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Test Engineering Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Roles at this level typically demand a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, making them strong fits for both categories.
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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager. Relocation offered.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shape the future of power distribution technology. Lead groundbreaking testing. Influence product innovation.
If you're passionate about electrical engineering, high-power testing, and solving complex technical challenges, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on products used around the world. As a leader within Eaton's Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Power Test Lab, you'll work at the intersection of engineering innovation, product development, and advanced laboratory operations.
In this role, you won't simply execute tests. You'll help define testing strategies, influence product design decisions, guide technical direction for a state-of-the-art electrical laboratory, and lead a team of engineers and technicians. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of cutting-edge medium-voltage power distribution solutions.
- Work with advanced electrical technologies involving medium-voltage, high-power, high-voltage, and thermal testing.
- Influence product design early in development, partnering directly with engineering teams to improve performance and design robustness.
- Lead innovation in a world-class laboratory environment, recommending and implementing next-generation testing capabilities and equipment.
- Enjoy hands-on engineering challenges while maintaining strategic influence on laboratory operations and testing direction.
- Develop and mentor talent, helping engineers and technicians grow their skills and technical expertise.
- Drive continuous improvement, shaping the future of Eaton's testing processes, safety culture, and laboratory capabilities.
- See the impact of your work firsthand, knowing your testing and technical guidance help bring industry-leading products to market.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineering license
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products
- Previous experience leading technical staff is strongly preferred
- Experience in developing electrical test systems (AC/DC, impulse, power/short-circuit, thermal, etc.)
- Six-sigma trained to support measurement uncertainty evaluation
- Experience with lab automation software and electrical system modeling
SKILLS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, and Visio
- Knowledge in the application of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment
- Familiarity and practice with industry testing standards of IEEE C37 and C57 Series or Equivalent IEC
- Knowledge of power test equipment and measurement instrumentation
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
INTRODUCTION
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager. Relocation offered.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Shape the future of power distribution technology. Lead groundbreaking testing. Influence product innovation.
If you're passionate about electrical engineering, high-power testing, and solving complex technical challenges, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on products used around the world. As a leader within Eaton's Thomas A. Edison Technical Center Power Test Lab, you'll work at the intersection of engineering innovation, product development, and advanced laboratory operations.
In this role, you won't simply execute tests. You'll help define testing strategies, influence product design decisions, guide technical direction for a state-of-the-art electrical laboratory, and lead a team of engineers and technicians. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of cutting-edge medium-voltage power distribution solutions.
- Work with advanced electrical technologies involving medium-voltage, high-power, high-voltage, and thermal testing.
- Influence product design early in development, partnering directly with engineering teams to improve performance and design robustness.
- Lead innovation in a world-class laboratory environment, recommending and implementing next-generation testing capabilities and equipment.
- Enjoy hands-on engineering challenges while maintaining strategic influence on laboratory operations and testing direction.
- Develop and mentor talent, helping engineers and technicians grow their skills and technical expertise.
- Drive continuous improvement, shaping the future of Eaton's testing processes, safety culture, and laboratory capabilities.
- See the impact of your work firsthand, knowing your testing and technical guidance help bring industry-leading products to market.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineering license
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in electrical testing and/or design of medium or high voltage electrical products
- Previous experience leading technical staff is strongly preferred
- Experience in developing electrical test systems (AC/DC, impulse, power/short-circuit, thermal, etc.)
- Six-sigma trained to support measurement uncertainty evaluation
- Experience with lab automation software and electrical system modeling
SKILLS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, and Visio
- Knowledge in the application of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment
- Familiarity and practice with industry testing standards of IEEE C37 and C57 Series or Equivalent IEC
- Knowledge of power test equipment and measurement instrumentation
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Test Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM job descriptions lock in the minimum qualifications USCIS will use to evaluate your petition. Make sure your degree, job titles, and years of experience match the posted requirements exactly before your employer files.
Verify your degree field maps correctly
Test Engineering Manager roles are typically filed under SOC code 17-2199 or 11-9041. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your target role to confirm your engineering or technical degree aligns with what DOL expects at this level.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search for Test Engineering Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which filters opportunities by green card sponsorship history so you're applying to employers who have already navigated the PERM process for engineering management roles.
Prioritize employers already E-Verify enrolled
Employers enrolled in E-Verify have existing compliance infrastructure, which often signals familiarity with employment-based sponsorship. For Test Engineering Manager roles at defense contractors or government suppliers, E-Verify enrollment is frequently mandatory anyway.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 category before your I-140 filing
If your master's degree is in a directly related engineering field, your employer can file under EB-2, which may reduce your priority date wait for nationals from lower-backlog countries. Confirm the category with your employer's immigration counsel before the I-140 is submitted.
Request concurrent filing once your priority date allows
When your priority date is current, ask your employer to file your I-140 and I-485 concurrently. This lets you start accumulating adjustment-of-status benefits, including work and travel authorization, while USCIS adjudicates your green card petition.
Green Card Test Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Engineering Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like electrical or computer engineering. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree and the employer can document that requirement in the PERM job description. Your employer and their immigration counsel define the category based on the actual job requirements, not just your personal qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and your employer can begin the PERM process while you hold any valid work status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment, I-140 adjudication, and priority date movement typically add two to five years before you can adjust status, depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for a Test Engineering Manager position?
Your employer must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment, including job postings and good-faith efforts to hire a qualified U.S. worker. If no suitable candidate is found, they file an ETA 9089 with DOL. Once certified, the I-140 petition goes to USCIS. For Test Engineering Manager roles, the recruitment window alone takes a minimum of 60 days before the employer can file, and DOL processing adds additional time beyond that.
How do I find Test Engineering Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most standard job boards don't filter by PERM or employment-based green card history. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Test Engineering Manager openings at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Targeting employers who have filed PERM applications for similar engineering management roles significantly shortens the path to a sponsorship conversation.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my I-140?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers or roles after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Test Engineering Manager roles, this typically means the new position must also be in engineering or technical management. Notify USCIS of the change using the appropriate procedures to preserve your priority date.