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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Senior Technical Support Manager
Your role and responsibilities:
The Technical Support Expert – PLC, HMI, and Connectivity provides technical support to ABB Customers, Sales Channel, Product Management Teams, and ABB Drive Services. The area of technical support includes but is not limited to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), Connectivity, System Control Wiring and integration with AC and DC Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
This role supports Motion Drive Products in New Berlin, WI. The person in this role will be the Technical Support subject matter expert for the AC500 and CP600 platforms.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Technical Support subject matter expert for the AC500 PLC and CP600 HMI platforms and connectivity to low voltage ABB variable frequency drives.
- Provide technical support via phone and email for cases escalated due to the advanced and unique technical problems related to the application of AC500 PLCs, CP600 HMIs and connectivity to low voltage ABB drives. Technical Support includes commissioning, troubleshooting, part Identification, and warranty evaluation, and in some cases, hands on product testing in the application engineering lab working on electrical equipment up to 600 VAC, while following safe work practices.
- Analyze problems and initiate effective measures for their solution. Coordinate activities with related teams to efficiently achieve objectives to ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate with Engineering & Product Management to ensure the Technical Support team receives all relevant product releases and updates in a timely manner. Proactively contribute feedback to the Quality department regarding product quality issues, including reviewing failure analysis reports. Lead technical writing projects to create internal documents for Technical Support and cross functional teams that clearly describe the technical issue, how to diagnose the issue, and the course of action to resolve the issue. This includes the development of tech notes, presentations, and legacy product support documents (spare parts lists, migration planning, etc.)
- Collaborate with Application Engineering and the Training team to create and lead AC500, CP600, and Connectivity training content to develop the skillset and knowledge of less experienced Technical Support team members.
- Execute product warranty while ensuring customer satisfaction and simultaneously achieving cost-control objectives. Provide labor authorization for Drives Authorized Service Contractors (DASCs) to perform troubleshooting and repair work on Drives at customer sites throughout North America.
- Required to support calls from the Technical Support queue when deemed necessary due to peak call volume. Thoroughly document each reportable case in the Salesforce Case Management System.
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental house-keeping standards.
Qualifications for the role:
- 6+ years of previous technical support, field service, or engineering experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers, HMIs, and connectivity to variable frequency drives.
- Must be competent with the AC500 PLC and CP600 HMI products.
- Knowledge and experience in HVAC, Water and Wastewater, or Industrial applications for PLCs and HMIs.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from customers and communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written. Must be computer-literate.
- Willingness to travel 5-10%, Requires Valid Driver’s License.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Meet the moment. This is where progress never stops, teams push boundaries, and we’re engineered to outrun the challenges ahead. Run What Runs the World.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Senior Technical Support Manager
Your role and responsibilities:
The Technical Support Expert – PLC, HMI, and Connectivity provides technical support to ABB Customers, Sales Channel, Product Management Teams, and ABB Drive Services. The area of technical support includes but is not limited to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), Connectivity, System Control Wiring and integration with AC and DC Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
This role supports Motion Drive Products in New Berlin, WI. The person in this role will be the Technical Support subject matter expert for the AC500 and CP600 platforms.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Technical Support subject matter expert for the AC500 PLC and CP600 HMI platforms and connectivity to low voltage ABB variable frequency drives.
- Provide technical support via phone and email for cases escalated due to the advanced and unique technical problems related to the application of AC500 PLCs, CP600 HMIs and connectivity to low voltage ABB drives. Technical Support includes commissioning, troubleshooting, part Identification, and warranty evaluation, and in some cases, hands on product testing in the application engineering lab working on electrical equipment up to 600 VAC, while following safe work practices.
- Analyze problems and initiate effective measures for their solution. Coordinate activities with related teams to efficiently achieve objectives to ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate with Engineering & Product Management to ensure the Technical Support team receives all relevant product releases and updates in a timely manner. Proactively contribute feedback to the Quality department regarding product quality issues, including reviewing failure analysis reports. Lead technical writing projects to create internal documents for Technical Support and cross functional teams that clearly describe the technical issue, how to diagnose the issue, and the course of action to resolve the issue. This includes the development of tech notes, presentations, and legacy product support documents (spare parts lists, migration planning, etc.)
- Collaborate with Application Engineering and the Training team to create and lead AC500, CP600, and Connectivity training content to develop the skillset and knowledge of less experienced Technical Support team members.
- Execute product warranty while ensuring customer satisfaction and simultaneously achieving cost-control objectives. Provide labor authorization for Drives Authorized Service Contractors (DASCs) to perform troubleshooting and repair work on Drives at customer sites throughout North America.
- Required to support calls from the Technical Support queue when deemed necessary due to peak call volume. Thoroughly document each reportable case in the Salesforce Case Management System.
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental house-keeping standards.
Qualifications for the role:
- 6+ years of previous technical support, field service, or engineering experience working with Programmable Logic Controllers, HMIs, and connectivity to variable frequency drives.
- Must be competent with the AC500 PLC and CP600 HMI products.
- Knowledge and experience in HVAC, Water and Wastewater, or Industrial applications for PLCs and HMIs.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from customers and communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written. Must be computer-literate.
- Willingness to travel 5-10%, Requires Valid Driver’s License.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Meet the moment. This is where progress never stops, teams push boundaries, and we’re engineered to outrun the challenges ahead. Run What Runs the World.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Technical Manager
Document your technical leadership credentials early
Gather performance reviews, project scopes, and org charts that show you directly managed engineers or technical staff. PERM requires proving you meet the job's minimum requirements, and vague credentials slow the process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have filed for Technical Manager roles in the last two years. Prior filings signal an established sponsorship process, not just willingness in theory.
Verify the role's SOC code before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer which SOC code they plan to use on the LCA and PERM application. Technical Manager roles can be classified under several codes, and the wrong one affects the prevailing wage tier and EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility.
Use Migrate Mate to filter jobs by sponsorship history
Search for Technical Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card filing activity. Targeting companies that have sponsored this specific job title reduces the time spent on employers who support sponsorship only in principle.
Check the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up the wage level for your target SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate compensation. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage, or the LCA will not be certified.
Clarify who bears PERM costs during the offer stage
PERM attorney fees are legally the employer's responsibility, but some companies need a prompt reminder. Confirm in writing before signing that the company covers DOL filing and legal costs so there are no disputes after the process starts.
Green Card Technical Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Technical Manager positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate it normally requires a master's, EB-2 may apply. The distinction matters most for applicants from India or China, where EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs differ significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Technical Manager roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery for EB-3 the way there is for H-1B visa cap-subject petitions, and EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months, followed by I-140 and adjustment of status, making the total process considerably longer than an H-1B approval.
What does the PERM process look like for a Technical Manager position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after conducting a recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For a Technical Manager, the job description must specify the actual duties and minimum requirements you already meet. DOL processing currently runs several months for regular applications and longer for audited cases. After certification, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS to classify you as an EB-2 or EB-3 beneficiary.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Technical Manager jobs?
Start with companies that have an established immigration program and a track record of PERM filings. Migrate Mate lets you filter Technical Manager roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies that have completed the process before, not just those that say they're open to it.
Can I switch employers during the green card process as a Technical Manager?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of approval, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer the approved petition to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Technical Manager roles generally port well to other technical management positions. Changing jobs before I-140 approval restarts the PERM process entirely.