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Engineering Technologist jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit squarely in specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a closely related field. Employers file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status in three-year increments up to a six-year maximum.
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SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)
Job Title: Engineering Technologist I
The position is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, approving, and tracking Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for suppliers assigned to CEG, as well as supporting PPAP activities for other designated suppliers and teams. This role ensures that supplier documentation and product submissions meet AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company standards before approval. The position maintains accurate PPAP records and tracking systems, coordinates follow-up activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manages the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, and supports program-specific quality deliverables, gate reviews, escalation activities, and sample storage documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple supplier and program activities simultaneously.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage PPAP tracking activities by maintaining the Level 3 PPAP Master Log, PPAP Level 3 Smartsheet, CEG FORM-127 North American PPAP Tracking Log, and other applicable tracking records.
- Coordinate PPAP submissions for suppliers by monitoring due dates, following up on pending submissions, and communicating status to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct initial PPAP reviews and complete the applicable PPAP checklist for assigned suppliers, including reciprocal reviews of PPAPs.
- Review PPAP documentation for completeness and compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.
- Request and track supplier corrections by communicating deficiencies, monitoring updates, and following up until all required PPAP actions are resolved.
- Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.
- Communicate PPAP decisions by distributing approval notifications and applicable status updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Execute and manage the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, including documentation, follow-up, escalation, and closure of open activities.
- Support program-specific quality activities, including CFT meetings, gate reviews, PPAP review and follow-up, escalation files, CEG-1004 creation, and JMC-folder inspection activities.
- Maintain quality records and program documentation by updating the CEG-FORM-113 Subassembly Sample Storage Log and related Smartsheets, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Education: HS/GED, and Technical Certificate
- Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 3-5 years progressive engineering experience
- Associate's or 2-year advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Experience with automotive component development, supplier development, or production launch activities preferred.
- Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience reviewing supplier quality documentation and evaluating PPAP submissions.
- Familiarity with Corrective Change Request processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality documentation systems.
- Experience using Smartsheet or similar project and quality-tracking platforms.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to create and maintain tracking logs, reports, presentations, checklists, and formal quality records.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and compliance risks in technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple supplier submissions deadlines and program deliverables simultaneously.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Description
SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)
Job Title: Engineering Technologist I
The position is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, approving, and tracking Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for suppliers assigned to CEG, as well as supporting PPAP activities for other designated suppliers and teams. This role ensures that supplier documentation and product submissions meet AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company standards before approval. The position maintains accurate PPAP records and tracking systems, coordinates follow-up activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manages the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, and supports program-specific quality deliverables, gate reviews, escalation activities, and sample storage documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple supplier and program activities simultaneously.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage PPAP tracking activities by maintaining the Level 3 PPAP Master Log, PPAP Level 3 Smartsheet, CEG FORM-127 North American PPAP Tracking Log, and other applicable tracking records.
- Coordinate PPAP submissions for suppliers by monitoring due dates, following up on pending submissions, and communicating status to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct initial PPAP reviews and complete the applicable PPAP checklist for assigned suppliers, including reciprocal reviews of PPAPs.
- Review PPAP documentation for completeness and compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.
- Request and track supplier corrections by communicating deficiencies, monitoring updates, and following up until all required PPAP actions are resolved.
- Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.
- Communicate PPAP decisions by distributing approval notifications and applicable status updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Execute and manage the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, including documentation, follow-up, escalation, and closure of open activities.
- Support program-specific quality activities, including CFT meetings, gate reviews, PPAP review and follow-up, escalation files, CEG-1004 creation, and JMC-folder inspection activities.
- Maintain quality records and program documentation by updating the CEG-FORM-113 Subassembly Sample Storage Log and related Smartsheets, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Education: HS/GED, and Technical Certificate
- Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 3-5 years progressive engineering experience
- Associate's or 2-year advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Experience with automotive component development, supplier development, or production launch activities preferred.
- Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience reviewing supplier quality documentation and evaluating PPAP submissions.
- Familiarity with Corrective Change Request processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality documentation systems.
- Experience using Smartsheet or similar project and quality-tracking platforms.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to create and maintain tracking logs, reports, presentations, checklists, and formal quality records.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and compliance risks in technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple supplier submissions deadlines and program deliverables simultaneously.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Map your degree to SOC codes
Engineering Technologist roles span multiple SOC codes, and USCIS evaluates specialty occupation fit against your specific degree field. Pull the O*NET profile for your target SOC code to confirm the listed education requirement before applying, so your credentials align precisely with what petitioners document.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your specific metro area before salary discussions begin.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in engineering technology roles rather than cold-applying broadly. Migrate Mate shows which companies have actively sponsored this occupation, letting you focus your applications on employers who've already navigated the process for roles like yours.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your Engineering Technologist role involves multiple client sites or rotational project assignments, each worksite location requires its own separately certified LCA before you work there. Flag multi-site arrangements with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting an offer to avoid compliance gaps.
Request premium processing for tight timelines
If your OPT or prior status expires close to your start date, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. This guarantees an adjudication decision within a defined business-day window and reduces the risk of an authorization gap between your current status and H-1B approval.
Document hands-on technical duties precisely
Engineering Technologist positions face specialty occupation scrutiny when job duties lean toward technician-level tasks rather than degree-requiring analysis or design work. Work with your employer to ensure the job description explicitly ties each duty to applied engineering knowledge at the bachelor's-degree level.
H-1B Visa Engineering Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Technologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Engineering Technologist positions typically qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. The key is that the employer's job description must tie core duties to degree-level theoretical and applied knowledge, not just hands-on technical execution that a technician without a degree could perform.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Technologist positions?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in engineering technology occupations. DOL's public LCA disclosure data also shows which companies have certified positions under relevant SOC codes. Focusing on employers with an established sponsorship track record shortens the process significantly, since they already have immigration counsel and internal workflows in place.
What documents should I prepare before an employer begins my H-1B petition?
Gather your official academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the United States. USCIS may require a credential evaluation report from an approved evaluator to establish equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Also compile employment verification letters and project descriptions that demonstrate degree-level engineering work, since these strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different project site with the same employer?
Each new worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you begin working there. This applies even when the employer and your job title stay the same. For Engineering Technologists who rotate across client sites or field locations, your employer's immigration team must track each worksite and obtain certified LCAs in advance to stay compliant with DOL posting and wage obligations.
How long does H-1B status last for Engineering Technologist roles?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, and your employer can file an extension petition for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years require an active green card process at a qualifying stage, so Engineering Technologists planning long-term U.S. careers should discuss permanent residency options with their employer before the six-year cap approaches.