Design Principal Visa Sponsorship Jobs in North Carolina
Design principal visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in the Research Triangle, where companies like Red Hat, Lenovo, and SAS Institute build large in-house design teams. Charlotte's growing fintech and banking sector adds further demand. These senior roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a design-related field, making H-1B visa sponsorship the most common path.
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This position is within Center of Excellence (CoE) in CTO North America Organization and is responsible to provide Power Electronics Hardware expertise to wider organization. The candidate will interact with multiple teams in different Business units and expertise teams with high level of expertise and knowledge in power systems and electrical distribution design. He or she will lead and drive the innovation and technical work package within the organization regarding emerging applications such as Power Conversion Units (modules or equipment) for New Energy Landscape (DC applications such as battery charging, Datacenter, Prosumer/AC Microgrid, etc.) and solid state/hybrid circuit breakers from topology and devices to safety, and standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will drive and manage the studies and investigations within the streams and projects with a global mandate. He or she will be very active with external partners and will drive innovation with Labs and Consortiums.
The mission
- Include all activities where Power Electronics Hardware expertise is needed.
- Main focus is expected to be on new design and innovative applications.
- The candidate will:
- deliver elements of given design using established processes and best practices
- architect offers/subsystems from Technical Specifications to meet Customer Values expectations
- develop a strong expertise in Power Electronics Hardware, in order to reinforce our technical leadership.
- Lead within our organization and behave as a thought leader with good understanding of the customer processes, impacting business and customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively contributes to Technical Excellence.
- Influences the Technical Direction on Power Electronics Hardware in anticipation of offer creation and also influences bricks, platforms or methods across the organization.
- Has an important impact on Schneider Electric business, offers and technologies. Is a renowned professional within the company and a Business Unit.
- Leads or contributes to system design, component selection, circuit design.
- Employs simulation tools to model and analyze circuits for various performance criteria. Supports testing/validation efforts as necessary.
- Works closely with cross-functional team of product owners, control/firmware engineers and electro-mechanical engineers to ensure overall system approach.
The candidate should
- master the strategic technology domain (Power Electronics), actively develop and deploy related innovation and expertise to offers (research, platforming, standardization, trends, partnership, intellectual property, reference documents).
- hold a deep knowledge of Customer processes and of our offers, to support technical interactions with end-customers and solving of offer issues.
- Regularly provide paper, blog or conference-material to contribute to the promotion of Strategy.
- Regularly contribute to an international and multi-organization technical community and beyond a cross-functions (marketing, sales...) network.
- Contribute actively to development, sharing and capitalization of knowledge and know-how.
PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATE
The position requires a certain autonomy with a leading spirit to work in advanced research topics where the critical thinking is a key success factor. These soft skills are important in addition to the required expertise in one or multiple electrical fields:
- Education: PhD (Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics emphasis) and seniority level are valuable. Candidates with less educational qualifications could be considered based on their level of proven expertise in the industry.
- Expertise in power electronics, different topologies and design is required. An experience of at least 10 years in this fields is important: experience in power electronics Product Design Engineering work focused on designing and developing electronic component, products, or systems including:
- Applying electrical/electronic engineering principles to develop electronic circuitry and components (e.g. semiconductor devices, magnetics, etc.)
- Designing and developing electronic systems and equipment
- May also be involved with designing/developing product/component specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.
- Experience in designing power conversion systems in LV (less than 1000V, 3phase) environment with power ratings from 50kVA to several MVA. Experience or understanding in design of Solid State Circuit Breakers and MV power electronics (e.g. Solid State Transformers) a plus.
- Experience using various simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink) for power electronics circuit design.
- Knowledge of the applicable standards.
- Any application knowledge is an added value.
Soft Skills:
- Self-motivated
- Innovator
- Collaborator
- Able to propose decisions with partial information
- Influence through technical expertise
- Presentation skills
- Work on innovative products that push the boundaries of technology.
- Lead technical strategy and mentor engineers in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
- High visibility role with direct impact on product success and organizational direction.
- Flexible work arrangements that support your professional and personal goals.
Bring your hardware design expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you — apply today!
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
This position is within Center of Excellence (CoE) in CTO North America Organization and is responsible to provide Power Electronics Hardware expertise to wider organization. The candidate will interact with multiple teams in different Business units and expertise teams with high level of expertise and knowledge in power systems and electrical distribution design. He or she will lead and drive the innovation and technical work package within the organization regarding emerging applications such as Power Conversion Units (modules or equipment) for New Energy Landscape (DC applications such as battery charging, Datacenter, Prosumer/AC Microgrid, etc.) and solid state/hybrid circuit breakers from topology and devices to safety, and standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will drive and manage the studies and investigations within the streams and projects with a global mandate. He or she will be very active with external partners and will drive innovation with Labs and Consortiums.
The mission
- Include all activities where Power Electronics Hardware expertise is needed.
- Main focus is expected to be on new design and innovative applications.
