TN Visa Automation Technician Jobs
Automation Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on your credentials and job duties. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens require consular processing. A qualifying bachelor's degree and a U.S. job offer are required.
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Job Summary:
This position is typically held by an individual that has at least 4 years’ experience in construction of low voltage electrical systems and preferably industry knowledge. This position is responsible for understanding project requirements such as specifications, standards, budgets, schedules, and safety. Must be able to conduct project activities on-site related to the coordination, installation, and commissioning of building automation and security management systems, and perform work both independently or with other team members. This individual should have experience with HVAC and security installations and be proficient in all types of building systems and application of our technology. Shall be capable of coordination of other project team activities on site, including coordination with other trades, commissioning agents, and customers. This position is responsible for project coordination, safety, installation, checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Ensures that daily activities on site for projects are completed and regular progress on projects are communicated to the project manager. Works under direct supervision of a Project Manager, and reports into a Program or Operations Manager.
Duties Include but not limited to:
- Gain customer exposure by attending meetings. Report back to the Project Engineer or Project Manager with action items and any additional deliverables that result from the meeting. Ensure that these items are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
- Participate in system startup and commissioning using standard pre-functional checkout processes. Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents, descopes and negotiates subcontracts, and manages schedule, change orders, and billings.
- Review field sketches for change order exposure and provide feedback to Project Manager.
- Subcontractor management, scheduling, planning and tracking.
- Responsibility for safety and wellbeing of employees and subcontractors on projects, inclusive of creation of site safety plans, site audits, PPE provision, and toolbox talks and adherence to jobsite requirements.
- Able to modify and update design drawings and maintain red line documents.
- Ensure materials are being delivered or coordinated to the site or subcontractors for installation.
- Participate in field quality control or safety audits and review analysis and results.
- Validate hardware and project installations. Install, replace and re-commission devices, equipment, and software.
- Diagnose communication problems and install control devices and other components as well as troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
- Attends project sites regularly. Attends required site meetings.
- Coordinate with on-site contractors for the installation of equipment based on shop drawings. Coordinate and address any issues during installation phase.
- Act as primary point of contact for subcontractors during installation phase.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to coordinate projects through the installation phase.
- Make sure that installation tracking sheets are updated regularly.
- QA/QC for project documentation.
Qualifications
- 2 plus years in installation and start-up of HVAC, building automation, and or security systems. HVAC controls and or construction Industry or 6 plus years’ experience as a Project engineer, or combined years of system application engineering or technician experience.
- Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to function in highly charged situations with customers, teammates, team members, peers, and contemporaries.
- Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
- Strong collaborative skills, internal and external.
- Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
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.
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.
Building Automation Systems/Project Engineer for Columbus, OH area
Job Summary:
This position is typically held by an individual that has at least 4 years’ experience in construction of low voltage electrical systems and preferably industry knowledge. This position is responsible for understanding project requirements such as specifications, standards, budgets, schedules, and safety. Must be able to conduct project activities on-site related to the coordination, installation, and commissioning of building automation and security management systems, and perform work both independently or with other team members. This individual should have experience with HVAC and security installations and be proficient in all types of building systems and application of our technology. Shall be capable of coordination of other project team activities on site, including coordination with other trades, commissioning agents, and customers. This position is responsible for project coordination, safety, installation, checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Ensures that daily activities on site for projects are completed and regular progress on projects are communicated to the project manager. Works under direct supervision of a Project Manager, and reports into a Program or Operations Manager.
Duties Include but not limited to:
- Gain customer exposure by attending meetings. Report back to the Project Engineer or Project Manager with action items and any additional deliverables that result from the meeting. Ensure that these items are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
- Participate in system startup and commissioning using standard pre-functional checkout processes. Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents, descopes and negotiates subcontracts, and manages schedule, change orders, and billings.
- Review field sketches for change order exposure and provide feedback to Project Manager.
- Subcontractor management, scheduling, planning and tracking.
