H-1B1 Chile Visa Automation Engineer Jobs
Automation Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship are open to Chilean nationals under the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application, and you apply directly at the consulate with your job offer in hand.
Find H-1B1 Chile Visa Automation Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 94+ Automation Engineer jobs










See all 94+ Automation Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Automation Engineer roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
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.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: QA Tester, Testing, Test Engineer, Quality Assurance, QA, Quality, Technology, Engineering
See all 94+ H-1B1 Chile Visa Automation Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B1 Chile Visa Automation Engineer Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Engineer
Align your degree to the role
Automation Engineer is a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. A degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering typically qualifies. A computer science degree may qualify if your role centers on control systems or industrial software.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before your salary discussion so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filings for automation and controls roles. Companies that have filed before already understand the process, which shortens the time between offer and consulate appointment.
Clarify your role's classification with O*NET
Automation Engineer titles vary widely across industries. Pull your job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Industrial Engineers or Electrical Engineers before your interview so you can confirm specialty occupation status if a consular officer asks.
Get your LCA certified before scheduling the interview
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. Don't book your consulate appointment until the certified LCA is in hand. Arriving without it forces a reschedule, which can add weeks depending on appointment availability at your consulate.
Prepare a concurrent status plan if switching employers
H-1B1 Chile status isn't portable the way H-1B visa is. If you change employers, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp. Factor that gap into your transition timeline and keep your Chilean passport current.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Chile visa?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering. Roles focused on PLC programming, SCADA systems, or industrial controls generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Generalist technician roles that don't require a specific degree field can fall short, so your offer letter should clearly state the degree requirement.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa differ from the H-1B for Automation Engineers?
The H-1B1 Chile visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Chile rather than through USCIS. The annual cap is 1,400 visas and has never been exhausted. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, so maintaining clear nonimmigrant intent matters, and status isn't portable between employers the way H-1B portability works under AC21.
How can I find employers who sponsor H-1B1 Chile visas for Automation Engineer positions?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history in engineering and automation roles. This filters out companies that have never navigated the process and surfaces ones already familiar with the LCA requirements, consulate timelines, and prevailing wage obligations specific to your target location and SOC code.
What documents should I bring to my H-1B1 Chile consulate interview as an Automation Engineer?
You'll need your certified LCA, the job offer letter specifying your role and degree requirement, your degree certificate and transcripts, your DS-160 confirmation, the MRV fee receipt, and a valid Chilean passport. If your degree is not from a Chilean or U.S. institution, bring a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator confirming U.S. equivalency.
Does my employer need to file anything with USCIS to sponsor my H-1B1 Chile visa?
No USCIS petition is required. Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL through the FLAG system, and DOL certifies it. You then apply for the visa directly at the U.S. consulate in Chile using that certified LCA alongside your DS-160 and supporting documents. USCIS is not involved in H-1B1 Chile processing.