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Development Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering product development, systems design, and R&D positions across manufacturing, tech, and aerospace. Canadian citizens get same-day border approval; Mexican citizens need a consulate appointment. Your degree must be in engineering or a directly related field.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the R&D Engineer I, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter team focused on providing R&D support for a wide range of market-released diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to failure analysis, design changes, requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Provides R&D support for market-released cardiovascular catheters.
- Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality to support investigations and/or design changes.
- Develops solutions to improve product function and manufacturability.
- Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
- Writes and submits Engineering Change orders.
- Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of a project.
- Investigates and evaluates design changes, manufacturing changes, NCMRs, CAPAs and/or customer complaints.
- Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
- Researches various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes.
- Involved in test method and fixture development.
- Supports development of risk management documentation (DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA).
- Gains an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical or related Engineering degree.
- 0-2 years of related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes used in medical devices, specifically deflectable sheaths and/or EP Catheters preferred.
- Worked with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.).
- Solidworks or other CAD experience.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the R&D Engineer I, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter team focused on providing R&D support for a wide range of market-released diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to failure analysis, design changes, requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Provides R&D support for market-released cardiovascular catheters.
- Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality to support investigations and/or design changes.
- Develops solutions to improve product function and manufacturability.
- Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
- Writes and submits Engineering Change orders.
- Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of a project.
- Investigates and evaluates design changes, manufacturing changes, NCMRs, CAPAs and/or customer complaints.
- Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
- Researches various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes.
- Involved in test method and fixture development.
- Supports development of risk management documentation (DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA).
- Gains an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical or related Engineering degree.
- 0-2 years of related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes used in medical devices, specifically deflectable sheaths and/or EP Catheters preferred.
- Worked with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.).
- Solidworks or other CAD experience.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Development Engineer
Align your credentials to USMCA's Engineer category
TN approval hinges on a degree specifically in engineering, not just a related technical field. A computer science or physics degree typically won't qualify unless the job duties map directly to engineering work defined under USMCA.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Search for companies with recent visa filings in engineering roles. These employers have experience with work visa sponsorship and understand the sponsorship process, making them more likely to support your TN application and provide the required employer support letter.
Request a TN support letter before your border crossing
Canadians apply directly at a port of entry, but the employer's support letter is what CBP officers evaluate most closely. Get it on company letterhead, specifying your engineering role, degree, and USMCA category before you travel.
Prepare for consulate timelines if you hold Mexican citizenship
Mexican TN applicants must complete a U.S. consulate interview, which adds weeks to your start date. Build this into your negotiated start date with the employer so your offer letter isn't voided before you get your visa stamped.
Use Migrate Mate to find Development Engineer roles with sponsorship
Filter by TN-eligible employers on Migrate Mate to surface Development Engineer positions where companies are already set up to file. Avoids spending weeks on applications at companies that won't engage on visa sponsorship at all.
Clarify job title framing before the employer files
CBP scrutinizes job titles carefully. If your offer letter says 'Product Development Engineer' but internal systems list you as 'Technical Program Manager,' request a title correction before filing. Mismatches between title, duties, and degree are a leading TN denial trigger.
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Find Development Engineer JobsDevelopment Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided your job duties align with engineering work under the USMCA Engineer category and your degree is specifically in engineering or a directly related discipline. Roles focused on product design, systems development, or R&D typically qualify. Generalist titles like 'Technical Lead' or 'Program Manager' require stronger documentation to establish the engineering connection.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Development Engineer positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as the employer files and CBP approves, often on the same day at the border. H-1B requires winning a random lottery, a six-month wait, and a specific start date of October 1. For Development Engineers with a qualifying degree, TN is a more direct and predictable path.
Where can I find Development Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible professionals and lets you search Development Engineer roles filtered by employers open to sponsorship. General job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-screening dozens of postings. Searching through Migrate Mate puts you directly in front of employers who have already indicated they'll work with TN candidates.
Can my employer sponsor TN status if they've never done it before?
Yes. Unlike H-1B, TN doesn't require USCIS petition approval for Canadians, so there's no prior experience required on the employer's end. The employer writes a support letter and you present it at the border. The main risk is an employer who writes a vague or incomplete letter. Request a review of the letter before travel.
What happens if my Development Engineer job duties change after TN approval?
If your role shifts significantly beyond what was described in the original TN application, your status may no longer match your approved classification. You'd need a new TN entry reflecting the updated duties, which means either a fresh border crossing for Canadians or a new consulate appointment for Mexican citizens. Document any major role changes with your employer immediately.
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