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Senior Technical Support Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and specialized systems knowledge. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making documented technical credentials and U.S. work history central to a successful case.
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We are looking for a Senior Technical Support Specialist with strong experience in plastic injection molding and simulation to help customers solve complex engineering challenges using Autodesk Moldflow.
In this role, you will combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to troubleshoot simulation and manufacturing issues, interpret results, and help customers get the most value from Autodesk products. You will also contribute to the future of technical support by using emerging AI, automation, and connected Autodesk workflows across Moldflow, Fusion, and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support for Autodesk Moldflow customers.
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving geometry, meshing, materials, process settings, solver behavior, and simulation results.
- Help customers distinguish between software issues, modeling assumptions, and real-world molding or manufacturing challenges.
- Research, reproduce, and document product issues and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams as needed.
- Create clear technical articles, troubleshooting guidance, and reusable knowledge for customers and internal teams.
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, research, and knowledge creation while validating technical accuracy with sound engineering judgment.
- Develop expertise in connected Autodesk workflows, including Moldflow, Fusion, and related design and manufacturing technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience with plastic injection-molding simulation, preferably Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent injection-molding industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of injection molding, polymer behavior, processing conditions, and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Experience preparing, running, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering simulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer focus and ownership of technical problems through resolution.
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-changing technical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience with Autodesk Moldflow Insight.
- Practical experience in injection molding, mold design, tooling, process engineering, or plastics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, or other CAD/CAE platforms.
- Experience with CFD, FEA, thermal, or multiphysics simulation.
- Experience with Python, scripting, APIs, automation, or engineering productivity tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for engineering, technical research, troubleshooting, or workflow automation.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a technically curious problem solver who enjoys helping others succeed. You can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, take ownership of difficult customer issues, and use data and engineering fundamentals to reach sound conclusions.
You are also excited about how AI, automation, and connected design-to-manufacturing workflows can improve engineering productivity and customer support, while understanding the importance of validating AI-generated recommendations with engineering judgment.
Success in this role means not only resolving individual customer issues, but also turning what you learn into better knowledge, workflows, tools, and support experiences for the broader Autodesk community.
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $60,100 and $107,690. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Technical Support Specialist with strong experience in plastic injection molding and simulation to help customers solve complex engineering challenges using Autodesk Moldflow.
In this role, you will combine technical expertise, problem-solving, and strong communication skills to troubleshoot simulation and manufacturing issues, interpret results, and help customers get the most value from Autodesk products. You will also contribute to the future of technical support by using emerging AI, automation, and connected Autodesk workflows across Moldflow, Fusion, and related technologies.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical support for Autodesk Moldflow customers.
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving geometry, meshing, materials, process settings, solver behavior, and simulation results.
- Help customers distinguish between software issues, modeling assumptions, and real-world molding or manufacturing challenges.
- Research, reproduce, and document product issues and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering teams as needed.
- Create clear technical articles, troubleshooting guidance, and reusable knowledge for customers and internal teams.
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve troubleshooting, research, and knowledge creation while validating technical accuracy with sound engineering judgment.
- Develop expertise in connected Autodesk workflows, including Moldflow, Fusion, and related design and manufacturing technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience with plastic injection-molding simulation, preferably Autodesk Moldflow, or equivalent injection-molding industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong understanding of injection molding, polymer behavior, processing conditions, and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Experience preparing, running, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering simulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer focus and ownership of technical problems through resolution.
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-changing technical environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced experience with Autodesk Moldflow Insight.
- Practical experience in injection molding, mold design, tooling, process engineering, or plastics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, or other CAD/CAE platforms.
- Experience with CFD, FEA, thermal, or multiphysics simulation.
- Experience with Python, scripting, APIs, automation, or engineering productivity tools.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for engineering, technical research, troubleshooting, or workflow automation.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a technically curious problem solver who enjoys helping others succeed. You can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, take ownership of difficult customer issues, and use data and engineering fundamentals to reach sound conclusions.
You are also excited about how AI, automation, and connected design-to-manufacturing workflows can improve engineering productivity and customer support, while understanding the importance of validating AI-generated recommendations with engineering judgment.
Success in this role means not only resolving individual customer issues, but also turning what you learn into better knowledge, workflows, tools, and support experiences for the broader Autodesk community.
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $60,100 and $107,690. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Technical Support Specialist
Document your technical certifications early
PERM labor certification requires your employer to match your credentials to the job requirements. Compile degree transcripts, vendor certifications like CompTIA or Cisco, and employer letters that confirm your specialized troubleshooting experience before the process begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Companies that have sponsored PERM applications for technical support roles are far more likely to do it again. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Technical Support Specialist jobs by green card sponsorship history so you're applying where the infrastructure already exists.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 for your credentials
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 skilled worker is the standard path. If the position demands a master's degree or you can demonstrate equivalent expertise, EB-2 may shorten your priority date wait, particularly for nationals from countries without significant backlogs.
Confirm the job description matches your actual duties
PERM requires the posted job duties to reflect what the role genuinely involves. If your employer's PERM job description underspecifies the technical depth you bring, such as multi-platform environment support or escalation ownership, the certification may not accurately represent your qualifications.
Ask about concurrent filing before accepting an offer
Once your employer files your PERM and I-140, ask whether they'll file your I-485 concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. Concurrent filing lets you maintain work authorization through the adjustment process rather than waiting in sequential stages.
Verify prevailing wage before the offer stage
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your occupation and location before PERM certification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your specific metro area so you enter salary negotiations with a grounded baseline.
Green Card Senior Technical Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Technical Support Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Senior Technical Support Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field. If the employer's job requirements specify an advanced degree or you can demonstrate equivalent expertise through a combination of education and progressive technical experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney will evaluate which category fits the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and tied to annual caps and lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal obligation. There's no lottery at the EB-3 level, though nationals from high-demand countries like India and China face priority date backlogs. PERM labor certification also takes longer to initiate, often 12 to 18 months before an I-140 is filed, but the outcome is permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Senior Technical Support Specialist candidate?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. You'll need to provide documentation supporting your eligibility for the specific position, including degrees, certifications, and employment verification letters. The DOL reviews the recruitment and, if certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. Your own documentation accuracy directly affects whether the case moves cleanly.
How can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for technical support roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Technical Support Specialist jobs filtered specifically by employers with green card and PERM sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that haven't sponsored before. Targeting employers with demonstrated PERM filing activity in your occupation and location is one of the most reliable ways to find a sponsoring position, since those employers have already built the internal process and legal relationships to support it.
Can I change jobs after my employer starts the PERM process?
Leaving an employer during active PERM labor certification restarts the process entirely with a new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved and you've been in adjustment of status for 180 days or more, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a similar role in the same occupational classification without losing your priority date. For Senior Technical Support Specialists, a comparable technical support or IT support role at a new employer would typically qualify.