TN Visa Controls Technician Jobs
Controls Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineering technologist category, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a direct path to U.S. employment without a lottery. Your degree or technical diploma in instrumentation, electrical systems, or industrial automation is the credential employers and CBP will evaluate.
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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 Technician
Verify your credential maps to TN
TN visa eligibility for Controls Technicians depends on holding a degree or diploma in engineering technology, electronics, or a related technical field. A general trades certificate alone typically won't satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for this category.
Target manufacturers running automated production lines
Automotive, pharmaceutical, and food processing facilities rely heavily on PLC and SCADA systems and file TN petitions regularly for controls roles. Searching by NAICS codes for those industries narrows your list to employers already familiar with TN sponsorship.
Get your job offer letter TN-ready before filing
CBP reviews the offer letter at the port of entry for Canadians. It must specify your title, duties tied to instrumentation or control systems, wage, and that the position requires your technical credential, not just prefers it.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with active TN hiring
Migrate Mate filters Controls Technician postings by employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying and explaining the visa from scratch. Lead with roles marked as TN-eligible to cut your job search timeline.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' different filing path
Mexican citizens must file Form I-129 with USCIS before starting work, unlike Canadians who can present their documents at a port of entry. Build at least 30 to 60 days of processing time into your start date negotiation with the employer.
Request TN status in three-year increments from day one
Each TN admission can be granted for up to three years. If an employer or CBP officer offers a shorter period, you can respectfully ask for the full term, since USCIS and CBP both allow it for qualified Controls Technician positions under USMCA.
Controls Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Technician role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Controls Technician positions qualify under the USMCA's engineering technologist category when the role requires specialized knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, SCADA systems, or industrial control networks. You'll need a degree or technical diploma in engineering technology or a closely related field. CBP evaluates both your credential and the job duties described in the employer's offer letter at the time of admission.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Controls Technician jobs?
TN has no annual cap or lottery, which means Canadian professionals can apply at a port of entry and begin work the same day if approved. H-1B visa selection is randomized and limited to 85,000 registrations per year, with a months-long wait before employment starts. For Controls Technician roles, TN is faster, more predictable, and requires no USCIS petition for Canadians, making it the more practical sponsorship path for this occupation.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must produce a detailed offer letter on company letterhead specifying your job title, a summary of controls-specific duties, your start date, wage, and a statement that the position requires your technical degree. For Mexican nationals, the employer also files Form I-129 with USCIS. Canadians present the letter directly at the border alongside their credential documentation, so errors in the letter can cause an immediate denial at the port of entry.
Where can I find Controls Technician jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Controls Technician roles filtered by employers who actively sponsor TN visas, so you can focus your search on companies already open to the process. Starting with TN-ready postings avoids spending time convincing employers unfamiliar with USMCA work authorization, which is a common friction point for Canadian and Mexican professionals in technical fields.
Can I switch employers after starting work on a TN visa as a Controls Technician?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your admission. Canadians need to apply at a port of entry with a new offer letter from the incoming employer before beginning work there. Mexican nationals must file a new I-129 with USCIS. Your current TN does not automatically transfer, so coordinate the timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorized status between your last day and your new employer's paperwork clearing.