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Project Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and the employer's requirements. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, and industrial consistently attract sponsoring employers across construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of critical initiatives within the Connected Living Solutions (CLS) Business Unit. This strategic role encompasses three key areas: (1) coordinating product certification programs and supporting technical leaders in improving relationships with external certification agencies, (2) driving corporate-driven and BU independent special engineering initiatives and (3) driving initiatives to improve AI adoption across teams.
The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners, delivering high-impact solutions that advance our engineering capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational excellence. This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance innovation, compliance, and operational improvement while managing change across the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management:
- The role carries overall responsibility for successful project execution, ensuring all deliverables meet project charters and customer requirements. The Project Manager is the single point of accountability for project outcomes from initiation through deployment.
- Effective project planning is a cornerstone of this role. The Project Manager will lead and develop cross-functional project plans covering all core disciplines of project management.
- The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate excellent cross-functional leadership — guiding global project members toward high performance while representing the highest standards of integrity, technical competence, and professionalism to customers and suppliers alike. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are non-negotiable expectations of this role.
- Lead end-to-end project management for Plant level material productivity projects and initiatives.
- The Project Manager will follow the LEANPD process and associated control documentation for project execution. This encompasses the full project lifecycle — from idea creation and planning, through sampling, validation, qualification, and final release — ensuring process discipline and documentation integrity at every stage.
- Periodically/continuously manage project deliverables and actively influence stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive roadmaps aligned with business objectives and priorities.
- Coordinate with plant and global stakeholders for timely execution, identification and mitigation of impediments to deliver the productivity goals.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
- Manage project allocated budget and deliver project in scope and budget and on time.
Product Certification Project Management:
- Facilitate product certification projects across various industry standards (UL, CSA, VDE, etc.), coordinating between internal & external teams to drive for on-time and on-cost product certifications.
- Coordinate and support CLS BU certification technical leaders in driving process improvements and strengthening relationships with external certification agencies.
Special Engineering Initiatives:
- Lead corporate-driven and BU independent strategic engineering initiatives and improvement projects within CLS engineering organization.
- Manage change management processes for new tools, methodologies, or process improvements.
- Coordinate innovation pilots, proof-of-concept projects, and retrospectives.
- Drive adoption of best practices in project management and engineering processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), or related technical field.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of project management experience in engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience with product certification processes (UL, CSA, IEC, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience in project life cycle, change management, including planning, execution, and adoption of organizational changes.
- Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Project Management for product development.
- Familiarity with product compliance and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of engineering development processes and product lifecycle management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the connector, sensor, or electronics manufacturing industry.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma, PROSCI, ADKAR, or other formal change management methodologies.
- Previous experience working with certification agencies (UL, TÜV, CSA, etc.) to drive process improvements.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $119,700 – $179,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
3101 FULLING MILL RD
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3172
United States
Posting City: MIDDLETOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 161602
Workplace Type: Hybrid
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of critical initiatives within the Connected Living Solutions (CLS) Business Unit. This strategic role encompasses three key areas: (1) coordinating product certification programs and supporting technical leaders in improving relationships with external certification agencies, (2) driving corporate-driven and BU independent special engineering initiatives and (3) driving initiatives to improve AI adoption across teams.
The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners, delivering high-impact solutions that advance our engineering capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational excellence. This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance innovation, compliance, and operational improvement while managing change across the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management:
- The role carries overall responsibility for successful project execution, ensuring all deliverables meet project charters and customer requirements. The Project Manager is the single point of accountability for project outcomes from initiation through deployment.
- Effective project planning is a cornerstone of this role. The Project Manager will lead and develop cross-functional project plans covering all core disciplines of project management.
- The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate excellent cross-functional leadership — guiding global project members toward high performance while representing the highest standards of integrity, technical competence, and professionalism to customers and suppliers alike. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are non-negotiable expectations of this role.
- Lead end-to-end project management for Plant level material productivity projects and initiatives.
