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Quality Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Manufacturers, medical device companies, and FDA-regulated industries regularly sponsor foreign quality professionals for permanent residency.
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
SUMMARY
The Quality Technician is responsible for performing final inspection on complete industrial mechanical and HVAC related Preventative Maintenance as performed by internal technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
- Inspect completed maintenance for compliance to quality and engineering requirements. This includes verification of completion and visual inspections.
- Documentation of any non-conformances.
- Calibrate and maintain tools, fixtures, and/or instruments.
- Complete quality reports to communicate non-conformances and findings of inspections for all preventative maintenance performed.
- Acquire, analyze, and report quality information as required by leadership.
- Support efforts to develop, implement, and improve technician training processes.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the quality policy, procedures, and instructions to ensure maintenance quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals, and environmental well-being.
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems to track performance of preventative maintenance processes. Prepare, review, and evaluate data and develop recommendations for use by facility management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.
Required Experience
- At least two years of experience working in an industrial or plant-based manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience working with HVAC related and industrial manufacturing equipment, and familiarity with internal parts and components a plus.
- Technical aptitude and ability to read/understand work instructions, job plans, and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001, PPAP, statistical process control (SPC) and lean business systems.
Skills
- Must be able to use basic measurement devices, such as micrometers, calipers, and indicator gauges.
- Must be able to work in a CMMS based maintenance system.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection procedures, statistical process control and manufacturing processes.
- Must have excellent problem solving, analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to gather, compile and present information to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
- Exhibit a high-level of self-motivation, sense of urgency and comfort in making recommendations across broad teams.
- Must have proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to
About us
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
SUMMARY
The Quality Technician is responsible for performing final inspection on complete industrial mechanical and HVAC related Preventative Maintenance as performed by internal technicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions.
- Inspect completed maintenance for compliance to quality and engineering requirements. This includes verification of completion and visual inspections.
- Documentation of any non-conformances.
- Calibrate and maintain tools, fixtures, and/or instruments.
- Complete quality reports to communicate non-conformances and findings of inspections for all preventative maintenance performed.
- Acquire, analyze, and report quality information as required by leadership.
- Support efforts to develop, implement, and improve technician training processes.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with the quality policy, procedures, and instructions to ensure maintenance quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals, and environmental well-being.
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems to track performance of preventative maintenance processes. Prepare, review, and evaluate data and develop recommendations for use by facility management.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.
Required Experience
- At least two years of experience working in an industrial or plant-based manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience working with HVAC related and industrial manufacturing equipment, and familiarity with internal parts and components a plus.
- Technical aptitude and ability to read/understand work instructions, job plans, and engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001, PPAP, statistical process control (SPC) and lean business systems.
Skills
- Must be able to use basic measurement devices, such as micrometers, calipers, and indicator gauges.
- Must be able to work in a CMMS based maintenance system.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspection procedures, statistical process control and manufacturing processes.
- Must have excellent problem solving, analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organization and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to gather, compile and present information to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
- Exhibit a high-level of self-motivation, sense of urgency and comfort in making recommendations across broad teams.
- Must have proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to
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Align your credentials with SOC codes
Quality Specialist positions file under specific DOL Standard Occupational Classification codes that determine prevailing wage requirements. Pull your O*NET occupation profile early to confirm your degree and experience map cleanly to the role PERM will document.
Target FDA-regulated industries for sponsorship
Medical device, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing employers sponsor Quality Specialists at higher rates because ongoing regulatory compliance creates persistent, hard-to-fill roles. Focus your search on companies operating under ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR frameworks.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Specialist openings by employers with active PERM filing history. This surfaces companies already familiar with the sponsorship process, which shortens negotiation time and reduces the risk of a rescinded offer.
Request an EB-3 filing timeline during offer negotiation
Ask your prospective employer whether they initiate PERM concurrently with your start date or after a probationary period. Many companies delay filing six to twelve months, so clarifying this upfront protects your long-term residency timeline.
Verify your employer uses E-Verify before signing
E-Verify enrollment is required for some federal contractors and STEM OPT employers, but it also signals an employer comfortable with employment-eligibility documentation. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer that depends on visa sponsorship.
Document your quality certifications for the PERM audit file
ASQ certifications like CQE or CQA and ISO Lead Auditor credentials strengthen the employer's PERM recruitment documentation. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize whether job requirements are genuinely tied to business necessity, so your certifications should mirror the posted job description exactly.
Green Card Quality Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Quality Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate a business necessity exception. Your employer's attorney will classify the position based on minimum educational requirements in the job description, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with an annual cap and lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent residency pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but the outcome is permanent rather than renewable every three years.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Quality Specialist employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the position through specific channels, documenting all applicants considered and rejected, and filing an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. The recruitment window typically spans 30 to 60 days before the PERM application is submitted.
How can I find Quality Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards don't filter by PERM or green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate is built specifically for employment-based green card searches and lets you identify Quality Specialist roles at employers with documented PERM filing activity, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process rather than hoping a general posting leads there.
Does my quality certification affect the PERM filing or my green card eligibility?
Certifications like CQE, CQA, or ISO Lead Auditor don't directly determine green card eligibility, but they affect how USCIS and DOL evaluate whether the job requirements are legitimate. If the posted PERM job description lists your certifications as requirements, they become part of the documented minimum qualifications the employer must apply consistently to all applicants during the recruitment phase.