- Responsibility for safety and wellbeing of employees and subcontractors on projects, inclusive of creation of site safety plans, site audits, PPE provision, and toolbox talks and adherence to jobsite requirements.
- Able to modify and update design drawings and maintain red line documents.
- Ensure materials are being delivered or coordinated to the site or subcontractors for installation.
- Participate in field quality control or safety audits and review analysis and results.
- Validate hardware and project installations. Install, replace and re-commission devices, equipment, and software.
- Diagnose communication problems and install control devices and other components as well as troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
- Attends project sites regularly. Attends required site meetings.
- Coordinate with on-site contractors for the installation of equipment based on shop drawings. Coordinate and address any issues during installation phase.
- Act as primary point of contact for subcontractors during installation phase.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to coordinate projects through the installation phase.
- Make sure that installation tracking sheets are updated regularly.
- QA/QC for project documentation.
Qualifications
- 2 plus years in installation and start-up of HVAC, building automation, and or security systems. HVAC controls and or construction Industry or 6 plus years’ experience as a Project engineer, or combined years of system application engineering or technician experience.
- Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to function in highly charged situations with customers, teammates, team members, peers, and contemporaries.
- Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
- Strong collaborative skills, internal and external.
- Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
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.
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 Technician
Align your credentials to TN categories
TN visa classification for Automation Technicians depends on whether your duties map to Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Review your degree field against your job description before applying, because a mismatch is the most common denial trigger.
Target manufacturers with recent visa filings
Search job postings at employers with recent visa filings for automation and controls roles. These companies have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship and are more likely to be prepared to support TN candidates through the sponsorship process.
Get your engineering credentials evaluated early
If your degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, obtain a formal credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body before you start applying. CBP officers at ports of entry can and do question foreign degree equivalency on the spot.
Request a detailed offer letter before crossing
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at the border, so your offer letter must specify the TN category, proffered duties, required degree, and employment period. A vague letter from HR can result in a same-day denial with no appeal.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for automation jobs wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate filters specifically for companies with TN visa sponsorship history, so you spend your effort on roles where the employer is already prepared to file.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing timelines
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview rather than applying at the border. Factor in consulate appointment wait times when negotiating your start date with the employer, and confirm the employer will provide a support letter for the interview.
Automation Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Automation Technician role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on your specific job duties and degree. Automation Technician roles that involve designing, programming, or analyzing control systems typically qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer TN category. Roles focused primarily on manual equipment maintenance without a degree requirement are less likely to qualify. Your offer letter must document how your duties and credentials meet one of the defined USMCA professional categories.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Automation Technician jobs?
TN is significantly more accessible for Canadians and Mexicans than H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no petition filed with USCIS for Canadians who apply at the border. H-1B visa registrations are capped at 85,000 annually with a random lottery. TN status can also be obtained the same day for Canadians, while H-1B approval typically takes months. The trade-off is that TN is restricted to Canadian and Mexican nationals.
What documents do I need for TN sponsorship as an Automation Technician?
You'll need a valid passport, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer specifying your TN category and job duties, and proof of your qualifying degree such as transcripts or a diploma. If your degree is from outside North America or is in a field adjacent to your role, a credential evaluation helps. Mexican citizens also need a visa appointment at a U.S. consulate rather than applying at the border.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a TN visa for Automation Technician roles?
Most job postings don't explicitly advertise TN sponsorship, so filtering by employer history is more reliable than filtering by posting keywords. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with TN visa sponsorship history, which saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering at the offer stage that a company won't support the process. Focus on manufacturers, utilities, and industrial automation firms, which have the most consistent TN filing activity in this field.
Can I switch Automation Technician employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you must obtain new TN authorization before starting work with the new employer. For Canadians, that means either returning to a port of entry with a new offer letter or having the new employer file a change of employer petition with USCIS if you're already inside the U.S. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status the way an H-1B holder can port under AC21 portability rules.