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Technical Sales Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when tied to a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. Employers in software, industrial equipment, and medical devices sponsor regularly. The H-1B cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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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:
Instrumentation Sales Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the strategic targeting and sales of Instrumentation products across the United States. Drive ABB's market presence through technical expertise and exceptional customer engagement.
The work model for the role is: Remote with preferred living location in TX, NM, or OK. The position requires up to 30% - 50% travel to customer locations based on living location. #LI-Remote
This role is contributing to the sales of the ABB Instrumentation portfolio across the US.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Present fit-for-purpose ABB Flow Instrumentation portfolio tailored to customer applications
- Ensures the major upstream Flow Instrumentation accounts in the US are identified and prioritized. May act as Account Manager for Automation accounts in conjunction with the local Account Manager and possibly for accounts across the country and around the world.
- Responsible for achieving key targets (e.g. volume, price, and mix) for instrumentation solutions in the US. Create detailed business plans, implements with regular follow-up.
- Monitor market trends and recommend adjustments for the strategy and plans accordingly to meet changing market and competitive landscapes. Provides appropriate market information for long- to mid-term decision making.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelor's Degree with 10+ Years of Experience or Associate's Degree/High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years’ relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in measurement and flow measurement required, proving experience strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and implement structured sales processes and strategies that improve efficiency and lead to winning team; obsessive focus on end users and customers’ wants, needs, goals and objectives
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time depending on home location and customer targets and project / EPC offices for main targeted areas.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work permanently for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- 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
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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:
Instrumentation Sales Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the strategic targeting and sales of Instrumentation products across the United States. Drive ABB's market presence through technical expertise and exceptional customer engagement.
The work model for the role is: Remote with preferred living location in TX, NM, or OK. The position requires up to 30% - 50% travel to customer locations based on living location. #LI-Remote
This role is contributing to the sales of the ABB Instrumentation portfolio across the US.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Present fit-for-purpose ABB Flow Instrumentation portfolio tailored to customer applications
- Ensures the major upstream Flow Instrumentation accounts in the US are identified and prioritized. May act as Account Manager for Automation accounts in conjunction with the local Account Manager and possibly for accounts across the country and around the world.
- Responsible for achieving key targets (e.g. volume, price, and mix) for instrumentation solutions in the US. Create detailed business plans, implements with regular follow-up.
- Monitor market trends and recommend adjustments for the strategy and plans accordingly to meet changing market and competitive landscapes. Provides appropriate market information for long- to mid-term decision making.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the Role:
- Bachelor's Degree with 10+ Years of Experience or Associate's Degree/High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years’ relevant experience
- 7+ years of experience in measurement and flow measurement required, proving experience strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and implement structured sales processes and strategies that improve efficiency and lead to winning team; obsessive focus on end users and customers’ wants, needs, goals and objectives
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time depending on home location and customer targets and project / EPC offices for main targeted areas.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work permanently for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
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)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- 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
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Technical Sales Specialist position to mandate a specific bachelor's degree, not just prefer one. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code to confirm the degree requirement language before accepting an offer.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Sales Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're applying to employers who've already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this job title, not ones figuring it out alongside you.
Document your technical expertise precisely
Your resume and supporting letters need to tie your sales function to a specific technical discipline. A cover letter describing you as a 'sales professional' isn't enough. Name the technology, system, or product category and your degree-level knowledge of it.
Ask about prevailing wage tier before negotiating
The DOL assigns a wage level to your LCA filing. Level I locks you into entry rates; Level II or III gives more negotiating room. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your compensation conversation.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment status
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. If they aren't enrolled, they can't file your petition, and you'll lose time in a lottery cycle you can't get back.
Plan around the cap-subject filing window
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Technical Sales roles at for-profit companies are cap-subject, so your offer letter needs to be in place before registration closes. Start targeting employers no later than January.
H-1B Visa Technical Sales Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a specific bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, or a related technical field, it qualifies. Roles framed as general sales with a technical preference often fail USCIS review. The job posting and internal documentation both need to reflect a degree requirement, not a preference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Technical Sales Specialists?
Software and SaaS companies, semiconductor manufacturers, industrial automation firms, medical device companies, and scientific instrumentation providers are consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. The technical complexity of the product directly affects how easy it is for an employer to justify specialty occupation status. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If your OPT is valid through October 1 of the target year, your employer can register you in the March lottery and file the petition if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically once the petition is filed, as long as your F-1 status was valid when the petition was submitted.
What happens to my H-1B if I change roles within the same company?
A material change in job duties, location, or wage level requires an amended H-1B petition and a new LCA. Moving from a Technical Sales Specialist to an account management or business development role could require demonstrating that the new position still qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting an internal transfer.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Technical Sales Specialist H-1B filings?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, level, and work location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Technical Sales roles in high-cost metro areas carry higher prevailing wages than the same title in smaller markets. Employers who underpay relative to the LCA wage level face DOL audit risk, which can affect your petition's approval.