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Systems Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Advanced-degree candidates typically pursue EB-2, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field.
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INTRODUCTION
Participez à notre mission ! En tant que leader mondial dans la création de solutions climatiques confortables, durables et efficaces pour les bâtiments, les habitations et les transports, il est de notre responsabilité de placer la planète au premier plan. Pour nous, chez Trane Technologies, et à travers nos activités, y compris Trane® et Thermo King, la durabilité n’est pas simplement une façon de faire des affaires—c’est au cœur de notre activité. Osez-vous regarder les défis mondiaux et y voir des opportunités porteuses d’impact ? Souhaitez-vous contribuer à bâtir un avenir meilleur ? Si la réponse est oui, nous vous invitons à envisager de nous rejoindre pour repousser les limites du possible en faveur d’un monde durable.
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a highly collaborative, forward-thinking Lead Engineer - Systems Development to architect and drive the next generation of integrated climate control and thermal management systems. In this senior role, you will serve as the primary technical authority and bridge between high-level customer requirements and detailed multidisciplinary engineering execution.
You will not just design components; you will own the entire system architecture, ensuring that complex mechanical thermal loops, electrical power distribution, and digital control sequences (Sequence of Operations) work in perfect, highly efficient harmony. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker who excels at leading cross-functional engineering teams, solving complex thermodynamic challenges, and influencing product strategies.
What you will do:
- Provide subject matter expertise in thermal management system design for the data center and semiconductor ecosystem, while maintaining broad HVAC systems and product knowledge.
- Build deep knowledge and understanding of equipment operation and limitations and apply this knowledge with a critical eye to system design, analysis, control and operation.
- Develop thermal management systems using Trane or sourced equipment and controls including project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, creation of commercialization content and tools, and system validation.
- Influence and provide deep technical support and analysis into system-level reference design strategy and execution, working in close cooperation with partners, customers and peers.
- Evaluate complex, special, and advanced engineering problems working independently with minimal supervision.
- Serve as subject matter expert on capabilities to improve existing systems and processes.
- Collaborate with and influence product teams to achieve common objectives.
- May provide periodic routine to intensive technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on large projects.
- Analyze system issues using appropriate modeling tools and techniques. Where needed, collaborate with modeling and simulation specialists to develop new tools.
- Develop and document thermal management system modes, sequence of operations, and other system level control requirements.
- Perform field validation through digital and jobsite fulfillment and analysis activity.
- Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations for customers and industry association events.
- Serve on industry association committees such as ASHRAE in the development of technical materials, codes and/or standards.
- Overnight travel 5 – 15% depending on assigned projects, some international travel is possible.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with a strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background. An MBA is beneficial but is not required.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering work experience.
- Completion of the Trane Graduate Training Program is beneficial but is not required.
- A Professional Engineering license is beneficial but is not required.
- Ability to travel independently both domestically and internationally.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Engineering background in data center/high-tech design is required.
- Experience with PLC controls is a plus.
- Experience with onsite power generation and/or backup power distribution is a plus.
- Knowledge of HVAC products, components, and systems is desired.
- Strong thermal/fluid energy and/or controls background is a plus.
- Strong technical skills with a natural curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.
- Technically creative yet grounded in real world feasibility.
- Able to perform thorough and objective analysis.
- Able to collaborate with and influence others.
- Self-motivated and disciplined.
- Willing and able to transfer knowledge to other groups.
- Good stand-up skills in front of customers and the field sales force.
- Polished and professional, particularly with customers and in professional societies.
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Can effectively identify key ideas and develop organized content to share those ideas across a diverse stakeholder group.
- Ability to speak and write in English.
- Able to effectively use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
COMPENSATION
- Fourchette de salaire de base annuel ou fourchette de rémunération horaire de base : $123,721.66 - $173,004.99
- Type de rémunération : Salaire
- Admissible à l’incitation : Yes
- Éligible à la commission sur les ventes : No
Avertissement : Nous nous efforçons d’offrir une rémunération compétitive pour ce poste, adaptée à divers facteurs. La rémunération effective dépendra notamment de l’ancienneté, du mérite, de la localisation géographique, du niveau d’études, de l’expérience, des exigences en matière de déplacements et de l’appartenance syndicale. Notre fourchette de rémunération est généralement basée sur la moyenne nationale du pays. Par ailleurs, les avantages peuvent varier en fonction de la région, de l’organisation de l’entreprise, de l’implication syndicale et du statut de l’employé.
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- Les avantages liés à la fondation d’une famille comprennent la prise en charge des traitements de fertilité ainsi qu’une aide à l’adoption et à la gestation pour autrui.
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- Abondement au 401K, possibilités de formation et de développement grâce aux programmes de l’entreprise, ainsi qu’une aide aux frais de scolarité et au remboursement de la dette étudiante.
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SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION
No
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Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
A three-year engineering degree from India, Australia, or the EU may not automatically satisfy PERM's bachelor's degree requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files, so USCIS won't issue a Request for Evidence mid-process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's PERM disclosure data for companies that have filed labor certifications for systems development or software engineering roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship when timelines extend beyond their expectations.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by Systems Development Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified green card sponsorship history. This saves weeks of cold outreach to employers who don't sponsor at all or who only sponsor H-1B visa, not EB-2 or EB-3 petitions.
Align your job duties with the PERM job description
The job description your employer submits in the PERM application must match what you'll actually do. If your real duties include cloud architecture or DevOps responsibilities not listed in the advertisement, USCIS can deny the I-140 even after DOL certifies the PERM.
Confirm your employer's recruitment timeline before accepting
PERM requires your employer to complete a specific DOL-mandated recruitment process, including print and online job postings, before filing. Ask whether recruitment has started, because the supervised recruitment clock resets if the employer changes the role's requirements after posting.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin before filing I-485
EB-3 applicants born in India or China face multi-year backlogs before a visa number becomes available. Confirm your country of birth's current cut-off date in the monthly Visa Bulletin so you and your employer can plan concurrent filing or a future adjustment of status window accurately.
Green Card Systems Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Systems Development Engineer positions typically qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, which many senior or specialized systems engineering roles do. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Your employer specifies the minimum requirement in the PERM job description, so the category depends on how the role is defined, not just your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa renewed in three-year increments, subject to the annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap lottery at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before your employer can even file the I-140. For high-demand roles like Systems Development Engineer, many employers start the green card process while you're already on H-1B status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Systems Development Engineer?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This includes placing job advertisements in specific formats over a set period. If no qualified applicants are found, the employer submits the labor certification application to DOL. Approval does not guarantee your green card; it's the prerequisite for filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which then establishes your priority date.
How can I find Systems Development Engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Start by searching Migrate Mate, which filters roles specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, including EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for technical roles. You can also review DOL's PERM disclosure datasets to identify companies that have recently sponsored systems engineering or software development positions, giving you a targeted list of employers who have already navigated the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on OPT or H-1B status?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification regardless of your current work authorization status. Starting PERM while you're on H-1B is common because once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, you gain AC21 portability protections that let you change employers within the same occupational category without losing your place in the green card queue.