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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Job ID: 42311
Location:
Miramar, FL, US, 33027
Dallas, TX, US, 75254
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The QA Automation Test Engineer plays a pivotal role within the ERP Test Engineering organization, responsible for designing, developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks that validate SAP solutions across functional, integration and regression testing domains. The core mandate of this role is to execute automation delivery with increasing autonomy – contributing meaningfully to the Tosca framework, driving test coverage across SAP modules, and producing high-quality automation assets that meet established framework standards. The QA Automation Test Engineer works closely with Staff QA Automation Engineer, business analysts, functional subject matter experts, architects and development teams, to define strategy, enforce standards, implementing cutting-edge testing technologies, and delivering measurable improvements in release quality at scale. The QA Automation Test Engineer combines solid SAP process knowledge with hand-on Tosca automation expertise to execute test cycles, support environment readiness, analyze defects and recommend process improvements. This role actively contributes to elevating the automation capabilities of the QA team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain Tosca automated test scripts and reusable components in alignment with framework standards.
- Ensure automation scripts are scalable, maintainable and transferable.
- Identify, investigate and resolve automation script failures, troubleshoot Tosca technical issues and escalate blockers.
- Leverage Tosca Commander, Data Integrity and Live Compare tools to execute test cycles.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases and scenarios for SAP modules.
- Evaluate testability of business and technical requirements from business requirements, user stories and solution design documents.
- Perform impact analysis on SAP changes, system upgrades and process modifications.
- Execute root cause analysis on defects identified during automation test execution; document findings and coordinate resolution with development and functional teams.
- Support data availability for automated testing; validate environment readiness by executing and reviewing smoke test results.
- Participate in requirements review sessions and automation readiness meetings; contribute quality risk assessment based on test coverage analysis and defect trends.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Information Systems) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
3+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance testing and solution design, development.
Extensive experience with test automation tools (Tosca preferred) in SAP environment.
In-depth familiarity with software development, automation testing practices, and quality assurance processes.
Experience in DevOps and Agile technology environments.
Ability to work with increasing autonomy; strong ownership of individual work and automation deliverables.
Native-level proficiency/fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Tricentis Tosca Commander, Data Integrity and Live Compare tools.
Experience in one or more SAP functional domains (ex: OTC, FTD, R2R, COM).
SAP upgrade experience (ECC to S/4HANA) strongly preferred.
Knowledgeable in coding practices and design patterns for building maintainable automation frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse roles throughout the organization to develop holistic testing strategies and select appropriate testing frameworks.
Strong ability to creatively troubleshoot problems and work with cross-functional teams.
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com.
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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 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.