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Engineering Technologist roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, meaning employers must file a Labor Condition Application before you start. Manufacturers, defense contractors, and civil engineering firms regularly sponsor, and the lack of an annual lottery for E-3 visa holders gives Australian engineering technologists a faster path to U.S. employment.
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SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)
Job Title: Engineering Technologist I
The position is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, approving, and tracking Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for suppliers assigned to CEG, as well as supporting PPAP activities for other designated suppliers and teams. This role ensures that supplier documentation and product submissions meet AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company standards before approval. The position maintains accurate PPAP records and tracking systems, coordinates follow-up activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manages the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, and supports program-specific quality deliverables, gate reviews, escalation activities, and sample storage documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple supplier and program activities simultaneously.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage PPAP tracking activities by maintaining the Level 3 PPAP Master Log, PPAP Level 3 Smartsheet, CEG FORM-127 North American PPAP Tracking Log, and other applicable tracking records.
- Coordinate PPAP submissions for suppliers by monitoring due dates, following up on pending submissions, and communicating status to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct initial PPAP reviews and complete the applicable PPAP checklist for assigned suppliers, including reciprocal reviews of PPAPs.
- Review PPAP documentation for completeness and compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.
- Request and track supplier corrections by communicating deficiencies, monitoring updates, and following up until all required PPAP actions are resolved.
- Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.
- Communicate PPAP decisions by distributing approval notifications and applicable status updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Execute and manage the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, including documentation, follow-up, escalation, and closure of open activities.
- Support program-specific quality activities, including CFT meetings, gate reviews, PPAP review and follow-up, escalation files, CEG-1004 creation, and JMC-folder inspection activities.
- Maintain quality records and program documentation by updating the CEG-FORM-113 Subassembly Sample Storage Log and related Smartsheets, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Education: HS/GED, and Technical Certificate
- Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 3-5 years progressive engineering experience
- Associate's or 2-year advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Experience with automotive component development, supplier development, or production launch activities preferred.
- Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience reviewing supplier quality documentation and evaluating PPAP submissions.
- Familiarity with Corrective Change Request processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality documentation systems.
- Experience using Smartsheet or similar project and quality-tracking platforms.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to create and maintain tracking logs, reports, presentations, checklists, and formal quality records.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and compliance risks in technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple supplier submissions deadlines and program deliverables simultaneously.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Description
SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)
Job Title: Engineering Technologist I
The position is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, approving, and tracking Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for suppliers assigned to CEG, as well as supporting PPAP activities for other designated suppliers and teams. This role ensures that supplier documentation and product submissions meet AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company standards before approval. The position maintains accurate PPAP records and tracking systems, coordinates follow-up activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manages the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, and supports program-specific quality deliverables, gate reviews, escalation activities, and sample storage documentation. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple supplier and program activities simultaneously.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage PPAP tracking activities by maintaining the Level 3 PPAP Master Log, PPAP Level 3 Smartsheet, CEG FORM-127 North American PPAP Tracking Log, and other applicable tracking records.
- Coordinate PPAP submissions for suppliers by monitoring due dates, following up on pending submissions, and communicating status to internal stakeholders.
- Conduct initial PPAP reviews and complete the applicable PPAP checklist for assigned suppliers, including reciprocal reviews of PPAPs.
- Review PPAP documentation for completeness and compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.
- Request and track supplier corrections by communicating deficiencies, monitoring updates, and following up until all required PPAP actions are resolved.
- Review and approve PPAP submissions from suppliers.
- Communicate PPAP decisions by distributing approval notifications and applicable status updates to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Execute and manage the Corrective Change Request (CCR) process, including documentation, follow-up, escalation, and closure of open activities.
- Support program-specific quality activities, including CFT meetings, gate reviews, PPAP review and follow-up, escalation files, CEG-1004 creation, and JMC-folder inspection activities.
- Maintain quality records and program documentation by updating the CEG-FORM-113 Subassembly Sample Storage Log and related Smartsheets, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Education: HS/GED, and Technical Certificate
- Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 3-5 years progressive engineering experience
- Associate's or 2-year advanced degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Experience with automotive component development, supplier development, or production launch activities preferred.
- Working knowledge of AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
- Experience reviewing supplier quality documentation and evaluating PPAP submissions.
- Familiarity with Corrective Change Request processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality documentation systems.
- Experience using Smartsheet or similar project and quality-tracking platforms.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to create and maintain tracking logs, reports, presentations, checklists, and formal quality records.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, and compliance risks in technical documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple supplier submissions deadlines and program deliverables simultaneously.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Technologist Jobs
Align your credentials to U.S. standards
Engineering Technologist titles vary internationally, so get your degree evaluated by a NACES-member credential service before you apply. USCIS expects a direct-field degree match, and a formal equivalency report removes the most common grounds for an H-1B specialty occupation challenge.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
Pull the Engineering Technologist occupation profile from O*NET and cross-reference the listed knowledge areas with your actual job duties. When your resume mirrors that language, employers find it easier to draft the LCA job description that DOL requires before filing.
Target firms with active PERM or LCA filing history
Defense contractors, civil infrastructure firms, and industrial manufacturers file Labor Condition Applications for Engineering Technologist roles far more consistently than general staffing agencies. Use Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified LCA sponsorship history and filter by role type before you apply.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which of the four wage tiers applies. Accepting a Level I wage when your duties qualify as Level II can stall your LCA certification and delay your start date.
Ask your employer about the LCA posting requirement
Employers must post the LCA notice at your physical work location for ten consecutive business days before DOL certifies it. If you're placed at a client site rather than the employer's office, confirm the posting plan in writing so the certification timeline doesn't slip.
Clarify status portability if your petition is pending
If you're already in H-1B status and changing employers, your new employer only needs to file the I-129 petition with USCIS for you to begin work. You don't need to wait for approval, but confirm the receipt notice is in hand before your first day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Technologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position routinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical, civil, or electrical engineering technology. USCIS scrutinizes technologist titles more closely than engineer titles, so the job description needs to show that a generalist degree won't suffice. Roles tied to specific technical standards, design software, or regulated industries typically satisfy the requirement.
Which visa types are realistic for Engineering Technologist candidates?
H-1B is the most common path for most nationalities, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which carries a 10,500-per-year cap that has never been exhausted and doesn't involve a lottery. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits the USMCA engineer category. Each path requires the employer to file a Labor Condition Application before the visa application proceeds.
How do I find Engineering Technologist employers who actually sponsor visas?
Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history for engineering roles. Many firms that sponsor regularly are in defense, infrastructure, utilities, and industrial manufacturing, where project-based staffing and specialized technical knowledge make international hiring common. Filtering by role type on Migrate Mate narrows the list to employers who have filed for comparable positions, so you're not applying cold.
Will a three-year engineering technology degree from outside the U.S. satisfy USCIS requirements?
Possibly, but only if a credential evaluation report from a recognized NACES-member service confirms it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the relevant field. USCIS does not automatically accept foreign three-year degrees as equivalent. If your degree falls short, documented work experience can supplement it under the three-for-one rule, where three years of specialized experience substitutes for one year of formal education.
What happens to my visa status if my Engineering Technologist role is reclassified or my project ends?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. During that window, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once USCIS receives it. Keeping your I-94 record current and monitoring your authorized period of stay through USCIS is essential when project-based work creates gaps.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Engineering Technologist 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.