Electrical Engineering Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Kentucky
Electrical engineering visa sponsorship jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the state's growing advanced manufacturing and energy sectors. Major employers include Toyota Manufacturing in Georgetown, LG&E and KU Energy, and defense contractors near Fort Knox. The University of Kentucky and University of Louisville supply strong engineering pipelines that many sponsors draw from.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Electrical Engineer
About Packsize,
Packsize is redefining the way businesses and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About the Role
Packsize is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the R&D Hardware team in Louisville, KY. We are looking for someone who has an interest in industrial machine automation. You will be primarily responsible for the sustaining or lifecycle engineering of our machines’ electrical system(s) for highly automated industrial machines. You will also be doing small electrical design projects and providing critical input on the Safety requirements for the machines. You will be collaborating with other engineers, product managers, product quality, etc. in creating, building and sustaining reliable, on-demand packaging systems. We want you to come in and ask well thought out questions, carry out solid fundamental engineering, do independent research, and collaborate effectively with your peers. We have many R&D and product sustaining projects going on and look forward to new ideas and diverse, creative thinking to help solve difficult problems.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- Low voltage DC and high voltage AC experience and qualifications
- Skill in developing electrical schematics
- Experience designing for compliance with electrical safety standards in both Europe and the US including: NFPA 79, IEC/EN 60204, IEC 61508
- Knowledge of electrical risk assessment considerations such as performance levels of components
- Ability to design for EMC compliance, both Europe and US
- Background in working with servo drives and the design considerations needed to meet compliance
- Experience with Eplan or equivalent
- Ability to solder and wire up test systems
- Knowledge of PLC’s and industrial automation technologies
- Selecting sensors related to machine automation and data acquisition
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
- Ability to prototype and 3D print simple designs and assemble systems to test automation strategies
- Demonstrates lean and design thinking disciplines and mindsets
- Shows curiosity and likes to tinker
- Troubleshooting and finding root cause of complex electrical problems
What you’ll do:
- Support and troubleshoot existing electrical cabinet/panel designs
- Collaborate on the design and layout of new cabinet/panel designs
- Write specification documents for electrical components
- Identify and approve alternative electrical components
- Create, update and/or modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for industrial machines
- Maintain data in a PLM system
- Ensure conformance to applicable machine safety specifications
- Support procurement in sourcing and purchasing machine parts and assemblies
- Enable the successful transfer of new machine designs to production
- Interface with the Product Quality team to investigate issues and obtain feedback on machine performance
- Collaborate with other engineers, particularly on engineering design best practices
- Manage CAD data and machine documentation and communicate these to manufacturers and the organization
- Assist other engineers in building and testing complex automated machines and subsystems
- Provide input during design reviews
- Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts for development, production and customer machines
- Engage in continuous improvement activities
- Work with the team to organize, clean and maintain R&D test area (5S)
- Maintain prototyping hardware and test equipment
- Use typical R&D tools and other shop equipment
- Document work in Atlassian Confluence
- Programming in various functional and object-oriented languages
A few other things:
- Up to 10% travel as needed
- Ability to do the physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes (using machine shop tools, turning wrenches etc.) and building machines
What we offer:
Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.
Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Which companies in Kentucky sponsor visas for electrical engineers?
Kentucky's largest electrical engineering visa sponsors include Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, LG&E and KU Energy in Louisville, and Lexmark International in Lexington. Defense-adjacent contractors near Fort Knox and Radcliff also file sponsorships for electrical engineers. Large manufacturers and utilities tend to have dedicated HR teams experienced with H-1B visa petitions, making them more consistent sponsors than smaller firms.
Which visa types are available for electrical engineers seeking sponsorship in Kentucky?
Electrical engineering is a specialty occupation, so the H-1B is the primary work visa. Canadian and Mexican citizens with an engineering degree can use the TN visa under the USMCA Engineer category, with no annual cap or lottery. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa. Singapore nationals can apply for the H-1B1 and Chilean nationals for the H-1B1 Chile equivalent. All require a job offer from a Kentucky employer and a relevant bachelor's degree.
How to find electrical engineering visa sponsorship jobs in Kentucky?
Migrate Mate lists Kentucky electrical engineering roles from employers with verified visa sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with H-1B, TN visa, and E-3 filings. Filtering by Kentucky surfaces active sponsors in Louisville, Lexington, and Georgetown rather than employers who have never navigated the sponsorship process. This is especially useful for narrowing down manufacturers and energy utilities in the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most electrical engineering visa sponsorship jobs?
Louisville leads the state for electrical engineering sponsorship activity, driven by its manufacturing base, energy utilities, and healthcare technology firms. Lexington is the second strongest market, anchored by Lexmark, Toyota's supply chain, and University of Kentucky research spinoffs. Georgetown has grown significantly due to Toyota's expanding campus. Bowling Green and Paducah also have smaller but active clusters tied to automotive and energy infrastructure projects.
Are there state-specific considerations for electrical engineers pursuing visa sponsorship in Kentucky?
Kentucky's electrical engineering market is heavily tied to automotive manufacturing, electric utility infrastructure, and a growing electric vehicle supply chain. Toyota's expanded battery plant investment in the state has increased demand for power systems and controls engineers specifically. Many Kentucky sponsors require PE licensure or progress toward it for senior roles. The University of Kentucky and University of Louisville maintain industry partnerships that sometimes create direct pipelines into sponsored positions for international graduates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical engineering jobs in Kentucky?
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.