TN Visa Assembly Technician Jobs
Assembly Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Industrial Engineers and Scientific Technicians categories, depending on how the position is structured. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with employer documentation. Mexican citizens require a consular visa appointment. A bachelor's degree or relevant technical credential is required.
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As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on the airframe assembly team, you will play a key role in the scale-up of Joby's high-volume aircraft production line. You will help the Joby team develop and implement the processes, tools, and ideas required to scale from several aircraft per year to hundreds of aircraft per year. This role will require you to not only develop tools and processes but also contribute to the overall vision of a flying rideshare service by thinking beyond the confines of the traditional aerospace industry and reimagining the possibilities of aviation.
Responsibilities:
- Make key contributions to the development of Joby's high-output production system to produce aircraft at rates that have not yet been achieved in the aerospace industry.
- Seek out and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods capable of dramatically accelerating assembly production rates.
- Collaborate with the tooling team to develop efficient and effective assembly tools oriented toward high-volume production.
- Collaborate with Job's partners at Toyota to develop highly effective production tools and systems.
- Work closely with the Design and Stress teams to ensure that manufacturability guides all facets of the airframe design.
- Author clear, explicit, and easy-to-follow manufacturing work instructions.
- Work closely with the production team on the shop floor to quickly address issues and resolve technical challenges.
- Develop and implement factory layouts for future airframe production facilities.
- Work with the Quality Engineering team to conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), assembly fixture qualifications, and PFMEAs.
- Lead development projects with multidisciplinary teams, including Design, Stress, M&P, Quality, Tooling, Production, and Purchasing.
- Define assembly sequences and workflows for large and small airframe assemblies.
- Own the implementation of assembly tools and equipment, from concept development to final acceptance testing.
- Lead first-time builds and provide ongoing support during factory bring-up.
- Mentor junior members of the manufacturing engineering team to develop their talent and accelerate their rate of learning.
- Manage schedules for initial builds, identify schedule risks, and relentlessly seek opportunities to reduce timelines.
- Identify company-wide improvement opportunities, specifically those related to composite manufacturing and assembly operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with mechanical design, as well as fixture and assembly tooling design.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management experience.
- Experience conducting PFMEAs and writing manufacturing work instructions.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings of piece-parts and assemblies, including GD&T.
- Proven ability to provide impactful technical feedback on new designs to improve manufacturability (DFM).
- Experience in prototype and production manufacturing.
- Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment and quickly adapt to changing inputs, requirements, and direction.
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience with composites manufacturing (lamination, bonding, drilling, and fastening).
- Experience with automated or robotic manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, processing, and materials.
- Experience developing factory layouts and workstations.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing methods and time study analysis.
COMPENSATION
- The target base pay for this position is $105,800 - $145,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
INTRODUCTION
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on the airframe assembly team, you will play a key role in the scale-up of Joby's high-volume aircraft production line. You will help the Joby team develop and implement the processes, tools, and ideas required to scale from several aircraft per year to hundreds of aircraft per year. This role will require you to not only develop tools and processes but also contribute to the overall vision of a flying rideshare service by thinking beyond the confines of the traditional aerospace industry and reimagining the possibilities of aviation.
Responsibilities:
- Make key contributions to the development of Joby's high-output production system to produce aircraft at rates that have not yet been achieved in the aerospace industry.
- Seek out and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods capable of dramatically accelerating assembly production rates.
- Collaborate with the tooling team to develop efficient and effective assembly tools oriented toward high-volume production.
- Collaborate with Job's partners at Toyota to develop highly effective production tools and systems.
- Work closely with the Design and Stress teams to ensure that manufacturability guides all facets of the airframe design.
- Author clear, explicit, and easy-to-follow manufacturing work instructions.
- Work closely with the production team on the shop floor to quickly address issues and resolve technical challenges.
- Develop and implement factory layouts for future airframe production facilities.
- Work with the Quality Engineering team to conduct First Article Inspections (FAI), assembly fixture qualifications, and PFMEAs.
- Lead development projects with multidisciplinary teams, including Design, Stress, M&P, Quality, Tooling, Production, and Purchasing.
- Define assembly sequences and workflows for large and small airframe assemblies.
- Own the implementation of assembly tools and equipment, from concept development to final acceptance testing.
- Lead first-time builds and provide ongoing support during factory bring-up.
- Mentor junior members of the manufacturing engineering team to develop their talent and accelerate their rate of learning.
- Manage schedules for initial builds, identify schedule risks, and relentlessly seek opportunities to reduce timelines.
- Identify company-wide improvement opportunities, specifically those related to composite manufacturing and assembly operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with mechanical design, as well as fixture and assembly tooling design.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management experience.
- Experience conducting PFMEAs and writing manufacturing work instructions.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings of piece-parts and assemblies, including GD&T.
- Proven ability to provide impactful technical feedback on new designs to improve manufacturability (DFM).
- Experience in prototype and production manufacturing.
- Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment and quickly adapt to changing inputs, requirements, and direction.
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong experience with composites manufacturing (lamination, bonding, drilling, and fastening).
- Experience with automated or robotic manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, processing, and materials.
- Experience developing factory layouts and workstations.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing methods and time study analysis.
COMPENSATION
- The target base pay for this position is $105,800 - $145,000/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Assembly Technician
Verify your credential matches the TN category
Assembly Technician roles can qualify under Scientific Technician or Industrial Engineer. Your degree or technical diploma must align with the specific category your employer lists on the TN visa support letter, or CBP can deny entry.
Request a detailed TN support letter
Ask your employer to specify the TN category, your job duties, your qualifications, and the employment period in the offer letter. Vague letters are the leading cause of CBP requests for more information at the port of entry.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Assembly Technician roles are concentrated in manufacturing. Employers with recent visa filings demonstrate established experience sponsoring work visas, which signals they're equipped to navigate TN sponsorship without building the process from scratch.
Search TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Assembly Technician openings by employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts out roles where you'd need to educate HR on the process before your application even moves forward.
Prepare your technical credentials in advance
Gather your degree transcripts, trade certificates, and any government-issued credential evaluations before applying. Canadian applicants present these directly to CBP at the border, so delays sourcing documents can stall a same-day approval.
Clarify your TN status before accepting contract work
Some Assembly Technician roles are filled through staffing agencies. Under TN rules, your petitioning employer must be the entity controlling your work. Triangulated arrangements where a third party directs your daily tasks can raise compliance issues with USCIS.
Assembly Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assembly Technician role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is classified. Assembly Technician positions can qualify under the Scientific Technician/Technologist or Industrial Engineer categories in the USMCA TN list. The job duties and your credentials must clearly support whichever category your employer uses. Roles that are primarily manual assembly without a scientific or engineering component are harder to qualify under TN.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Assembly Technician jobs?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery and waiting until October 1 of the fiscal year. For most Assembly Technician roles, TN is faster and more predictable, provided your job duties fit a qualifying TN category.
Where can I find Assembly Technician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Assembly Technician openings by employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never navigated the process. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type or sponsorship track record.
What documents do I need for a Canadian citizen TN application as an Assembly Technician?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter specifying your TN category and job duties, and proof of your qualifying credentials such as a degree or technical diploma. CBP adjudicates TN applications at the port of entry, so every document needs to be physically present. Incomplete packets can result in being turned back.
Can Mexican citizens apply for TN status as Assembly Technicians at the border like Canadians?
No. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling. The process requires a consular appointment, an approved DS-160 application, and the same supporting employer documentation. Processing timelines vary by consulate. Once approved, the TN visa is stamped in your passport and you present it at the port of entry.