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Get Access To All JobsJob ID 631750
Type Full-time
Location Winona, MN 55987
Departments Quality/Engineering
Date Published July 31, 2026
End Date 08-14-2026
Job Description
Applications Engineer
1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987
HEADA
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Applications Engineer, you will work directly with our global customer base on new or existing product designs, fastener consolidation, standardization projects (reverse engineering, teardowns, production line, reviews, etc.), failure analysis, and customer specified and industry standard testing. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support on fasteners and fastening to our customers and sales team
- Overseeing and conducting failure analysis and testing of fastener and other metal components
- Interpreting metallurgical and failure analysis results and provide solution recommendations for multifunctional teams
- Sampling and testing of product in an A2LA Accredited Laboratory
- Revising and troubleshooting fastener applications
- Analyzing fastener failure
- Establishing and complying with project timelines
- Performing in house testing to prove design features
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or a related field of study
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess prior work experience in the Fastener industry
- Experience scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy
- Knowledge of fractography (metals) and material failure mechanisms
- Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
- Knowledge of deformation processes of steel
- Knowledge of heat treatment fundamentals and techniques for metals.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 90,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 08-14-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID 631750
Type Full-time
Location Winona, MN 55987
Departments Quality/Engineering
Date Published July 31, 2026
End Date 08-14-2026
Job Description
Applications Engineer
1801 Theurer Blvd, Winona, MN 55987
HEADA
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 8:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Applications Engineer, you will work directly with our global customer base on new or existing product designs, fastener consolidation, standardization projects (reverse engineering, teardowns, production line, reviews, etc.), failure analysis, and customer specified and industry standard testing. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support on fasteners and fastening to our customers and sales team
- Overseeing and conducting failure analysis and testing of fastener and other metal components
- Interpreting metallurgical and failure analysis results and provide solution recommendations for multifunctional teams
- Sampling and testing of product in an A2LA Accredited Laboratory
- Revising and troubleshooting fastener applications
- Analyzing fastener failure
- Establishing and complying with project timelines
- Performing in house testing to prove design features
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy or a related field of study
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess prior work experience in the Fastener industry
- Experience scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy
- Knowledge of fractography (metals) and material failure mechanisms
- Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation
- Knowledge of deformation processes of steel
- Knowledge of heat treatment fundamentals and techniques for metals.
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 90,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 08-14-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your bachelor's or advanced degree to align with the specific software engineering duties in the job description. A degree in computer science or software engineering maps cleanly; a business or unrelated degree may require your employer to justify the connection to USCIS.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC wage search disclosures to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Software Applications Engineer roles. Employers who have completed the process before are far less likely to stall at the recruitment phase or misfile the prevailing wage documentation.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 before accepting an offer
Ask whether the role will be sponsored under EB-2 or EB-3 before signing. EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent and moves faster for most countries; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles but carries longer backlogs for nationals from India and China.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Filtering job postings by PERM sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces Software Applications Engineer roles at employers with verified green card filing records, so you can focus applications where sponsorship is an established practice, not a negotiation.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier in your offer letter
DOL assigns prevailing wage levels one through four based on experience and complexity. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified level for your specific job zone and work location. Mismatches between the offer letter and the PERM wage determination are a common source of denials.
File I-140 concurrently once PERM is certified
Once DOL certifies your PERM, push your employer to file the I-140 petition with USCIS immediately. Concurrent filing with I-485 (if your priority date is current) locks in your place in line and lets you access portability protections after 180 days of pending status.
Green Card Software Applications Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Applications Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Software Applications Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds one with no suitable U.S. applicant available at that level, the employer may sponsor under EB-2 instead. Your offer letter and the PERM job requirements determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewed in three-year increments with an annual lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal cap and no lottery requirement at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment period before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition, and nationals from India and China face multi-year priority date backlogs even after PERM is certified.
How long does the full green card process take for a Software Applications Engineer?
The PERM labor certification phase typically takes six to twelve months, including the mandatory 30-day job posting period and DOL processing time. I-140 adjudication adds another six to twelve months without premium processing. For applicants born in most countries, the wait from I-140 approval to green card is under two years. For nationals of India, the priority date backlog can extend the total timeline to a decade or more at the EB-3 level.
Where can I find Software Applications Engineer jobs with confirmed green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate indexes Software Applications Engineer roles by employers with documented PERM filing history, so you can identify companies that have completed the green card process for this job title before. Searching by sponsorship record, rather than relying on employer claims in a job description, is the most reliable way to target positions where PERM sponsorship is an established part of the hiring workflow, not a future promise.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting PERM while you hold H-1B status is standard practice. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B authorization or trigger any intent issues because PERM is an employer-driven labor market test, not an immigration petition. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S., provided you maintain valid H-1B status throughout the process.