TN Visa Automation Project Manager Jobs
Automation Project Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's engineer category, making this one of the more direct paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in U.S. manufacturing and industrial automation. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and employers file at the port of entry or consulate.
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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 TN Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Project Manager
Align your credentials to engineer classification
TN visa sponsorship for Automation Project Managers routes through the engineer category, so your degree must be in engineering or a directly related field. A management or business degree alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement at the border.
Target manufacturers with active automation programs
Focus your search on U.S. manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and industrial integrators running active automation deployments. These employers file TN petitions routinely and understand the documentation required, which shortens the offer-to-start timeline significantly.
Search TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Automation Project Manager openings by employers with TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts through postings where sponsorship is technically possible but the employer has never actually filed, saving you weeks of back-and-forth.
Request a support letter detailing your automation scope
The employer's TN support letter must specify your role's technical scope, including PLC systems, SCADA integration, or robotics implementation. Generic project management language without engineering specifics is a common reason officers push back at the port of entry.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on management versus engineering duties
Canadian citizens crossing at the border should expect officers to examine whether your day-to-day duties are primarily technical or administrative. Bring documentation showing hands-on engineering responsibilities, not just team oversight, to support your TN classification.
Understand Mexican TN filing differs from Canadian processing
Mexican professionals must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, and the TN allocation for Mexico is capped annually. Start the consular scheduling process early, as appointment availability varies significantly by time of year.
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Find Automation Project Manager JobsAutomation Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Project Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your role is classified under the engineer category and your degree is in engineering or a related technical field. The position must involve substantive engineering work, such as overseeing PLC programming, system integration, or automation architecture, not purely administrative project coordination. Officers at the port of entry or consulate will assess whether the duties are primarily technical in nature.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN visa sponsorship is faster and more predictable for Automation Project Managers than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and processing happens at the port of entry on the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B requires a cap-subject petition filed months in advance with uncertain selection odds. The tradeoff is that TN status requires maintaining an active employer relationship and doesn't lead directly to permanent residence.
What documentation does an employer need to sponsor a TN visa for this role?
The employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, the engineering category claimed, your anticipated start date, and a description of your technical duties. Your degree transcripts or diploma confirming an engineering credential are required. If you're Canadian, you present these documents at the port of entry. Mexican nationals submit them as part of the consular visa application.
Where can I find Automation Project Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for this search. You can filter roles by TN visa sponsorship and job title, so you're only seeing employers who have indicated willingness to file. Generic job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend significant time confirming sponsorship availability on each application before you can meaningfully proceed.
Can a Mexican citizen on TN status change Automation Project Manager employers mid-year?
Yes, but the process differs from Canada. Mexican TN holders need a new consular appointment to obtain a visa stamp reflecting the new employer before starting work, since TN status for Mexican nationals is tied to the consular-issued visa. Canadian TN holders can generally change employers by presenting a new support letter and credentials at a port of entry for a fresh admission.
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