- The candidate will:
- deliver elements of given design using established processes and best practices
- architect offers/subsystems from Technical Specifications to meet Customer Values expectations
- develop a strong expertise in Power Electronics Hardware, in order to reinforce our technical leadership.
- Lead within our organization and behave as a thought leader with good understanding of the customer processes, impacting business and customer.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively contributes to Technical Excellence.
- Influences the Technical Direction on Power Electronics Hardware in anticipation of offer creation and also influences bricks, platforms or methods across the organization.
- Has an important impact on Schneider Electric business, offers and technologies. Is a renowned professional within the company and a Business Unit.
- Leads or contributes to system design, component selection, circuit design.
- Employs simulation tools to model and analyze circuits for various performance criteria. Supports testing/validation efforts as necessary.
- Works closely with cross-functional team of product owners, control/firmware engineers and electro-mechanical engineers to ensure overall system approach.
The candidate should
- master the strategic technology domain (Power Electronics), actively develop and deploy related innovation and expertise to offers (research, platforming, standardization, trends, partnership, intellectual property, reference documents).
- hold a deep knowledge of Customer processes and of our offers, to support technical interactions with end-customers and solving of offer issues.
- Regularly provide paper, blog or conference-material to contribute to the promotion of Strategy.
- Regularly contribute to an international and multi-organization technical community and beyond a cross-functions (marketing, sales...) network.
- Contribute actively to development, sharing and capitalization of knowledge and know-how.
PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATE
The position requires a certain autonomy with a leading spirit to work in advanced research topics where the critical thinking is a key success factor. These soft skills are important in addition to the required expertise in one or multiple electrical fields:
- Education: PhD (Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics emphasis) and seniority level are valuable. Candidates with less educational qualifications could be considered based on their level of proven expertise in the industry.
- Expertise in power electronics, different topologies and design is required. An experience of at least 10 years in this fields is important: experience in power electronics Product Design Engineering work focused on designing and developing electronic component, products, or systems including:
- Applying electrical/electronic engineering principles to develop electronic circuitry and components (e.g. semiconductor devices, magnetics, etc.)
- Designing and developing electronic systems and equipment
- May also be involved with designing/developing product/component specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.
- Experience in designing power conversion systems in LV (less than 1000V, 3phase) environment with power ratings from 50kVA to several MVA. Experience or understanding in design of Solid State Circuit Breakers and MV power electronics (e.g. Solid State Transformers) a plus.
- Experience using various simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink) for power electronics circuit design.
- Knowledge of the applicable standards.
- Any application knowledge is an added value.
Soft Skills:
- Self-motivated
- Innovator
- Collaborator
- Able to propose decisions with partial information
- Influence through technical expertise
- Presentation skills
- Work on innovative products that push the boundaries of technology.
- Lead technical strategy and mentor engineers in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
- High visibility role with direct impact on product success and organizational direction.
- Flexible work arrangements that support your professional and personal goals.
Bring your hardware design expertise to a team that's ready to innovate with you — apply today!
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Design Principal Job Roles in North Carolina
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Search Design Principal Jobs in North CarolinaDesign Principal Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in North Carolina sponsor visas for design principals?
Red Hat in Durham, Lenovo's North American headquarters in Morrisville, and SAS Institute in Cary are among the larger employers in North Carolina with established design teams and documented H-1B sponsorship histories. Charlotte-based financial institutions including Bank of America and Truist Financial also hire at the principal design level and have filed Labor Condition Applications for senior design and experience roles.
Which visa types realistically fit design principal roles in North Carolina?
Design principal roles require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as industrial design, interaction design, or a related discipline, which qualifies them as specialty occupations. H-1B is the primary path, subject to the annual cap and selection process. Australian nationals may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa, both of which require a Labor Condition Application filed by the employer. TN visa does not cover design principal roles.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most design principal sponsorship jobs?
The Research Triangle area, covering Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, hosts the highest concentration of design principal roles in the state, driven by its technology, software, and life sciences employers. Charlotte is the second major hub, with demand coming from financial services and healthcare companies. Smaller but active markets include Morrisville and Cary, where enterprise technology firms maintain significant design operations.
How to find design principal visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate lists North Carolina employers with verified sponsorship histories for senior design roles, letting you search by city and filter to design principal positions without sorting through employers who have never sponsored. Because principal-level design roles are senior and specialized, the pool of actively sponsoring employers in the state is narrower than in coastal tech hubs, making a targeted, sponsorship-verified search more efficient than a broad one.
Are there any North Carolina-specific factors that affect design principal sponsorship?
North Carolina's Research Triangle benefits from proximity to NC State University's College of Design and UNC programs, which creates a local pipeline of design talent that some employers draw from first. For international candidates, roles at principal level often require demonstrated leadership over design systems or product strategy, which strengthens the specialty occupation case in an H-1B petition. Life sciences and enterprise software employers in the Triangle tend to have more structured immigration support programs than smaller studios.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored design principal jobs in North Carolina?
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.