through adherence to technology and cybersecurity requirements.
- Identify and report potential security concerns encountered during support activities.
- Maintain accurate records to support compliance and audit requirements.
Continuous Learning & Development
- Build technical knowledge of company systems, applications, and support processes.
- Participate in training and development opportunities.
- Apply feedback and learning to improve troubleshooting effectiveness and customer support skills.
- Demonstrate increasing capability and independence in resolving support issues over time.
Travel and Work Requirements
- Occasional local travel (up to 25%) between facilities based on project assignments and support activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Education and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in technical support, service desk, desktop support, or a related IT support role.
- Experience supporting end users in a corporate, manufacturing, service desk, or IT operations environment is preferred.
Core Competencies
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine to moderately complex technical issues
- Strong customer service and end-user support skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability
- Proficiency with hardware, software, operating systems, and support tools
- Strong documentation, process development, and knowledge-sharing capabilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and business partners
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement
- Understanding of information security, privacy, and compliance requirements
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an IT Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM certifies a specific job description, not a general skill set. Make sure your degree field and job duties match the employer's certified role exactly, discrepancies between your transcript and the PERM application are a common cause of RFE delays.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have previously filed PERM applications for IT Engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-filing.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires a position needing an advanced degree or a candidate with strong credentials; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles. For IT Engineer positions, the job posting's stated minimum degree requirement determines which category PERM certifies under, so confirm this before negotiating your offer.
Find green card sponsors through Migrate Mate
Filter IT Engineer roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting companies that have completed PERM and I-140 filings for similar roles cuts the uncertainty out of your job search from day one.
Negotiate I-140 filing timing in your offer
Your priority date locks in only when USCIS receives the I-140 petition. Ask your employer to commit to filing I-140 promptly after PERM certification, not months later. For applicants from high-backlog countries, each month of delay extends your total wait significantly.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting a role
DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage PERM will require your employer to certify. If the offered salary falls below Level I or II for your location, the employer may need to adjust compensation before DOL will approve the labor certification.
Green Card IT Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for an IT Engineer role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring annual lottery entry at the cap-subject level, with no guarantee of selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent pathway with no lottery. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 with USCIS, leading to lawful permanent residency rather than a status that expires and must be renewed.
How do I find IT Engineer employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search IT Engineer roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to go through the PERM process. Focusing your search this way saves time and avoids employers who sponsor temporary visas only.
Does an IT Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. If the role requires a master's degree or the employer files under a bachelor's-plus-five-years standard, EB-2 is available. Roles specifying a bachelor's degree as the minimum typically qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker. The O*NET occupation profile for IT Engineers supports specialty occupation classification, which strengthens both categories.
How long does the green card process take for an IT Engineer?
The PERM labor certification with DOL currently takes roughly 18 months or more at the analyst review stage. After PERM approval, I-140 processing with USCIS adds additional time. Priority date wait times then depend heavily on your country of birth. Applicants born in countries with high backlogs, such as India or China, face significantly longer waits than those born elsewhere.
Can my employer start green card sponsorship while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Employers can file PERM while you're in H-1B status, and you don't need to change status to begin the process. Once your I-140 is approved and you've held it for 180 days, you gain AC21 portability rights, which protect your priority date and allow you to change employers in a similar IT Engineer role without restarting the process.