Electronic Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a strong market for electronic engineers, with major employers like Motorola Solutions, Caterpillar, and Abbott Laboratories sponsoring visa candidates across Chicago, Schaumburg, and Peoria. The state's deep manufacturing base and tech corridor along the I-88 corridor create consistent demand for engineers with specialized hardware and systems expertise.
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Job Summary
Job Description
Objective
The Electronics Technician I is responsible for testing automotive components, developing component test systems, and assisting in various electronic design and development activities. These functions are carried out with excellence and with thoroughness. This position demands attention to detail, accuracy, and technical competence. It also requires some knowledge of automotive electronics and automotive specifications as well as knowledge of test procedures required for automotive parts. Lastly, it requires an efficient work ethic while maintaining a high level of overall quality.
Essential Responsibilities
Examples of specific responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assists in creating new electronic product designs based on customer requests or internal development plans
- Assists with electronic part procurement
- Builds prototypes and test fixtures, modifies circuit boards, and assists in testing
- Assists in the development of electronic component test plans
- Assists in the design and development of test systems
- Performs testing according to test plans or work instructions
- Supports bench level investigations
- Tests final designs at different temperatures
- Conducts experiments, manages and generates accurate records and/or reports of testing completed
- Performs other job related and support activity duties as required
Experience: 1+ years
Education: Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
Certifications: IPC J-STD-001, IPC- 7711, IPC- 7721 preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Superb knowledge/performance of all laboratory technician skills and equipment
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel preferred
- Soldering of electronic components and PCB level repair
- Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings
- Advanced knowledge of SMT rework and repair
- Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Travel Required: Minimal
Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel/squat, bend, and push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally, they must crawl, handle, and push/pull/lift over 25lbs.
Keywords: Electronics, technician, test, engineering, laboratory, prototype, automotive, SMT, Soldering, Prototype, Schematic, IPC
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Job Summary
Job Description
Objective
The Electronics Technician I is responsible for testing automotive components, developing component test systems, and assisting in various electronic design and development activities. These functions are carried out with excellence and with thoroughness. This position demands attention to detail, accuracy, and technical competence. It also requires some knowledge of automotive electronics and automotive specifications as well as knowledge of test procedures required for automotive parts. Lastly, it requires an efficient work ethic while maintaining a high level of overall quality.
Essential Responsibilities
Examples of specific responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Assists in creating new electronic product designs based on customer requests or internal development plans
- Assists with electronic part procurement
- Builds prototypes and test fixtures, modifies circuit boards, and assists in testing
- Assists in the development of electronic component test plans
- Assists in the design and development of test systems
- Performs testing according to test plans or work instructions
- Supports bench level investigations
- Tests final designs at different temperatures
- Conducts experiments, manages and generates accurate records and/or reports of testing completed
- Performs other job related and support activity duties as required
Experience: 1+ years
Education: Associate’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
Certifications: IPC J-STD-001, IPC- 7711, IPC- 7721 preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Superb knowledge/performance of all laboratory technician skills and equipment
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office, advanced Excel preferred
- Soldering of electronic components and PCB level repair
- Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings
- Advanced knowledge of SMT rework and repair
- Good organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Travel Required: Minimal
Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel/squat, bend, and push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally, they must crawl, handle, and push/pull/lift over 25lbs.
Keywords: Electronics, technician, test, engineering, laboratory, prototype, automotive, SMT, Soldering, Prototype, Schematic, IPC
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Additional Job Details
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Which companies sponsor visas for electronic engineers in Illinois?
Illinois has a well-established group of employers with documented H-1B sponsorship history for electronic engineers. Motorola Solutions in Chicago, Caterpillar in Peoria, Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, and Zebra Technologies in Lincolnshire have all filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles. Defense contractors and medical device manufacturers along the I-88 corridor are also consistent sponsors for electronic engineer positions.
Which visa types are most common for electronic engineer roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for electronic engineers in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Candidates from Canada or Mexico may qualify for the TN visa under the NAFTA/USMCA engineer category. Australian nationals can pursue the E-3, which has no lottery and renews in two-year increments.
Which cities in Illinois have the most electronic engineer sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest share of electronic engineer sponsorship activity in Illinois, particularly in software-hardware integration and telecommunications. Schaumburg and the northwest suburbs host Motorola Solutions and several semiconductor firms. Peoria is a hub for industrial and heavy equipment engineering roles tied to Caterpillar. Abbott Park and the North Shore corridor see consistent demand from the medical device and diagnostics sector.
How to find electronic engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search for electronic engineer roles in Illinois without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. The platform surfaces employers with active H-1B, E-3, and TN sponsorship histories, which is especially useful for hardware, embedded systems, and RF engineering roles where Illinois-based manufacturers and defense contractors are the primary hirers.
What should electronic engineers know about the Illinois job market before applying for sponsored roles?
Illinois employers sponsoring electronic engineers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the role's location and level, which varies between Chicago metro and downstate areas like Peoria or Rockford. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign produces a significant pipeline of engineering graduates, so competition for entry-level sponsored roles can be high. Mid-level candidates with embedded systems, RF, or power electronics experience tend to attract more sponsorship interest from Illinois's industrial and medical device employers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electronic engineer jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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