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Get Access To All JobsItron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Itron DEM (Distributed Energy Management) is the industry's leading provider of integrated cloud-based demand response, energy efficiency and customer engagement solutions that enable electric utilities to ensure grid reliability, lower energy costs, meet regulatory demands and enhance the customer experience. Through its combination of software, hardware, and services, Itron DEM helps utilities optimize every aspect of a demand management program, from participant recruitment and device installation to call center support, control events and measurement and verification.
Itron is seeking a Software Quality Engineer based in Liberty Lake, WA whose primary focus is running our device lab and ensuring DEM software works correctly with the physical devices it controls. You will set up and maintain a wide range of devices — for example, purchasing, installing, and configuring a smart thermostat — and then test how DEM software connects to and operates them. Setup often requires coordinating across teams: working with IT to open network ports, with networking to grant DEM software access, and with security to get access approved. Devices like thermostats are set up standalone in the lab rather than wired into a live HVAC system or furnace, so you may need wiring help from other business units to make the thermostat believe it's properly connected.
Because Itron also manufactures its own distributed energy resources (DERs), such as load control switches, you may be working with early or partially built hardware — receiving an initial part, coordinating assembly support, and standing up the device in the lab before software testing can begin. Some DERs communicate over networks like cellular or GenX, so you'll also install and configure the necessary network equipment, such as a cellular access point. Since the team is distributed across time zones, you're also responsible for making the lab remotely accessible — for example, setting up cameras so teammates can observe devices at any hour, and enabling remote power cycling so the team can test power outage scenarios and troubleshoot devices without being physically present.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory devices, including smart thermostats, load control switches, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) used to validate DEM software functionality.
- Install, configure, and maintain supporting network infrastructure, including cellular connectivity solutions and other communication equipment required for device operation.
- Collaborate with IT, networking, security, and cross-functional engineering teams to establish and maintain device connectivity, access permissions, and lab readiness.
- Support the integration and testing of new and prototype hardware, including early-stage DER products, by coordinating assembly, setup, and validation activities.
- Maintain remote access capabilities for a globally distributed team through cameras, remote monitoring solutions, and remote power-cycling capabilities.
- Proactively communicate device availability, testing readiness, maintenance schedules, and outage status to stakeholders, helping ensure lab operations support project timelines and team commitments.
- Develop and execute manual software test plans, test cases, and test procedures to validate product functionality, quality, and reliability.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution while partnering with engineering teams to support root cause analysis.
- Report test results, communicate quality risks, and provide actionable feedback that supports continuous product improvement.
- Participate in feature reviews, sprint activities, and quality planning discussions to develop a thorough understanding of product functionality and testing requirements.
- Demonstrate accountability, agility, collaboration, and continuous learning while supporting innovative solutions for utility customers.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, software testing, engineering, or a related technical field, including internships, co-op experience, academic projects, or entry-level roles.
- Experience performing software testing, including test case creation, execution, and defect reporting.
- Basic familiarity with Linux operating systems and Git version control.
- Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language.
- Ability to perform hands-on technical work, including device setup, wiring, hardware configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and proactively follow up on dependencies.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
- Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week, with additional on-site presence as needed to support laboratory operations.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform frequent bending, squatting, standing, and walking in an office/lab environment.
- Travel: 1-10%.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Exposure to REST API testing tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Exposure to Docker, containerization technologies, or virtualized test environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Familiarity with IoT, cellular, wireless, or connected-device networking concepts.
- Experience working with hardware/software integrated systems.
- Exposure to distributed energy resources (DERs), smart grid technologies, utility operations, or energy management solutions.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annually
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world.
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Itron DEM (Distributed Energy Management) is the industry's leading provider of integrated cloud-based demand response, energy efficiency and customer engagement solutions that enable electric utilities to ensure grid reliability, lower energy costs, meet regulatory demands and enhance the customer experience. Through its combination of software, hardware, and services, Itron DEM helps utilities optimize every aspect of a demand management program, from participant recruitment and device installation to call center support, control events and measurement and verification.
Itron is seeking a Software Quality Engineer based in Liberty Lake, WA whose primary focus is running our device lab and ensuring DEM software works correctly with the physical devices it controls. You will set up and maintain a wide range of devices — for example, purchasing, installing, and configuring a smart thermostat — and then test how DEM software connects to and operates them. Setup often requires coordinating across teams: working with IT to open network ports, with networking to grant DEM software access, and with security to get access approved. Devices like thermostats are set up standalone in the lab rather than wired into a live HVAC system or furnace, so you may need wiring help from other business units to make the thermostat believe it's properly connected.
