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Release Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers in software, fintech, and enterprise tech regularly file LCAs for these positions. The H-1B cap lottery runs annually, with registration typically opening in March for an October 1 start date.
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As an Automotive Cooling System Design and Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing advanced cooling components for gas and electrified vehicles. These critical components, including hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction system components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our gas and electrified vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting-edge projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Candidate will lead the development, validation, and release of various cooling components for electrified vehicles, including cooling module assemblies, transmission oil coolers, high and low-pressure hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction system components.
The Candidate will also:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that cooling components meet performance, safety, and quality standards, while contributing to the overall vehicle objectives.
- Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for cooling components, ensuring comprehensive validation and risk management.
- Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline.
- Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches.
- Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance.
- Leverage your expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively.
- Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components.
- Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high-quality components.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Job ID: 2018043
- Career Area: Engineering
- Position Type: Salaried
- Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills 48326, US
- Date Posted: November 3, 2026
- Brand: FCA Group
EOE/Disability/Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
We care about your privacy. For more information on how your personal data is processed, please read the specific Privacy Statement provided by the respective entities whose job offer you have selected.
INTRODUCTION
As an Automotive Cooling System Design and Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing advanced cooling components for gas and electrified vehicles. These critical components, including hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction system components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our gas and electrified vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting-edge projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Candidate will lead the development, validation, and release of various cooling components for electrified vehicles, including cooling module assemblies, transmission oil coolers, high and low-pressure hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves, pumps, and air induction system components.
The Candidate will also:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that cooling components meet performance, safety, and quality standards, while contributing to the overall vehicle objectives.
- Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for cooling components, ensuring comprehensive validation and risk management.
- Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline.
- Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches.
- Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance.
- Leverage your expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively.
- Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components.
- Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high-quality components.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Job ID: 2018043
- Career Area: Engineering
- Position Type: Salaried
- Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills 48326, US
- Date Posted: November 3, 2026
- Brand: FCA Group
EOE/Disability/Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
We care about your privacy. For more information on how your personal data is processed, please read the specific Privacy Statement provided by the respective entities whose job offer you have selected.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Release Engineer
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Release Engineer duties vary widely. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm your job description aligns with the bachelor's-degree requirement USCIS uses to approve specialty occupation status. A mismatch between your actual duties and the LCA job description is a common RFE trigger.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job location and SOC code before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor helps you negotiate without creating a compliance problem.
Target employers with CI/CD pipeline roles
Focus on companies that run dedicated release engineering teams separate from general DevOps. These employers have established H-1B filing workflows and are more likely to have in-house counsel or a retained immigration firm, which shortens the timeline from offer to petition filing.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Release Engineer or related SOC codes on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this role. That filing history signals the company has already navigated the specialty occupation classification, reducing the risk of an RFE on your petition.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your employer
If you're moving from OPT or another H-1B, confirm whether your new employer is cap-exempt. Universities and qualifying nonprofits can file outside the lottery window, letting you start immediately. Cap-exempt filings also avoid the March registration deadline entirely.
Secure premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, ask your employer to elect premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Standard processing can run several months, and you need an approved petition or a cap-gap extension in place before your EAD expires to maintain work authorization.
H-1B Visa Release Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Release Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Release Engineer is a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Your employer's LCA must describe duties that genuinely require that degree level. If your job description is written too broadly, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging the specialty occupation classification, so precision in the LCA matters.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Release Engineers?
Software companies, fintech firms, cloud infrastructure providers, and large enterprise technology teams regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Release Engineers. The clearest signal is confirmed LCA filing history for this specific role and location. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with that verified DOL filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already sponsored candidates in this occupation.
Can I use STEM OPT work authorization while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, if you're on a 24-month STEM OPT extension and your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the cap-gap extension to apply. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your offer letter is signed.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Release Engineer job timelines?
USCIS runs H-1B registration each March, with selected petitions filed by June and an October 1 start date. If you aren't selected, you can be registered again the following year or explore cap-exempt employers. Because Release Engineer demand is high in software and tech, some candidates pursue L-1 visa or O-1 visa alternatives while waiting, though those require different employer structures or extraordinary-ability evidence.
What SOC code applies to Release Engineer H-1B petitions?
Release Engineers are most commonly classified under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers) or 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), depending on the role's actual duties. The SOC code your employer selects on the LCA determines the prevailing wage level USCIS and DOL will use, so it needs to match your day-to-day responsibilities accurately. Review the O*NET profile for each code to confirm alignment.