Electrical Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's electrical engineer job market is anchored by automotive and advanced manufacturing giants like General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and their sprawling supplier networks across Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor. These employers regularly sponsor H-1B and other work visas for electrical engineers, particularly in EV systems, power electronics, and embedded controls.
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INTRODUCTION
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Come be a part of a team passionate about creating the very best vehicle on-board power electronics products especially for HVAC and chassis electronics. As an Electrical engineer, you will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from advanced development to production launch including helping understand field application issues and problems resolution. You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, field application, and project coordination skills to help build quality Power Electronic systems. This position is full-time based in Delta’s Plymouth, MI engineering center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead design effort with Automotive OEM’s HVAC system requirements, create system requirement documentation (SRD) and component specification.
- Lead the development of the electrical components including fan control unit and actuator drive unit.
- Lead design on DFMEA, WCCA and corresponding verification & validation activities.
- Conduct electrical hands-on work in lab and in field.
- Lead RFI/RFQ technical proposal with engineering assumptions, commercial impact assessment and product demonstrations.
- Facilitate design review and regular meetings with customers and design teams.
- Develop local product test capabilities and conduct tests in local engineering lab.
- Support customer vehicle integration and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate and lead support production field application issue resolutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3-5 years Electrical Engineering experience in automotive power electronics and low voltage control units.
- Applications experience on power electronics products, particularly in vehicle HVAC system, fan motor controller or chassis motor actuator controller.
- Understanding of automotive product development process.
- Hands-on experience in BLDC motor, PMSM motor drive electronics with embedded MCU. Knowledge of LV/HV power semiconductors and driver designs.
- Design experience of 12V/48V ECU circuits, LV power architecture, switch mode power supplies(SMPS), integrated MOSFET drivers, MCU/DSP, sensors and signal conditioning circuits.
- Familiar with DFMEA, WCCA processes. Knowledge in fundamental characteristics of digital/analog components and their failure modes.
- Strong root cause analysis and troubleshoot skills. Ability to independently use schematic/layout to identify hardware issues, implement tests to obtain root cause, propose solutions, improve designs.
- Experience in automotive verification & validation tests using CAN/LIN interfaces.
- Strong team coordination skills. Good verbal and writing communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong knowledge in automotive HVAC system architecture, fan load dynamics, circuit safety design for UL94, HVAC extreme operation points, rating optimization of EE components.
- Strong communication skill with OEM customers and suppliers. Ability to present technical design materials and lead efficient and productive reviews.
- Ability to create simple programming/Automated Test Scripts for bench testing. Skills in using CAN/LIN Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or Vehicle SPY or Labview or Python.
- Strong knowledge in BLDC/PMSM 3 phase inverter architecture, field-oriented control, block commutation/SPWM/SVPWM/DPWM schemes, sensorless motor control.
- Strong knowledge in open loop/close loop control, transfer functions, or system modelling with simulation tool.
- Ability to design PCBA schematics and layout using Altium Designer.
- Experience in setup test environment for electronics functional and performance test. Operation and setup of related test equipment.
- Ability to solder/desolder components and conduct measurements on PCBA level.
- Ability to understand EE/Thermal/ME FEA simulations, provide inputs and review outputs.
BENEFIT AT DELTA ELECTRONICS AMERICAS
Life at Delta

INTRODUCTION
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across five continents. Delta has 158 sales offices, 72 R&D centers and 48 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 11 consecutive years. In 2021, Delta was also recognized by CDP with leadership level ratings for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Come be a part of a team passionate about creating the very best vehicle on-board power electronics products especially for HVAC and chassis electronics. As an Electrical engineer, you will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from advanced development to production launch including helping understand field application issues and problems resolution. You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, field application, and project coordination skills to help build quality Power Electronic systems. This position is full-time based in Delta’s Plymouth, MI engineering center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead design effort with Automotive OEM’s HVAC system requirements, create system requirement documentation (SRD) and component specification.
- Lead the development of the electrical components including fan control unit and actuator drive unit.
- Lead design on DFMEA, WCCA and corresponding verification & validation activities.
- Conduct electrical hands-on work in lab and in field.