Because Itron also manufactures its own distributed energy resources (DERs), such as load control switches, you may be working with early or partially built hardware — receiving an initial part, coordinating assembly support, and standing up the device in the lab before software testing can begin. Some DERs communicate over networks like cellular or GenX, so you'll also install and configure the necessary network equipment, such as a cellular access point. Since the team is distributed across time zones, you're also responsible for making the lab remotely accessible — for example, setting up cameras so teammates can observe devices at any hour, and enabling remote power cycling so the team can test power outage scenarios and troubleshoot devices without being physically present.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory devices, including smart thermostats, load control switches, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) used to validate DEM software functionality.
- Install, configure, and maintain supporting network infrastructure, including cellular connectivity solutions and other communication equipment required for device operation.
- Collaborate with IT, networking, security, and cross-functional engineering teams to establish and maintain device connectivity, access permissions, and lab readiness.
- Support the integration and testing of new and prototype hardware, including early-stage DER products, by coordinating assembly, setup, and validation activities.
- Maintain remote access capabilities for a globally distributed team through cameras, remote monitoring solutions, and remote power-cycling capabilities.
- Proactively communicate device availability, testing readiness, maintenance schedules, and outage status to stakeholders, helping ensure lab operations support project timelines and team commitments.
- Develop and execute manual software test plans, test cases, and test procedures to validate product functionality, quality, and reliability.
- Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution while partnering with engineering teams to support root cause analysis.
- Report test results, communicate quality risks, and provide actionable feedback that supports continuous product improvement.
- Participate in feature reviews, sprint activities, and quality planning discussions to develop a thorough understanding of product functionality and testing requirements.
- Demonstrate accountability, agility, collaboration, and continuous learning while supporting innovative solutions for utility customers.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, software testing, engineering, or a related technical field, including internships, co-op experience, academic projects, or entry-level roles.
- Experience performing software testing, including test case creation, execution, and defect reporting.
- Basic familiarity with Linux operating systems and Git version control.
- Exposure to at least one programming or scripting language.
- Ability to perform hands-on technical work, including device setup, wiring, hardware configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and proactively follow up on dependencies.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
- Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week, with additional on-site presence as needed to support laboratory operations.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform frequent bending, squatting, standing, and walking in an office/lab environment.
- Travel: 1-10%.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Exposure to REST API testing tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Exposure to Docker, containerization technologies, or virtualized test environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Familiarity with IoT, cellular, wireless, or connected-device networking concepts.
- Experience working with hardware/software integrated systems.
- Exposure to distributed energy resources (DERs), smart grid technologies, utility operations, or energy management solutions.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annually
LI-JC1
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Quality Assurance Lead
Translate your QA credentials into PERM language
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties precisely. Document your experience using regulatory frameworks like ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or IATF 16949 so your employer's attorney can mirror that language in the labor certification filing.
Target industries with active PERM filing histories
Medical device, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and aerospace manufacturers file PERM petitions for QA Leads far more frequently than general manufacturing. Narrowing your search to these sectors raises your odds of landing a role where sponsorship is already a normal part of hiring.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Assurance Lead openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This skips the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never filed a PERM petition for this role type.
Ask about EB-2 versus EB-3 routing before accepting an offer
If your role requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive QA experience, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead of EB-3. That distinction affects your priority date queue, especially if you're from India or China.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before your start date
DOL requires employers to run PERM recruitment for roughly 60 to 90 days before filing. Confirm your employer plans to begin that process promptly after your hire so your I-140 filing isn't delayed by a slow start to the labor market test.
Use O*NET and OFLC Wage Search to verify your job description
Cross-reference your offered job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Quality Assurance Lead roles, then check the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage requirements for your work location before PERM is filed.
Green Card Quality Assurance Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Quality Assurance Lead positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience, or professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and progressive QA experience, EB-2 may also be available. The specific job description your employer submits to DOL for PERM determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for QA Lead roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary status that must be renewed and is subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and the full EB-2 or EB-3 process typically runs two to five years or longer depending on your country of birth. For most QA professionals outside India and China, the EB-3 queue is relatively short.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsoring employer files on my behalf?
You'll need official transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed resume that maps your QA experience to the specific duties in the PERM job description. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator is typically required. Any certifications relevant to the role, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or ISO auditor credentials, should also be organized and ready to submit.
How do I find employers actively willing to sponsor a green card for a Quality Assurance Lead?
Many companies sponsor work visas but are reluctant to commit to the longer PERM process without a direct conversation. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented green card sponsorship history for QA roles specifically, which removes the guesswork. When you reach the offer stage, ask directly whether the company has a policy of filing I-140 petitions for employees in this role, and get that commitment in writing before you accept.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on another visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is employer-driven and can begin regardless of your current visa status, including H-1B, L-1 visa, or OPT. Your immigration status and the green card process run on separate tracks. Starting PERM early matters because the priority date is set when DOL receives the application, and that date determines your place in line for an immigrant visa number under EB-2 or EB-3.