- The Project Manager will follow the LEANPD process and associated control documentation for project execution. This encompasses the full project lifecycle — from idea creation and planning, through sampling, validation, qualification, and final release — ensuring process discipline and documentation integrity at every stage.
- Periodically/continuously manage project deliverables and actively influence stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive roadmaps aligned with business objectives and priorities.
- Coordinate with plant and global stakeholders for timely execution, identification and mitigation of impediments to deliver the productivity goals.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to leadership.
- Manage project allocated budget and deliver project in scope and budget and on time.
Product Certification Project Management:
- Facilitate product certification projects across various industry standards (UL, CSA, VDE, etc.), coordinating between internal & external teams to drive for on-time and on-cost product certifications.
- Coordinate and support CLS BU certification technical leaders in driving process improvements and strengthening relationships with external certification agencies.
Special Engineering Initiatives:
- Lead corporate-driven and BU independent strategic engineering initiatives and improvement projects within CLS engineering organization.
- Manage change management processes for new tools, methodologies, or process improvements.
- Coordinate innovation pilots, proof-of-concept projects, and retrospectives.
- Drive adoption of best practices in project management and engineering processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), or related technical field.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of project management experience in engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience with product certification processes (UL, CSA, IEC, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience in project life cycle, change management, including planning, execution, and adoption of organizational changes.
- Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Project Management for product development.
- Familiarity with product compliance and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of engineering development processes and product lifecycle management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the connector, sensor, or electronics manufacturing industry.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma, PROSCI, ADKAR, or other formal change management methodologies.
- Previous experience working with certification agencies (UL, TÜV, CSA, etc.) to drive process improvements.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $119,700 – $179,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
3101 FULLING MILL RD
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania 17057-3172
United States
Posting City: MIDDLETOWN
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 161602
Workplace Type: Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Engineer
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Foreign engineering degrees often require a credential evaluation before DOL accepts them in a PERM filing. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator and verify your degree maps to a U.S. bachelor's or master's in engineering before you start applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Focus your search on employers who have filed PERM applications for Project Engineer roles in the past three years. Construction firms on federal contracts, EPC companies, and large manufacturers are among the most consistent sponsors for this title.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship carries no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. The PERM process takes longer than an H-1B petition, but the outcome is a green card rather than a two- or three-year authorization window.
Search green card sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to surface Project Engineer openings where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 filings. This cuts the time you spend screening roles that won't lead to permanent residency.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to every PERM-sponsored role, and your offered salary must meet that floor. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Project Engineer in your target metro before finalizing any offer conversation.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing into your offer
Ask your prospective employer when they plan to begin the PERM process after your start date. Some employers wait six to twelve months before filing. Confirming their timeline upfront protects you from joining a company that treats sponsorship as optional rather than committed.
Green Card Project Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Project Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. If the employer's minimum requirement is a master's degree, or if you hold an advanced degree and the role reflects that level of specialization, EB-2 becomes the applicable category. The employer's job description drives the classification, not your personal credentials alone.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Project Engineer?
The full EB-3 path from PERM filing to green card approval typically spans two to four years for most countries, though nationals of India and China face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs. The PERM labor certification itself takes roughly six to eighteen months at DOL, followed by the I-140 petition at USCIS and then adjustment of status or consular processing.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Project Engineers?
H-1B sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization for up to six years and requires surviving an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 has no lottery, no cap on how many PERM applications can be filed, and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM and I-140 filing add significant lead time compared to a standard H-1B petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
PERM requires your employer to run a federally prescribed recruitment campaign for the Project Engineer role and document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. DOL reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. Your employer must also confirm your offered salary meets the prevailing wage determined through OFLC, and they bear all PERM filing costs.
Where can I find Project Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Engineer openings filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're only looking at employers who have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for this role before. That sponsor-verified filter is more reliable than scanning general job postings where sponsorship language is often vague or aspirational rather than committed.