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Systems Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer science, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS on your behalf, with the annual cap opening each April for October 1 start dates.
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Get Access To All JobsA leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: El Paso, TX
Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for designing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical control systems within a high-volume wire and cable manufacturing environment. This position provides hands-on production support while leading automation initiatives that improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will possess strong PLC programming and industrial controls expertise, demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills, and be capable of working independently with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide electrical and controls support to manufacturing operations to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and automation systems.
- Design, program, modify, and optimize machine control systems.
- Lead automation and continuous improvement projects.
- Support equipment commissioning and startup.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain electrical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards.
- Train maintenance and production personnel.
Required Technical Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider PLC platforms.
- Experience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, and Schneider Modicon.
- Knowledge of FactoryTalk View, WinCC, VFDs, servo systems, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, and industrial networking.
Manufacturing Experience
- Willingness to work in a hands-on wire and cable manufacturing environment.
- Provide production line electrical troubleshooting support.
- Experience with extrusion, continuous process equipment, or industrial automation preferred.
Safety Responsibilities
- Promote a strong safety culture.
- Support LOTO, machine guarding, and functional safety systems.
- Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
Key Competencies
- High degree of autonomy.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of industrial automation/manufacturing experience.
- Experience with capital projects and commissioning.
Knowledge of robotics and Industry 4.0 preferred.
Competencies
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Balances Stakeholders
Action Oriented
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: El Paso, TX
Job Summary
The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for designing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical control systems within a high-volume wire and cable manufacturing environment. This position provides hands-on production support while leading automation initiatives that improve safety, reliability, quality, and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will possess strong PLC programming and industrial controls expertise, demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills, and be capable of working independently with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with operations, maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide electrical and controls support to manufacturing operations to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and automation systems.
- Design, program, modify, and optimize machine control systems.
- Lead automation and continuous improvement projects.
- Support equipment commissioning and startup.
- Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain electrical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards.
- Train maintenance and production personnel.
Required Technical Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider PLC platforms.
- Experience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Siemens S7/TIA Portal, and Schneider Modicon.
- Knowledge of FactoryTalk View, WinCC, VFDs, servo systems, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, and industrial networking.
Manufacturing Experience
- Willingness to work in a hands-on wire and cable manufacturing environment.
- Provide production line electrical troubleshooting support.
- Experience with extrusion, continuous process equipment, or industrial automation preferred.
Safety Responsibilities
- Promote a strong safety culture.
- Support LOTO, machine guarding, and functional safety systems.
- Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
Key Competencies
- High degree of autonomy.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of industrial automation/manufacturing experience.
- Experience with capital projects and commissioning.
Knowledge of robotics and Industry 4.0 preferred.
Competencies
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Plans and Aligns
Collaborates
Balances Stakeholders
Action Oriented
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Engineer
Map your degree to SOC codes
Systems Engineer maps to SOC 17-2199, but some employers file under 15-1299 depending on the role's software emphasis. Check O*NET to confirm which code matches your actual duties before applying, since a mismatch can trigger an RFE.
Verify LCA filings before you apply
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has filed LCAs for Systems Engineer roles in your target location. An employer willing to sponsor you still needs an active LCA certified before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition.
Search H-1B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Systems Engineer jobs by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have filed for this role before. That saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting each company's sponsorship willingness separately.
Document system integration work specifically
Consulates and USCIS adjudicators sometimes question whether Systems Engineer is a true specialty occupation. A portfolio showing cross-functional architecture decisions, not just implementation tasks, strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the April lottery window. Defense contractors with FFRDC affiliations sometimes qualify too, so ask explicitly during interviews.
Negotiate start dates around premium processing
Standard H-1B processing can run three to five months after USCIS receipt. If your employer won't use premium processing, your October 1 start is the earliest realistic date. Build that timeline into any offer negotiation so the employer isn't surprised.
H-1B Visa Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as systems engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. Job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems at adjudication. Your offer letter and the employer's internal job description should both state the degree requirement as mandatory before the I-129 is filed.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Systems Engineers before?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B sponsorship history filtered by role, so you can see which employers have filed LCAs for Systems Engineer positions rather than guessing from company size or industry. You can also search the OFLC Wage Search directly to confirm recent LCA activity for a specific employer and work location before investing time in an application.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Systems Engineer job without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, provided your current H-1B is in valid status and you're moving to a similar specialty occupation role. Systems Engineer to Systems Engineer transfers typically satisfy the same SOC code requirement, but your new employer still needs to file a fresh I-129 and a certified LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Systems Engineer position is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, file a change of status, or depart the United States. During those 60 days you can't work, but you can interview and your prospective employer can file a new H-1B petition. If you're within six years of your initial H-1B period, a new employer can file immediately without waiting for the April lottery.
Does it matter whether my Systems Engineer role is hardware-focused versus software-focused for H-1B purposes?
It can. USCIS adjudicators look at whether the specific duties require a degree in a directly related field. A hardware-heavy systems integration role may map to SOC 17-2199 and require an engineering degree, while a software-defined systems role could map to SOC 15-1299. Your employer's attorney should match the LCA's SOC code to the actual duties in your offer letter to avoid an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.