TN Visa Automation Specialist Jobs
Automation Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst and Engineer categories, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. Your employer files the supporting documentation, and Canadians can receive TN status at the border on the same day.
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Get Access To All JobsTITLE: Project Engineer, Automation and Injection Molding Machines
FLSA: Exempt
UPDATED: 08/08/2026
DIVISION: ALL
REPORTS TO: Director, Quotation Engineering
Summary
Provide key internal and external sales support for the division to support increase in units sold.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for capital equipment projects from quotation phase until hand-over to customer.
- Technical, commercial verification of customer requests and orders.
- Clarification of technical items and feasibility studies.
- Cost evaluation and calculation for capital equipment, purchased system components, Engineering, Transportation, Assembly and Commissioning and Production support.
- Ability to manage timeline of projects.
- Proposal preparation and order processing responsibility in conjunction with Sales department.
- Responsibility of correspondence and order documentation.
- Creation of internal Manufacturing orders.
- Generate layouts for the solutions proposed to the customer, as needed.
- Must be able to manage special projects and follow-up with procedures and proper documentation.
- Must be able to maintain good customer relations and communications.
- Work closely with sales representatives as interface between the customer and the designers to provide technical support.
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Engineering Concepts
- Results Oriented
- KM Operations & Product Knowledge
- Initiative/Urgency
- Customer Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Technology
- Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Analytical Thinking
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment in our Florence facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines which create low-moderate noise.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop, and kneel.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
- Light to moderate lifting is required.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a salaried, exempt level, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary.
Travel
Travel is moderate, and some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to Germany or other international locations possible for training/conferences. Anticipated travel is 30%.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar field and 2 to 3 years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior project experience in capital equipment and mechanical/electrical systems design, applications engineering.
Preferred Education and Experience
- German language proficiency a strong plus.
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
TITLE: Project Engineer, Automation and Injection Molding Machines
FLSA: Exempt
UPDATED: 08/08/2026
DIVISION: ALL
REPORTS TO: Director, Quotation Engineering
Summary
Provide key internal and external sales support for the division to support increase in units sold.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for capital equipment projects from quotation phase until hand-over to customer.
- Technical, commercial verification of customer requests and orders.
- Clarification of technical items and feasibility studies.
- Cost evaluation and calculation for capital equipment, purchased system components, Engineering, Transportation, Assembly and Commissioning and Production support.
- Ability to manage timeline of projects.
- Proposal preparation and order processing responsibility in conjunction with Sales department.
- Responsibility of correspondence and order documentation.
- Creation of internal Manufacturing orders.
- Generate layouts for the solutions proposed to the customer, as needed.
- Must be able to manage special projects and follow-up with procedures and proper documentation.
- Must be able to maintain good customer relations and communications.
- Work closely with sales representatives as interface between the customer and the designers to provide technical support.
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Engineering Concepts
- Results Oriented
- KM Operations & Product Knowledge
- Initiative/Urgency
- Customer Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Technology
- Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Customer Focus
- Innovation
- Analytical Thinking
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment in our Florence facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines which create low-moderate noise.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop, and kneel.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
- Light to moderate lifting is required.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a salaried, exempt level, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary.
Travel
Travel is moderate, and some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to Germany or other international locations possible for training/conferences. Anticipated travel is 30%.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar field and 2 to 3 years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior project experience in capital equipment and mechanical/electrical systems design, applications engineering.
Preferred Education and Experience
- German language proficiency a strong plus.
Krauss-Maffei Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Specialist
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree must align directly with automation systems, controls engineering, or a related technical discipline. A general engineering degree can work, but you'll need your job offer letter to connect your specific qualifications to the automation tasks you'll perform.
Target manufacturers with established immigration programs
Industrial automation roles cluster in automotive, aerospace, and food processing sectors. Companies in these industries routinely file TN visa documentation for Controls Engineers and Systems Analysts, so their HR teams already understand the sponsorship process without needing education from you.
Verify your job title maps to a TN category
TN status doesn't list 'Automation Specialist' explicitly. Your employer must classify you under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Confirm this with your hiring manager before signing an offer, since a misclassified title can cause a denial at the border or port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching broadly for automation jobs wastes time on companies unfamiliar with TN paperwork. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're applying only to roles where the infrastructure to hire you already exists.
Prepare a support letter that addresses software and hardware scope
Automation Specialist roles often blend PLC programming, SCADA configuration, and robotics integration. Your employer's support letter should document the technical complexity of the role to satisfy the specialty occupation standard CBP officers apply at entry.
Understand the difference in process for Mexicans versus Canadians
Canadian professionals obtain TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry with no advance visa required. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate and receive a TN visa stamp before entering, which adds consular scheduling time to your overall timeline.
Automation Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but your role must be classified under an eligible USMCA category, most commonly Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. The job offer letter and employer support documentation need to demonstrate that the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field, such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or industrial automation.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Automation Specialist positions?
TN is significantly more practical for most Automation Specialists. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. Canadians can be approved at the border the same day they present their documents. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery slot, filing months in advance, and waiting through USCIS processing, making TN the faster, more predictable option for qualifying professionals.
Where can I find Automation Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces employers who have active TN visa sponsorship history for technical roles, so you're not spending time on companies that will stall or decline once they learn you need immigration support. Filtering by TN-eligible roles from the start keeps your job search focused on realistic opportunities.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa as an Automation Specialist?
Your employer prepares a support letter confirming the job title, duties, required qualifications, and your specific credentials. You bring that letter, your degree transcripts or diplomas, and a valid passport to the port of entry if you're Canadian. Mexican nationals present the same package at a U.S. consulate during the visa interview. No I-129 petition is required for Canadian TN applicants.
Can I switch employers while working in the U.S. on TN status as an Automation Specialist?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. When you change jobs, your new employer must prepare fresh TN documentation for the new role, and you'll need to obtain new TN authorization before starting work. Canadians can do this at a port of entry, while Mexican nationals need to return to a U.S. consulate or have their employer file a change of status petition with USCIS.