It's already possible if you have technical skills. Just find a company to sponsor you.
I once emigrated to Austria. Permanent residency would have been offered after 5 years, but I came back to the US before that.
I once emigrated to Austria. Permanent residency would have been offered after 5 years, but I came back to the US before that.
By and large, an American engineer moving to Europe is trading down in a big way - including but definitely not limited to financial compensation.
At the end of the day, in the US you get more pay, more respect and more recognition for the same work - and in many cases American software devs get vacation packages that are comparable to the European standard.
That low ranking is probably well deserved, but it applies at the macro level. The US medical system is fundamentally asymmetrical, but it's great for the "haves" - and for those privileged enough to enjoy good insurance plans, it offers some of the best healthcare in the world.
Given the context of this discussion, I think it's fair to assume that American engineers considering a move abroad currently have health coverage at home (or are in a position to get it). Apples to apples.