- Lead RFI/RFQ technical proposal with engineering assumptions, commercial impact assessment and product demonstrations.
- Facilitate design review and regular meetings with customers and design teams.
- Develop local product test capabilities and conduct tests in local engineering lab.
- Support customer vehicle integration and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate and lead support production field application issue resolutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3-5 years Electrical Engineering experience in automotive power electronics and low voltage control units.
- Applications experience on power electronics products, particularly in vehicle HVAC system, fan motor controller or chassis motor actuator controller.
- Understanding of automotive product development process.
- Hands-on experience in BLDC motor, PMSM motor drive electronics with embedded MCU. Knowledge of LV/HV power semiconductors and driver designs.
- Design experience of 12V/48V ECU circuits, LV power architecture, switch mode power supplies(SMPS), integrated MOSFET drivers, MCU/DSP, sensors and signal conditioning circuits.
- Familiar with DFMEA, WCCA processes. Knowledge in fundamental characteristics of digital/analog components and their failure modes.
- Strong root cause analysis and troubleshoot skills. Ability to independently use schematic/layout to identify hardware issues, implement tests to obtain root cause, propose solutions, improve designs.
- Experience in automotive verification & validation tests using CAN/LIN interfaces.
- Strong team coordination skills. Good verbal and writing communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong knowledge in automotive HVAC system architecture, fan load dynamics, circuit safety design for UL94, HVAC extreme operation points, rating optimization of EE components.
- Strong communication skill with OEM customers and suppliers. Ability to present technical design materials and lead efficient and productive reviews.
- Ability to create simple programming/Automated Test Scripts for bench testing. Skills in using CAN/LIN Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or Vehicle SPY or Labview or Python.
- Strong knowledge in BLDC/PMSM 3 phase inverter architecture, field-oriented control, block commutation/SPWM/SVPWM/DPWM schemes, sensorless motor control.
- Strong knowledge in open loop/close loop control, transfer functions, or system modelling with simulation tool.
- Ability to design PCBA schematics and layout using Altium Designer.
- Experience in setup test environment for electronics functional and performance test. Operation and setup of related test equipment.
- Ability to solder/desolder components and conduct measurements on PCBA level.
- Ability to understand EE/Thermal/ME FEA simulations, provide inputs and review outputs.
BENEFIT AT DELTA ELECTRONICS AMERICAS
Life at Delta
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical engineers in Michigan?
Michigan's largest visa sponsors for electrical engineers include General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, Aptiv, Bosch, and Magna International, all of which have filed significant H-1B Labor Condition Applications in recent years. Semiconductor and energy companies such as Consumers Energy and DTE Energy also sponsor electrical engineers, particularly for power systems and grid infrastructure roles concentrated in the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor corridors.
Which visa types are most common for electrical engineer roles in Michigan?
The H-1B is by far the most common visa for electrical engineers in Michigan, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Some engineers also enter through the TN visa if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, or through OPT and STEM OPT extensions while transitioning from Michigan universities into full-time sponsored positions.
How to find electrical engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship eligibility, making it straightforward to browse electrical engineer openings in Michigan without sorting through roles that won't sponsor. You can filter by location, employer, and visa type to surface positions from automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and energy companies actively hiring sponsored engineers across Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, and West Michigan.
Which cities in Michigan have the most electrical engineer sponsorship jobs?
Metro Detroit, including Warren, Dearborn, and Auburn Hills, accounts for the highest concentration of sponsored electrical engineer roles due to the density of automotive OEMs and suppliers headquartered there. Ann Arbor is a strong secondary market, driven by University of Michigan spinouts and tech-adjacent employers. Grand Rapids has a growing manufacturing and medical device sector that sponsors electrical engineers with some regularity.
Are there any Michigan-specific factors electrical engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Michigan's automotive industry creates strong demand for electrical engineers with expertise in EV powertrain, battery management systems, and ADAS, which are specializations that align well with H-1B specialty occupation standards. The University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Michigan Tech supply a significant pipeline of international engineering graduates who often pursue OPT roles locally before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship with the same Michigan-based employer.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical engineer jobs in Michigan?
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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