Electronics Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois electronics employers, including Motorola Solutions, Abbott, and firms across the Chicago metro and Rockford corridor, regularly sponsor Green Card visas for qualified engineers, hardware designers, and technical specialists. Sponsorship typically moves through EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, requiring employer commitment across a multi-year PERM labor certification process.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Working under general supervision and instruction, performs a variety of moderately difficult assignments requiring judgment to resolve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies substantial understanding of the job, knowledge and skill to complete a wide range of tasks. Receives little work instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
- Troubleshoot to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Dismantle, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manual, rough sketches or drawings/schematics.
- Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.
- Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Document maintenance as per program designation.
- Calibrate equipment using general and special purpose test equipment.
- Communicates with equipment suppliers regarding the repair of equipment.
- Maintain sufficient data to develop process improvement initiatives.
- May assist in the development of work procedures.
- May be required to source and purchase equipment parts.
- May maintain and store backup information for all critical production equipment software systems.
- May make recommendations regarding new or replacement equipment.
- May train employees in operation of machinery.
- May be required to work overtime or be on-call.
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical support services.
- Broad knowledge and troubleshooting capability with various electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment typically gained through extensive experience.
- Use of basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling instruments, and test/calibration equipment.
- Must be able to troubleshoot all failures that are detectable at the IO level.
- Basic mathematics.
- May require forklift certification.
- Understanding of electronic color codes and other component value markings.
- Understanding of safety practices requirements.
- Solid knowledge of specialized maintenance tracking programs.
- Personal computer operation in a Windows environment (Excel, Word and PowerPoint and e-mail).
- Use of specialized maintenance tracking programs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Associates degree in electronics with emphasis in servo positioning theory or equivalent discipline.
- Five (5) to eight (8) years prior work experience in electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment required.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
The hourly pay range for this role is $25.10 - $45.19. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.
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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Which electronics companies sponsor Green Card visas in Illinois?
Motorola Solutions, headquartered in Chicago, is one of Illinois's most active electronics employers with a history of employment-based sponsorship. Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park sponsors engineers across hardware and medical device divisions. Zebra Technologies in Lincolnshire and Littelfuse in Chicago also appear in DOL PERM disclosure data for electronics and electrical engineering roles. Sponsorship frequency varies by role, location, and business need.
Which cities in Illinois have the most electronics Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and its northern suburbs, including Schaumburg, Lincolnshire, and Libertyville, account for the majority of electronics Green Card sponsorship activity in Illinois. The I-90 corridor northwest of Chicago hosts several hardware and semiconductor employers. Rockford has a smaller but active manufacturing base with electronics component firms. Most PERM filings from Illinois employers are concentrated in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship?
Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field are most commonly sponsored through EB-2 or EB-3 categories. Hardware design engineers, RF engineers, embedded systems engineers, PCB layout specialists, and quality assurance engineers appear frequently in Illinois PERM filings. The role must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning the degree requirement must be specific to the position, not general.
How do I find electronics Green Card sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship type, so you can search for electronics roles in Illinois where employers have indicated Green Card sponsorship. This saves time compared to manually sorting through general postings where sponsorship status is unclear. Migrate Mate's filters let you narrow by state and industry, making it practical to focus your search on Illinois electronics employers actively hiring sponsored candidates.
Are there state-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in Illinois electronics roles?
Illinois does not impose state-level requirements on top of the federal PERM and I-140 process, but the Illinois Department of Labor enforces prevailing wage standards that interact with DOL wage determinations. Chicago's competitive engineering labor market means prevailing wage levels for electronics roles can be higher than national averages, which affects the employer's cost and timeline commitment. Unionized manufacturing environments, present in some Illinois electronics firms, can also add procedural considerations to the PERM process.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card electronics 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.