H-1B1 Chile Visa Automation Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship lets Chilean automation professionals work in the U.S. without entering the H-1B lottery. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and your application goes directly to a U.S. consulate. Roles in industrial automation, controls engineering, and robotics integration qualify when they require a relevant bachelor's degree.
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KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Test Automation Engineer will develop and maintain automated testing solutions that enhance product quality, strengthen CI/CD processes, and support reliable, efficient software releases. This role is suited for someone with strong problem-solving skills who is committed to improving test efficiency, preventing defects, and driving continuous quality improvements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Implement automated test suites aligned with project requirements and product lifecycle needs.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous validation and fast feedback loops.
- Contribute to improving automation KPIs, including pipeline stability and early defect detection.
- Document automation approaches, maintain test artifacts, and support internal knowledge sharing.
- Support a collaborative environment by sharing knowledge, reusable assets, and best practices focused on test automation.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including peer reviews and collaborative problem-solving.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of automation frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with a proven track record in test automation strategy and implementation.
- Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to test automation, with JavaScript or Python preferred due to their central role in our automation frameworks.
- Intermediate experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines that support continuous testing, validation, and automated reporting.
- Intermediate knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL for data validation and database-related automation.
- Demonstrated understanding of modern software development technologies and design practices and common architectural patterns.
- Preferred Experience scripting CI/CD pipelines (YAML, Bash, PowerShell).
- Demonstrated Understanding logistical workflows and processes with the ability to automate end-to-end integration tests.
- Prior Linux experience, including automation in mixed Linux/Windows environments.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
WHO WE ARE
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Test Automation Engineer will develop and maintain automated testing solutions that enhance product quality, strengthen CI/CD processes, and support reliable, efficient software releases. This role is suited for someone with strong problem-solving skills who is committed to improving test efficiency, preventing defects, and driving continuous quality improvements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Implement automated test suites aligned with project requirements and product lifecycle needs.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous validation and fast feedback loops.
- Contribute to improving automation KPIs, including pipeline stability and early defect detection.
- Document automation approaches, maintain test artifacts, and support internal knowledge sharing.
- Support a collaborative environment by sharing knowledge, reusable assets, and best practices focused on test automation.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including peer reviews and collaborative problem-solving.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of automation frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance with a proven track record in test automation strategy and implementation.
- Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to test automation, with JavaScript or Python preferred due to their central role in our automation frameworks.
- Intermediate experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines that support continuous testing, validation, and automated reporting.
- Intermediate knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL for data validation and database-related automation.
- Demonstrated understanding of modern software development technologies and design practices and common architectural patterns.
- Preferred Experience scripting CI/CD pipelines (YAML, Bash, PowerShell).
- Demonstrated Understanding logistical workflows and processes with the ability to automate end-to-end integration tests.
- Prior Linux experience, including automation in mixed Linux/Windows environments.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Automation Jobs
Align your degree to automation SOC codes
Consular officers verify that your Chilean engineering or computer science degree matches the specific O*NET occupation code your employer lists. Check the O*NET profile for your target role before applying so there are no surprises at the interview.
Confirm prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets DOL prevailing wage for your automation job title and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself so you can flag any underpayment before the Labor Condition Application is filed.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for automation and controls roles. Companies with existing LCA history understand the H-1B1 Chile process and won't need convincing that it works.
Prepare Chilean credential equivalency documentation early
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Chilean university degree meets U.S. bachelor's equivalency standards. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer starts the LCA, not after you receive an offer.
Use the H-1B1 Chile cap to negotiate start dates
Because the annual 1,400-visa allocation almost never fills, you aren't locked into an October 1 start date the way H-1B holders are. You can negotiate a start date that aligns with project timelines rather than the federal fiscal year.
Understand how status changes affect automation contracts
H-1B1 visa Chile status is employer-specific, so switching from one automation contractor to another requires a new LCA and consular stamp. Build at least 60 days of transition time into any job change plan to avoid a gap in authorized employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do automation jobs qualify for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, automation roles qualify when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or industrial engineering. Titles like controls engineer, automation engineer, robotics systems engineer, and PLC programmer regularly appear in certified Labor Condition Applications. The consular officer will verify the degree-to-role match at your interview.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for automation professionals?
The H-1B requires surviving a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection; the H-1B1 Chile has no lottery at all and an annual cap of 1,400 visas that rarely fills. Your application also bypasses USCIS and goes directly to the U.S. consulate, cutting months from the timeline. The trade-off is that H-1B1 Chile does not confer dual intent, so immigrant visa planning requires separate steps.
How can I find automation employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for automation and controls roles, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the H-1B1 Chile process. Filtering by LCA data is more reliable than guessing from job postings, which rarely mention the specific visa types a company will sponsor.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 Chile LCA for a remote automation role?
The LCA is tied to a specific work location, and DOL requires a prevailing wage determination for wherever you will physically work. If you'll work remotely from a U.S. address, that address becomes the certified worksite. Employers must post the LCA notice at that location and ensure the offered wage meets prevailing wage for that specific metropolitan area, not their headquarters.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my automation project ends early?
H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your specific employer and the employment terms in your LCA. If your role ends, you don't have a statutory grace period codified the way H-1B holders do under the 60-day rule. You should begin a new employer's LCA process or take steps to change status as soon as you know the position is ending to avoid a lapse in authorized stay.
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