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Automation Project Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting U.S. project leadership roles in industrial automation and systems integration.
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Schneider Electric USA, Inc. seeks a Welding and Automation Project Manager in Franklin, TN.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive a project in a multicultural, complex environment. Translate objectives into operational action plans to organize and schedule the project. Identify the risks related to a project to assess the consequences and stay focused on priorities and key issues. Develop all aspects of an industrial project, including customer requirements, logistics, supply chain, locations, technology, product characteristics, and total cost. Identify, understand, and optimize E2E flows through system settings and capacity management to meet customer demand in accordance with SPS principles. Identify, analyze, and implement improvements to the technical limit of the manufacturing process. Anticipate changes and define medium- and long-term action plans to increase customer satisfaction while improving business growth and efficiency. Create a foundation of support through integrity and consistency. Remote eligible up to 3 days/week. 50% travel (10% international, 40% domestic) required to plants, suppliers, and trade shows.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or related engineering field and 5 years of progressive, post-bachelor’s experience in manufacturing welding and contact operations or related occupation, which must include at least some experience in the following skills:
- Managing projects accounting for manufacturing, quality, methods, procurement, and planning
- Engineering of weld and contact full parameters (electrodes, welder specs, contact metrology granular welding)
- Providing training on ATC, engineering, and GSC plants
- Managing industrial projects involving hydraulics, pneumatics, servo motion, PLCs, and I/O
- Engineering automation processes, including PLC, Motion Control, Robotic programming, machine vision
- Using AutoCAD and LabView
EOE.
To Apply: Visit http://careers.se.com and search Req#114163
COMPANY BOILER PLATE
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
Schneider Electric USA, Inc. seeks a Welding and Automation Project Manager in Franklin, TN.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive a project in a multicultural, complex environment. Translate objectives into operational action plans to organize and schedule the project. Identify the risks related to a project to assess the consequences and stay focused on priorities and key issues. Develop all aspects of an industrial project, including customer requirements, logistics, supply chain, locations, technology, product characteristics, and total cost. Identify, understand, and optimize E2E flows through system settings and capacity management to meet customer demand in accordance with SPS principles. Identify, analyze, and implement improvements to the technical limit of the manufacturing process. Anticipate changes and define medium- and long-term action plans to increase customer satisfaction while improving business growth and efficiency. Create a foundation of support through integrity and consistency. Remote eligible up to 3 days/week. 50% travel (10% international, 40% domestic) required to plants, suppliers, and trade shows.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or related engineering field and 5 years of progressive, post-bachelor’s experience in manufacturing welding and contact operations or related occupation, which must include at least some experience in the following skills:
- Managing projects accounting for manufacturing, quality, methods, procurement, and planning
- Engineering of weld and contact full parameters (electrodes, welder specs, contact metrology granular welding)
- Providing training on ATC, engineering, and GSC plants
- Managing industrial projects involving hydraulics, pneumatics, servo motion, PLCs, and I/O
- Engineering automation processes, including PLC, Motion Control, Robotic programming, machine vision
- Using AutoCAD and LabView
EOE.
To Apply: Visit http://careers.se.com and search Req#114163
COMPANY BOILER PLATE
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Project Manager
Document your engineering degree equivalency early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but get a credential evaluation before applying. Consulates and employers sometimes request formal equivalency documentation for technical project management roles.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for project manager or automation engineering roles. Prior LCA filings signal that an employer understands E-3 sponsorship mechanics and won't stall on the process.
Clarify the specialty occupation case in your offer letter
Automation Project Manager roles can attract consular scrutiny if the job description blends general management with technical duties. Ask your employer to specify in the offer letter that a degree in engineering or a related technical field is required, not just preferred.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and errors at that stage can delay your start date by weeks.
Ask about third-party worksite arrangements upfront
Many automation project management roles place you at a client's facility, not the direct employer's office. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, so confirm with your employer whether any client sites are involved before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at the consulate
The E-3 requires demonstrating nonimmigrant intent at each renewal. If you're married to a U.S. citizen or have taken steps toward permanent residency, expect direct questions. Have a clear, honest account of your long-term plans ready before your interview.
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How do I find Automation Project Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Automation Project Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 visa sponsorship. Standard job searches rarely filter by visa type, so you can waste significant time applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces positions matched to E-3 eligibility specifically for Australian professionals.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Automation Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as electrical engineering, systems engineering, or computer science. The risk is when job descriptions use generic management language without specifying a degree requirement. If the posting says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' the consular officer may question whether the role genuinely qualifies. Your employer should tighten the job description before the LCA is filed.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Automation Project Manager roles?
The E-3 is available year-round with no lottery and no annual cap, while the H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery in April with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. For Australian professionals, the E-3 is far more predictable. Both visas require an employer-sponsored LCA and a specialty occupation determination, so the documentation burden is similar, but the E-3 timeline is entirely within your and your employer's control.
Can I change employers or projects while on an E-3 as an Automation Project Manager?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally before starting. There's no portability rule like the one that exists for H-1B holders under AC21. If your role shifts to a different worksite or changes significantly in scope, the LCA may also need to be updated with DOL to reflect the new conditions.
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