Electrical Design Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Electrical Design Technicians qualify for H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and TN visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or related technical field. Most positions involve designing electrical systems, creating technical drawings, and collaborating with engineers on power distribution or control systems. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Electrical Design Engineer
Requisition ID: 5746
Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Full Time
Working Mode: Hybrid
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative product designs, ensuring that they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and performance standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting design analysis, and producing technical drawings and specifications for applicable workcenters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead component engineering for the electro-mechanical components, specifically electric motors including research, development, and evaluation of design concepts based on requirements for various AG applications.
- Technically evaluate new and existing designs for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass all relevant validation tests.
- Document component requirements in technical specifications for new design and current product applications.
- Develop simulation and power flow analysis for vehicle level electrical systems.
- Develop, review and report component design validation plans (DVP & DVPR), and support vehicle level tests.
- Utilize prototypes as needed to validate new designs and subsystems.
- Document functional specification for the component including integration with vehicle.
- Analyze and optimize the energy flow within a system.
- Create and update documentation including design quality procedures, DFMEAs, test specifications, through all phases of the product development.
- Implement 8D, 5 Why and Kaizen processes for problem solving, specifically for root cause analysis.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers through the different stages of product development.
- Facilitate and support component related technical discussions between cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supplier quality, etc.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, design reviews, DMUs, and hardware requirements that impact component design.
- Understand the purpose, application, and feasibility of current global product development process, hardware process for new product and quality resolution.
- Support in the enhancement of existing products or processes.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- OEM experience or Tier 1 product development experience.
- Good understanding of EMC in electronics, design of electro-magnetic products like motors.
- Experience with ProE/CREO (or other MCAD SW like Unigraphics or Catia).
- Experience with Automotive Environmental Validation requirements and test procedures for electrical and electronic components.
- Experience with Teamcenter or other Product Lifecycle management tools and Digital Mockup Environments.
- Experience with CAN vehicle communications (i.e. J1939, ISO11783).
- Experience working with Off-Highway/On-Highway vehicles.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
LI-Hybrid
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer
Requisition ID: 5746
Job Location: Oak Brook - Illinois - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Full Time
Working Mode: Hybrid
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative product designs, ensuring that they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and performance standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting design analysis, and producing technical drawings and specifications for applicable workcenters.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead component engineering for the electro-mechanical components, specifically electric motors including research, development, and evaluation of design concepts based on requirements for various AG applications.
- Technically evaluate new and existing designs for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass all relevant validation tests.
- Document component requirements in technical specifications for new design and current product applications.
- Develop simulation and power flow analysis for vehicle level electrical systems.
- Develop, review and report component design validation plans (DVP & DVPR), and support vehicle level tests.
- Utilize prototypes as needed to validate new designs and subsystems.
- Document functional specification for the component including integration with vehicle.
- Analyze and optimize the energy flow within a system.
- Create and update documentation including design quality procedures, DFMEAs, test specifications, through all phases of the product development.
- Implement 8D, 5 Why and Kaizen processes for problem solving, specifically for root cause analysis.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers through the different stages of product development.
- Facilitate and support component related technical discussions between cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supplier quality, etc.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, design reviews, DMUs, and hardware requirements that impact component design.
- Understand the purpose, application, and feasibility of current global product development process, hardware process for new product and quality resolution.
- Support in the enhancement of existing products or processes.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- OEM experience or Tier 1 product development experience.
- Good understanding of EMC in electronics, design of electro-magnetic products like motors.
- Experience with ProE/CREO (or other MCAD SW like Unigraphics or Catia).
- Experience with Automotive Environmental Validation requirements and test procedures for electrical and electronic components.
- Experience with Teamcenter or other Product Lifecycle management tools and Digital Mockup Environments.
- Experience with CAN vehicle communications (i.e. J1939, ISO11783).
- Experience working with Off-Highway/On-Highway vehicles.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
LI-Hybrid
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Design Technician
Target engineering consulting firms and industrial manufacturers
Companies like Burns & McDonnell, Jacobs Engineering, and Siemens regularly sponsor electrical technicians. Manufacturing firms need electrical design support for automation projects and power systems.
Emphasize your degree field alignment with job requirements
USCIS scrutinizes whether your electrical engineering technology or electronics degree directly relates to design work. Include coursework in circuit design, CAD software, and power systems.
Highlight specialized software skills in your application
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or Revit MEP strengthens specialty occupation arguments. These technical tools require formal training beyond general education.
Apply to utility companies and power generation facilities
Electric utilities like Duke Energy, Exelon, and Southern Company sponsor electrical design roles for substation design, transmission planning, and grid modernization projects requiring specialized knowledge.
Consider defense contractors with electrical design needs
Companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and General Dynamics hire electrical design technicians for aerospace and defense projects. Security clearance requirements may limit some positions.
Document your technical project experience thoroughly
Detail specific electrical systems you've designed, voltage levels worked with, and compliance standards met. Concrete examples demonstrate the specialized knowledge required for visa approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Electrical Design Technicians qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or related field. The role must involve complex design work, not routine technician tasks. USCIS approval depends on demonstrating the position requires specialized theoretical knowledge typically gained through higher education.
What degree do I need for electrical design technician visa sponsorship?
You need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, electronics engineering, or closely related field. Some positions accept mechanical engineering with electrical coursework. Associate degrees typically don't qualify unless combined with extensive specialized experience using the 3-for-1 rule.
Can Australians get E-3 visas as Electrical Design Technicians?
Yes, if the role requires a bachelor's degree and involves specialty occupation duties like electrical system design, power distribution analysis, or control system development. The position must be more than basic technician work to meet E-3 visa specialty occupation requirements.
What's the H-1B approval rate for electrical design roles?
USCIS doesn't publish role-specific approval rates, but electrical engineering positions generally have favorable outcomes when properly documented. The key is demonstrating the role requires theoretical knowledge beyond what's learned through general experience or on-the-job training.
Can I change from Electrical Technician to Design Technician on the same visa?
You'll need to file an amended H-1B visa petition if the new role has significantly different duties or requirements. Moving from basic electrical work to design responsibilities may require demonstrating the specialty occupation nature of the new position and potentially different degree requirements.
How to find Electrical Design Technician jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Electrical Design Technician jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus on engineering consultancies, power companies, manufacturing firms, and infrastructure developers who commonly hire electrical design technicians. Target H-1B visas in the U.S., Skilled Worker visas in the UK, or TSS visas in Australia for the best opportunities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Electrical Design Technician 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.