TN Visa Controls Engineer Jobs
Controls Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering PLC programming, SCADA systems, and automated manufacturing work. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Your degree must be in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering.
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We are seeking a hands-on Electric Controls Engineer to support the design, drafting, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems for Modular Data Center solutions. This role contributes across the project lifecycle—developing build-ready documentation, supporting integration, and resolving real-world issues during production, testing, and commissioning. Success requires strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to translate design intent into accurate deliverables.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you do?
- Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems in alignment with customer requirements and project scope
- Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation
- Support multi-vendor system integration (sensors, communications, redundancy requirements)
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and internal engineering processes
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Participate in design reviews and customer meetings
- Maintain revision control and document design changes
- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned
- Travel up to 15% as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in controls and electrical system design (data center, industrial, or mission-critical preferred)
- Experience with LV/MV power distribution controls and industrial control panels (UL508A, UL2755 familiarity)
- Knowledge of ATS schemes, HVAC controls, BMS, and EPMS integration
- Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, EPLAN, or similar
- Strong understanding of NEC, protection schemes, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP, DNP3)
- Ability to read, develop, and modify electrical schematics and ladder logic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What’s in it for you?
- Work on innovative, mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
COMPENSATION
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
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
We are seeking a hands-on Electric Controls Engineer to support the design, drafting, and troubleshooting of electrical and control systems for Modular Data Center solutions. This role contributes across the project lifecycle—developing build-ready documentation, supporting integration, and resolving real-world issues during production, testing, and commissioning. Success requires strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to translate design intent into accurate deliverables.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you do?
- Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems in alignment with customer requirements and project scope
- Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation
- Support multi-vendor system integration (sensors, communications, redundancy requirements)
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and internal engineering processes
- Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Participate in design reviews and customer meetings
- Maintain revision control and document design changes
- Provide hands-on support to manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned
- Travel up to 15% as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in controls and electrical system design (data center, industrial, or mission-critical preferred)
- Experience with LV/MV power distribution controls and industrial control panels (UL508A, UL2755 familiarity)
- Knowledge of ATS schemes, HVAC controls, BMS, and EPMS integration
- Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, EPLAN, or similar
- Strong understanding of NEC, protection schemes, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP, DNP3)
- Ability to read, develop, and modify electrical schematics and ladder logic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What’s in it for you?
- Work on innovative, mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
COMPENSATION
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
BENEFITS
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
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 a Controls Engineer
Align your credentials to USMCA engineer categories
TN visa classification requires a degree in engineering, not just a related field. A controls engineering role backed by a computer science or physics degree often draws CBP scrutiny, so prepare a credential evaluation that maps your coursework to the engineering category explicitly.
Target manufacturers with visa sponsorship experience
Automotive, aerospace, and food processing companies often hire controls engineers under TN status. Prioritize employers with recent visa filings, since their experience with visa sponsorship demonstrates familiarity with work authorization processes. Look for roles emphasizing PLC or SCADA system requirements—these technical specifications strengthen your case when presenting your credentials and support letter at the U.S. port of entry or consulate, where you'll demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under the TN category.
Request a detailed offer letter before your border crossing
For Canadian citizens, CBP adjudicates TN status at the port of entry on the spot. Your offer letter must specify your title as engineer, describe control systems duties, state your degree requirement, and confirm full-time employment to avoid a same-day denial.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who sponsor TN visas
Search Migrate Mate to identify controls engineering roles at companies with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. Filtering by TN-eligible roles saves time and connects you directly with employers experienced with work visa processes who are likely to understand your visa needs.
Prepare documentation for multi-site or contractor roles
Controls engineers frequently work on-site at client facilities rather than at the sponsoring employer's address. CBP can question whether a contractor arrangement satisfies the employer-employee relationship TN requires, so get a client work authorization letter alongside your offer letter.
Understand Mexico's TN allocation before your consular appointment
Mexican citizens are subject to an annual TN cap of 5,500 visas. Schedule your consular interview in Mexico City, Guadalajara, or Monterrey well before your intended start date, and confirm your employer's role description matches the engineer occupation list exactly.
Controls Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a controls engineer role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, controls engineering falls under the USMCA engineer occupation category, which covers electrical, mechanical, industrial, and systems engineers. Your job duties must center on engineering work, such as designing or programming control systems, PLCs, or SCADA infrastructure. A title of 'controls engineer' with an engineering degree and a qualifying employer offer is the standard path to TN approval.
How does TN compare to H-1B for controls engineer positions?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery each spring, and approval can take six months or more. For controls engineers with a Canadian or Mexican passport, TN is faster to obtain, simpler to renew, and allows you to start work sooner after receiving an offer.
Where can I find controls engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists controls engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying and discovering sponsorship issues after the interview. Filtering by TN-eligible positions narrows your search to companies experienced with work visa sponsorship and prepared to write the support letter you'll need at the U.S. border or consulate.
Can I cross the Canadian border to get TN status as a controls engineer?
Canadian citizens can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry without scheduling a consular appointment. Bring your offer letter, engineering degree transcripts or diploma, and a credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside the U.S. or Canada. CBP officers adjudicate TN applications on the spot, and most approvals are granted the same day.
What happens to my TN status if I change controls engineering employers?
TN status is employer-specific, so switching companies requires a new TN filing. Canadian citizens can re-enter at the border with a new offer letter from the next employer. Mexican citizens must return to a U.S. consulate in Mexico for a new visa stamp. You cannot begin working for the new employer until the new TN is approved.