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Power Electronics Engineer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification from DOL before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Roles designing converters, inverters, and motor drives for defense, EV, and semiconductor firms regularly support sponsorship through this permanent residency process.
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Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions (CPS) team has an exciting and rewarding position of a Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer available in Austin, TX! Relocation assistance is provided for candidates residing in the United States. As a Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer, you will support multiple concurrent new product development projects in high-power three-phase UPS's, EV chargers and battery energy storage as a subject matter expert (SME). You'll develop system architectures, review power train topologies and component selection, provide expert technical consulting to solve challenging problems and mentoring.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $154,000 - $225,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with cross-functional business team to define requirements and architecture for new products including SiC three-phase UPS's from 500kW to 2.5MW, 150kW to 500kW EV DC fast-chargers and Lithium Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems.
- Provide SME input to detailed designs of 480Vac three-phase AC rectifier/inverter, 400Vdc-1500Vdc DC-DC converters and battery chargers including power train, gate drive, feedback control loop, voltage and current sense, EMI and protection circuit designs.
- Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
- Own technical leadership and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally distributed teams, provide technical direction and mentor younger engineers.
- Lead the engagements with Corporate Research Labs, Centers of Excellence, and University research institutions to align low-TRL technologies into product development technology roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience in low and medium voltage power conversion and power systems engineering such as: Medium voltage motor drive technology, driver/converter topologies, high-power electronics, electric machines and controls, energy storage, and grid connected converters.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience with multi-level converters.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- M.Sci. or PH.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field from accredited institution.
- Experience with power distribution system design, analysis and protection.
- Experience developing AC and DC EV chargers from concept to manufacturing launch.
- Experience with circuit design, filtering, analog/digital converters, sensor interfaces, control circuitry and architectures.
- Experience working with multi-kW lithium-ion energy storage systems including battery management and products designed for outdoor or non-climate controlled environments.
- Ability to communicate complicated technologies in a clear and concise way to a variety of different audiences.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
INTRODUCTION
Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions (CPS) team has an exciting and rewarding position of a Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer available in Austin, TX! Relocation assistance is provided for candidates residing in the United States. As a Chief Power Electronics Systems Engineer, you will support multiple concurrent new product development projects in high-power three-phase UPS's, EV chargers and battery energy storage as a subject matter expert (SME). You'll develop system architectures, review power train topologies and component selection, provide expert technical consulting to solve challenging problems and mentoring.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $154,000 - $225,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with cross-functional business team to define requirements and architecture for new products including SiC three-phase UPS's from 500kW to 2.5MW, 150kW to 500kW EV DC fast-chargers and Lithium Ion 1MW and larger energy storage systems.
- Provide SME input to detailed designs of 480Vac three-phase AC rectifier/inverter, 400Vdc-1500Vdc DC-DC converters and battery chargers including power train, gate drive, feedback control loop, voltage and current sense, EMI and protection circuit designs.
- Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
- Own technical leadership and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally distributed teams, provide technical direction and mentor younger engineers.
- Lead the engagements with Corporate Research Labs, Centers of Excellence, and University research institutions to align low-TRL technologies into product development technology roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience in low and medium voltage power conversion and power systems engineering such as: Medium voltage motor drive technology, driver/converter topologies, high-power electronics, electric machines and controls, energy storage, and grid connected converters.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience with multi-level converters.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- M.Sci. or PH.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field from accredited institution.
- Experience with power distribution system design, analysis and protection.
- Experience developing AC and DC EV chargers from concept to manufacturing launch.
- Experience with circuit design, filtering, analog/digital converters, sensor interfaces, control circuitry and architectures.
- Experience working with multi-kW lithium-ion energy storage systems including battery management and products designed for outdoor or non-climate controlled environments.
- Ability to communicate complicated technologies in a clear and concise way to a variety of different audiences.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Power Electronics Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires either an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in power electronics. Document each role's scope, circuit-level responsibilities, and measurable outcomes before PERM begins, since DOL scrutinizes whether the job genuinely requires that level of specialization.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run OFLC Wage Search for SOC 17-2072 in your target metro before accepting an offer so you can confirm the stated salary clears the Level II or Level III threshold.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Migrate Mate for Power Electronics Engineer positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role before applying saves weeks spent on companies that have no prior EB-2 or EB-3 filing experience with DOL or USCIS.
Target defense and EV sectors for PERM readiness
Defense contractors and EV manufacturers hire power electronics engineers in volume and typically have established immigration counsel and PERM workflows. These employers can usually move from PERM recruitment to I-140 filing faster than smaller firms starting the process for the first time.
Confirm your priority date strategy early
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date backlog can span years. Ask prospective employers about their I-140 approval timeline, since an approved I-140 lets you retain that priority date even if you later port under AC21 to a similar power electronics role at a new company.
Prepare your O*NET occupation match for PERM
PERM requires the employer to demonstrate the job meets minimum requirements tied to your occupation. Review the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code so you can verify that your job description accurately reflects standard duties and that the stated degree requirement won't trigger a DOL audit.
Green Card Power Electronics Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B and green card sponsorship for a Power Electronics Engineer?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments and requires an I-129 petition with USCIS. Green card sponsorship via EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence and involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China.
Which green card category fits a Power Electronics Engineer?
Most power electronics engineers qualify under EB-2 if they hold a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in areas such as converter design, motor drives, or power system integration. Engineers with a four-year degree and two or more years of experience can qualify under EB-3 as professionals. The employer's PERM job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements for the specific position.
How long does the PERM process take for engineering roles?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination request, a mandatory recruitment period that tests the U.S. labor market, and final filing with DOL. DOL processing times vary and are updated periodically, so check current estimates through OFLC. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and you can then wait for a visa number based on your priority date before filing for adjustment of status or attending a consular interview.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for power electronics roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Power Electronics Engineer positions at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many power electronics roles appear in defense, semiconductor, and EV manufacturing, where large employers often have established PERM workflows and in-house immigration counsel that can move a sponsorship case more efficiently than a company sponsoring for the first time.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed?
AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Separately, an approved I-140 petition preserves your priority date, which a new employer can use when filing a fresh I-140 on your behalf, potentially avoiding loss of your place in the backlog queue.