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Release Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree and experience level. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Roles involving CI/CD pipeline design, build automation, and deployment infrastructure align well with specialty occupation and skilled-worker categories.
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The Design and Release Engineer will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and manage development timeline for life of project.
- Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.
- Lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource.
- Responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools. Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing.
- Manage internal documentation for release of systems.
- Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies.
- On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant.
- Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance.
- Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive exterior lighting or related systems
- Experience with design release engineering processes
- Working knowledge of lighting components (LEDs, optics, housings, electronics, wiring interfaces)
- Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Experience with automotive validation processes (DV/PV testing)
- Working Knowledge of regulatory lighting standards (FMVSS 108, ECE, etc.)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
INTRODUCTION
The Design and Release Engineer will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and manage development timeline for life of project.
- Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components.
- Lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource.
- Responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools. Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing.
- Manage internal documentation for release of systems.
- Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies.
- On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant.
- Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance.
- Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in automotive exterior lighting or related systems
- Experience with design release engineering processes
- Working knowledge of lighting components (LEDs, optics, housings, electronics, wiring interfaces)
- Familiarity with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Experience with automotive validation processes (DV/PV testing)
- Working Knowledge of regulatory lighting standards (FMVSS 108, ECE, etc.)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Release Engineer
Document your build toolchain expertise thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. Detailed records of your CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and release automation work make the job description harder to generalize and stronger against DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Software product companies and cloud-native firms file PERM far more often than consulting shops. Use Migrate Mate to filter Release Engineer openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history before you apply.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting any offer
Some employers will sponsor an H-1B visa but decline PERM. Ask directly whether the offer includes full employment-based green card sponsorship, including I-140 and adjustment of status, not just a temporary work visa.
Align your job title to DOL prevailing wage categories
Release Engineer maps to software developer and DevOps engineer categories in the OFLC Wage Search. Confirm your offered wage meets the Level I through Level IV threshold for your work location before PERM filing begins.
Start credential evaluation early if your degree is foreign
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials. If your bachelor's degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course evaluation completed before your employer drafts the PERM job description so the requirements are written accurately.
Understand that EB-3 has no lottery and no annual cap per occupation
Unlike H-1B, EB-3 green card sponsorship doesn't depend on lottery selection. USCIS processes I-140 petitions year-round. Your wait for a visa number depends on your country of birth, not on random selection each spring.
Green Card Release Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Release Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Release Engineers typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or your employer can justify a National Interest Waiver. Your sponsoring employer selects the category based on the job requirements they document in the PERM labor certification.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Release Engineer?
H-1B is a temporary, lottery-dependent visa renewed in three-year increments with no path to permanence on its own. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There's no annual cap on EB-3 petitions and no lottery, so your employer can file any time of year without waiting for a selection result.
How long does PERM labor certification take for a Release Engineer position?
DOL currently processes most PERM applications within six to eighteen months, though audit backlogs can push timelines longer. Your employer must complete a supervised recruitment period before filing, which adds roughly sixty to ninety days before the PERM application is even submitted. Total time from recruitment to approved I-140 commonly runs one to two years before your priority date is established.
What should I look for in a Release Engineer job posting to know green card sponsorship is real?
Look for explicit language stating the employer will sponsor employment-based permanent residency, not just temporary work authorization. Postings that mention PERM, I-140, or adjustment of status are stronger signals than vague sponsorship language. Use Migrate Mate to find Release Engineer openings filtered specifically by employers with verified green card sponsorship history so you're not guessing from job description wording alone.
Can my employer file PERM while I'm already working on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM is filed by the employer independently of your current work authorization status. You can be on H-1B, OPT, or another valid status while the PERM and I-140 are pending. Your current authorization doesn't affect the PERM process, though USCIS does require you to maintain valid status through the adjustment of status stage when you file I-485.