H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's H-1B visa sponsorship market centers on healthcare, engineering, and technology, with Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay driving most employer activity. Major health systems, manufacturing firms, and a growing tech sector make the state a viable destination for international professionals seeking visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsBe a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
This Electrical Engineer is responsible for Unit Electrical System designs for Trane Commercial HVAC products. Responsibilities include main unit control panel and auxiliary control panel design and layout. Additional responsibilities include selection and qualification of electrical and electro-mechanical power components, electrical wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors, overloads, variable frequency drives, solid state starters, and wye-delta starters. This position will generate unit electrical designs, control panel prototypes, test documentation and reports along with product documentation necessary to release unit designs to production. Further equipment responsibilities also include integrating the following types of pre-engineered devices into the unit design: low voltage sensors, wireless and wired interconnection devices, and Trane developed HVAC control electronics.
The selected candidate must have the technical expertise to develop and lead product design projects, supervise product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality and reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards, and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering practices.
Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
- Become familiar with Trane Commercial Chillers, Rooftops and Air Handler products
- Develop control box layout designs, wire harness routing and transformer load calculations
- Develop laboratory test plans and analyze test data
- Provide guidance and leadership to designers, lab technicians and other team members
- Administer appropriate agency and regulatory approval processes
- Develop and/or update Trane electrical purchased part engineering drawings and standards
- Define, identify and complete appropriate qualification testing activities
- Prepare complete schedules and reports for assigned projects
- Achieve scheduled milestones for assigned projects
- Coordinate the activities of other engineers or technicians assigned to the project
- Provide engineering support to the Product Planning and Technical Support Team
- Support the Order Fulfillment teams as needed to address safety, assembly and quality issues
- Identify electrical quality and productivity improvement opportunities
- Execute a wide variety of electrical or quality and productivity improvement projects
- Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or Engineering Physics is required.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally
- Strong interest in HVAC applications and operating conditions for refrigeration equipment
- Competency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) required
- Competency with AutoCAD and/or Creo Schematics
- Ability to lead a project team or work as a member of a team
- Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Must be tenacious with quality and customer service orientation
- Knowledge of appropriate product safety and design standards; including but not limited to UL/CSA 1995, UL 60335, UL508, UL508A, National Electric Code, ANSI Z21.47, ASHRAE 90.1, etc.
- Basic experience with 3D-CAD applications such as Creo is a plus but is not required
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$72,928.33 - $101,570.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
This Electrical Engineer is responsible for Unit Electrical System designs for Trane Commercial HVAC products. Responsibilities include main unit control panel and auxiliary control panel design and layout. Additional responsibilities include selection and qualification of electrical and electro-mechanical power components, electrical wiring, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors, overloads, variable frequency drives, solid state starters, and wye-delta starters. This position will generate unit electrical designs, control panel prototypes, test documentation and reports along with product documentation necessary to release unit designs to production. Further equipment responsibilities also include integrating the following types of pre-engineered devices into the unit design: low voltage sensors, wireless and wired interconnection devices, and Trane developed HVAC control electronics.
The selected candidate must have the technical expertise to develop and lead product design projects, supervise product validation testing, drive to root cause for quality and reliability issues, interpret technical agency standards, and conduct projects in accordance with standard engineering practices.
Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):
- Become familiar with Trane Commercial Chillers, Rooftops and Air Handler products
- Develop control box layout designs, wire harness routing and transformer load calculations
- Develop laboratory test plans and analyze test data
- Provide guidance and leadership to designers, lab technicians and other team members
- Administer appropriate agency and regulatory approval processes
- Develop and/or update Trane electrical purchased part engineering drawings and standards
- Define, identify and complete appropriate qualification testing activities
- Prepare complete schedules and reports for assigned projects
- Achieve scheduled milestones for assigned projects
- Coordinate the activities of other engineers or technicians assigned to the project
- Provide engineering support to the Product Planning and Technical Support Team
- Support the Order Fulfillment teams as needed to address safety, assembly and quality issues
- Identify electrical quality and productivity improvement opportunities
- Execute a wide variety of electrical or quality and productivity improvement projects
- Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or Engineering Physics is required.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally
- Strong interest in HVAC applications and operating conditions for refrigeration equipment
- Competency in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) required
- Competency with AutoCAD and/or Creo Schematics
- Ability to lead a project team or work as a member of a team
- Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Must be tenacious with quality and customer service orientation
- Knowledge of appropriate product safety and design standards; including but not limited to UL/CSA 1995, UL 60335, UL508, UL508A, National Electric Code, ANSI Z21.47, ASHRAE 90.1, etc.
- Basic experience with 3D-CAD applications such as Creo is a plus but is not required
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$72,928.33 - $101,570.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
No
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Tips for Finding H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin
Target Wisconsin's dominant health systems
UW Health, Froedtert Health, and Advocate Aurora Health are among the state's most active H-1B sponsors. Physicians, nurses with advanced degrees, and allied health professionals in specialty roles have historically seen strong sponsorship activity across these organizations.
Look beyond Milwaukee to secondary markets
Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, and Racine all have employers who sponsor H-1B visas. Secondary markets often have less competition for sponsored roles, and some of Wisconsin's largest manufacturing and healthcare employers are based outside the two major metros.
Focus on specialty occupation alignment
H-1B eligibility requires a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. In Wisconsin's engineering and IT sectors, roles with vague or generalist job descriptions are more likely to face scrutiny, so prioritize postings that specify a technical degree requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsorship roles
Searching broadly for Wisconsin jobs wastes time on roles that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters for H-1B sponsoring employers, so you can focus your applications on companies with an actual track record of filing petitions in Wisconsin.
Research Wisconsin employers through DOL LCA data
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data shows which Wisconsin employers have filed Labor Condition Applications by year, role, and location. Searching this database helps you identify active sponsors in your field before applying, not after.
Time your job search around H-1B cap deadlines
USCIS accepts H-1B cap-subject petitions once per year, with registration typically opening in March. Wisconsin employers sponsoring new H-1B hires must plan around this window, so starting your search in the fall gives you lead time to secure an offer before registration opens.
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Get Access To All JobsH-1B Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Wisconsin sponsor the most H-1B visas?
Healthcare is Wisconsin's largest H-1B visa sponsoring sector, driven by major health systems and academic medical centers concentrated in Milwaukee and Madison. Engineering and manufacturing follow closely, reflecting the state's strong industrial base. Information technology roles at both large enterprises and mid-sized companies represent a growing third category, particularly in Madison's expanding tech corridor.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Milwaukee and Madison account for the majority of H-1B sponsorship activity in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's concentration of hospital networks and corporate headquarters drives consistent demand, while Madison benefits from the University of Wisconsin system, state government-adjacent employers, and a technology sector that has grown substantially over the past decade. Green Bay and Appleton offer additional opportunities in healthcare and manufacturing.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Wisconsin?
Roles that qualify require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. In Wisconsin, this commonly includes physicians, software engineers, civil and mechanical engineers, financial analysts, and research scientists. Positions in clinical healthcare, IT infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing engineering appear frequently in Wisconsin's H-1B filings based on DOL disclosure data.
How do I find H-1B sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate lets you search for H-1B sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin filtered by employer sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file a petition. Alongside that, reviewing the DOL OFLC disclosure database for Wisconsin LCA filings helps you identify which specific employers have sponsored your job title and field in recent years.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs in Wisconsin?
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.