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Component Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or a directly related field. Employers in semiconductor, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing actively file LCAs for these positions, making sponsorship a realistic path for qualified candidates.
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This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
Your role and responsibilities:
In this role as Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Mechanical and engineering discipline, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
- Perform feasibility study and internal estimation cost for the manufacturing parts; Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed; Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
- Collaborate with P&L and quality to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements, resolving any issues related to component manufacturing, and identifying potential alternative suppliers; Lead Make vs. Buy decision analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is desired.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
- Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
- Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities.
- Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with engineering, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Engineering Manager
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA
Your role and responsibilities:
In this role as Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts, you will play a key part in supporting the performance and reliability of our active product portfolio, primarily focused on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PDU (Power Distribution Units), and STS (Static Transfer Switches) within the Data Center segment. You will serve as the responsible design authority for the Mechanical and engineering discipline, ensuring the quality, cost-effectiveness, and production readiness of components used across these products. Your responsibilities will include component maintenance, technical evaluations, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Quality and Production. In addition to your technical leadership, you will demonstrate your expertise by ensuring that all assignments are completed in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory policies and standards.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Assessing the quality, reliability, and compatibility of different components through testing, analysis, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers.
- Perform feasibility study and internal estimation cost for the manufacturing parts; Perform supplier capability and capacity analysis to make sourcing decisions and recommendations.
- Develop guidelines/procedures on component selection. Evaluate supplier change or EOL notification as needed; Maintain component data management systems including qualification records/results/documentation.
- Collaborate with P&L and quality to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements, resolving any issues related to component manufacturing, and identifying potential alternative suppliers; Lead Make vs. Buy decision analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is desired.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
- Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
- Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities.
- Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with engineering, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
LI-onsite
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Component Engineer
Align your degree to component engineering
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the role. A degree in electrical engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering supports the specialty occupation argument. A general engineering or physics degree may require a credential evaluation to establish equivalency.
Target LCA-filing employers in semiconductors
Component Engineer sponsorship concentrates in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace systems, and contract electronics manufacturing. Use OFLC public disclosure data to identify employers who have certified LCAs for this exact job title before you apply.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for engineering roles, searchable by location and job type. Filtering to companies with active component engineering filings saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying to non-sponsoring employers.
Get your component qualifications credential-evaluated early
If your engineering degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before the offer stage. Employers filing an LCA need confirmation your qualification meets the U.S. bachelor's equivalency standard USCIS expects.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Cross-check the wage tier using OFLC Wage Search to ensure the offer qualifies at Level I or above before the LCA is filed.
Clarify PERM intent for EB-3 green card paths
Many component engineering roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship, but PERM labor certification adds 12 to 18 months before the I-140 stage. Ask during the offer process whether the employer has experience running PERM for engineering positions, since not all do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Component Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes. Component engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, materials science, or mechanical engineering, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The key is that the employer's job description must specify a degree in a field directly tied to component selection, failure analysis, or systems integration, not just any engineering degree.
Which visa types are realistic for Component Engineers seeking U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for component engineers at U.S. companies and is subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps to an engineer category on the USMCA profession list. EB-3 green card sponsorship is also available for roles requiring at least two years of relevant experience.
How do I find Component Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for engineering roles so you can focus your search on companies that have already filed for positions like yours. Semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace primes, and contract electronics manufacturers account for the majority of component engineering LCA filings.
Will a component engineering degree from outside the U.S. be accepted for H-1B purposes?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if they are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization documents that equivalency. Three years of post-secondary education combined with progressive work experience in component engineering can also satisfy the requirement under the three-for-one experience rule, though an employer's immigration attorney typically confirms this before filing.
Does the employer have to run PERM for a Component Engineer green card?
For most EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards, yes, the employer must complete PERM labor certification through DOL before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS. PERM requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market and document that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The process typically takes 12 to 18 months, so it's worth raising this timeline with a prospective employer before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Component Engineer jobs?
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.