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Mechatronics Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with a bachelor's in mechatronics engineering or a related field may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification before filing an I-140 immigrant petition, making sponsorship a permanent pathway rather than a temporary work authorization.
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The Mechatronics Technician II contributes to production performance and training, in addition to equipment management and implementation. Working with engineering and quality, supports the production team in achieving established targets and assures customer satisfaction. The Mechatronics Technician II will modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure proper functioning.
Responsibilities
- Supports technical production performance, training, and resources.
- Monitors and analyzes equipment performance and optimizes machine performance for efficient production.
- Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and interprets various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems.
- Understands quality standards and controls quality revisions and non-conformances.
- Coordinates machine enhancements, improvements, and development with machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
- Designs mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD and coordinates purchases from local tooling suppliers.
- Completes machine qualification testing and documentation for new equipment.
- Establishes and maintains spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment.
- Establishes and manages preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
- Works closely with all manufacturing personnel and provides technical support.
- Understands department processes, including material flow, planning initiatives, and strategy. Recommends improvements for material disposition and order sequencing.
- Follows necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.
- Utilizes quality tools and continuous improvement techniques to improve department targets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or another related field and 2 – 5 years of relevant work experience; Or 4 – 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in a production environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD or other computer aided design program(s).
- Knowledge of Mechanical assembly.
- Knowledge of industry standards.
- Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
- Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing.
- Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance or support.
- Readily handle and embrace change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.
Essential Job Functions
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Able to use pallet jack with 300-pound load.
- Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights.
- Able to carry 20 pound/3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
- Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
- Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without break.
- Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 2 to 3 weeks.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
Perks & Benefits
Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!
Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:
Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact's resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
Job Summary
The Mechatronics Technician II contributes to production performance and training, in addition to equipment management and implementation. Working with engineering and quality, supports the production team in achieving established targets and assures customer satisfaction. The Mechatronics Technician II will modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure proper functioning.
Responsibilities
- Supports technical production performance, training, and resources.
- Monitors and analyzes equipment performance and optimizes machine performance for efficient production.
- Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and interprets various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems.
- Understands quality standards and controls quality revisions and non-conformances.
- Coordinates machine enhancements, improvements, and development with machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department.
- Designs mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD and coordinates purchases from local tooling suppliers.
- Completes machine qualification testing and documentation for new equipment.
- Establishes and maintains spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment.
- Establishes and manages preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment.
- Works closely with all manufacturing personnel and provides technical support.
- Understands department processes, including material flow, planning initiatives, and strategy. Recommends improvements for material disposition and order sequencing.
- Follows necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.
- Utilizes quality tools and continuous improvement techniques to improve department targets.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or another related field and 2 – 5 years of relevant work experience; Or 4 – 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in a production environment.
- Experience with AutoCAD or other computer aided design program(s).
- Knowledge of Mechanical assembly.
- Knowledge of industry standards.
- Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.
- Demonstrate an honest and forthright presence by taking responsibility for own mistakes and not blaming others and by doing what he / she commits to doing.
- Work as a team player to make a difference within the business and express gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance or support.
- Readily handle and embrace change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and being open minded and curious in the face of new challenges.
Essential Job Functions
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Able to use pallet jack with 300-pound load.
- Able to use portable staircase and climb to 12-foot heights.
- Able to carry 20 pound/3 cubic feet boxes up and down portable staircase.
- Able to push 4-wheeled cart with 100-pound load.
- Able to stand or sit continually for four hours without break.
- Able to travel to offsite locations including German Headquarters for periods of up to 2 to 3 weeks.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
Perks & Benefits
Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!
Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:
Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact's resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Mechatronics Technician
Document your credential equivalency early
If your mechatronics degree is from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation before applying. USCIS requires evidence that your qualification meets U.S. degree equivalency, and gaps here can delay PERM certification by months.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation manufacturers that use E-Verify already have compliance infrastructure in place, which shortens the internal approval timeline when you ask about EB-3 sponsorship during the offer stage.
Search open roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Mechatronics Technician jobs by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM. Use it to build a shortlist before reaching out.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location before PERM is certified. Look up your role's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search so you know whether an offer will clear the DOL threshold.
Ask about sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Confirm whether the employer will cover EB-3 or EB-2 sponsorship, not just H-1B visa. Some manufacturers only sponsor for temporary visas. Getting this in writing before you accept protects you if priorities shift after you start.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
Mechatronics Technician sits in Job Zone 4 on O*NET, which supports the argument that the role requires specialized technical training. Referencing O*NET in your PERM documentation helps establish why a generic technician candidate won't meet the position requirements.
Green Card Mechatronics Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mechatronics Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Mechatronics Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role is defined to require a bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, EB-2 sponsorship becomes available to advanced-degree professionals. The employer's job description determines which category applies, not the title alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no expiration once the green card is issued. For Mechatronics Technician roles, EB-3 sponsorship also carries no annual numerical cap concern for most countries outside India and China, which means priority dates move relatively quickly compared to H-1B cap-subject slots.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process take for a Mechatronics Technician?
PERM labor certification at DOL currently takes around 500 to 600 calendar days in the analyst review queue as of mid-2025. After PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which takes several months under standard processing or a few weeks with premium processing. Total time from PERM filing to I-140 approval typically runs two to three years for most applicants.
What documentation will my employer need to sponsor me under EB-3?
Your employer must conduct a PERM recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then file ETA Form 9089 with DOL. You'll need to provide evidence of your qualifications, including transcripts, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and letters documenting relevant work experience. Your employer's attorney typically coordinates the filing, but you supply the supporting documents.
How do I find Mechatronics Technician jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Mechatronics Technician roles filtered by employers with a green card sponsorship history. Many manufacturers are open to sponsorship but don't advertise it in job postings, so targeting companies that have previously filed PERM applications in this occupation is a faster approach than applying broadly and asking at the interview stage.