TN Visa Development Manager Jobs
Development Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst categories, depending on how the position is structured. Canadian citizens can secure status at the border; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field is required.
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Delta Electronics is a global innovator at the forefront of technologies powering the future. Since 1971, we’ve been leading the way in high-efficiency power and thermal management solutions. Today, we’re driving transformation across industries with smart, sustainable systems that enable everything from AI, industrial automation, and data centers to EV charging, renewable energy, and intelligent buildings.
At Delta, we’re leading the energy transition with innovative solutions in solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure. Our technologies are helping utilities, businesses, and communities decarbonize and build resilient, intelligent energy ecosystems. Join us in creating a cleaner, smarter energy future.
Role Summary
Own the design and in-house development of the real-time control software that runs on the Microgrid Controller (MGC). This role sits at the intersection of power-electronics control theory and deterministic embedded software, building the droop / grid-forming / grid-following, dispatch, mode-transition, and protection logic that coordinates PCS, BESS, PV, and genset assets. You will bring hands-on knowledge of industry-grade controllers and translate control laws into safe, bounded, real-time code verified on HIL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop the MGC real-time control application on a deterministic RTOS/RT-Linux target — droop/VSG, PLL, GFM/GFL reference generation, P/Q dispatch, and bumpless mode transitions within 1 ms loops
- Implement secondary control (P-f and Q-V droop, virtual inertia, SOC-aware allocation, ramp-rate limiting, black-start sequencing, resynchronization) at the 1–100 ms layer
- Build protection coordination logic (50/51, 27/59, 81/81R, anti-islanding, interlock state machine, GOOSE fast trip/block) with hardware trip paths executing in 20 µs
- Design and tune power-electronics control loops interfacing to PCS/BESS unit controllers; validate stability, ride-through (LVRT/HVRT), and grid-fault behavior
- Configure and program industry controllers
- Implement deterministic comms and middleware — IEC 61850 GOOSE/MMS/SV, Modbus TCP, DNP3, PTP (IEEE 1588), lock-free IPC (DDS / shared-memory SPSC queues), with no dynamic allocation on the RT path
- Verify all functions on HIL (Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, RTDS, dSPACE) for grid-tied, islanded, black-start, failover, and fault-injection scenarios
- Support certification and release evidence — UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547, IEC 61850 conformance, IEC 62443 / NERC CIP — with clear design and test documentation
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Controls, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Strong grasp of power-electronics control — inverter current/voltage loops, PLL, droop, grid-forming/grid-following, and inverter-based-resource dynamics
- Hands-on real-time embedded software in C/C++ on RTOS (FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS/ThreadX) or PREEMPT_RT Linux, with bounded WCET, ISR, and deterministic scheduling discipline
- Practical experience with industry controllers / IEDs
- Working knowledge of power-system protocols: IEC 61850 (GOOSE/MMS), Modbus, DNP3, and PTP time synchronization
- Experience with model-based design and HIL (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Typhoon HIL / OPAL-RT / RTDS) and test automation in Python
- Ability to read SLDs, I/O lists, protection settings, control narratives, and register maps; clear technical writing for specs, test plans, and release evidence
Pay Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microgrid / BESS plant controller, PPC, or grid-forming inverter control development
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git mono-repo workflows, CI/CD, and formal change control / release gates
Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas:
EEO Statement:
Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Who We Are:
Delta Electronics is a global innovator at the forefront of technologies powering the future. Since 1971, we’ve been leading the way in high-efficiency power and thermal management solutions. Today, we’re driving transformation across industries with smart, sustainable systems that enable everything from AI, industrial automation, and data centers to EV charging, renewable energy, and intelligent buildings.
At Delta, we’re leading the energy transition with innovative solutions in solar inverters, energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure. Our technologies are helping utilities, businesses, and communities decarbonize and build resilient, intelligent energy ecosystems. Join us in creating a cleaner, smarter energy future.
Role Summary
Own the design and in-house development of the real-time control software that runs on the Microgrid Controller (MGC). This role sits at the intersection of power-electronics control theory and deterministic embedded software, building the droop / grid-forming / grid-following, dispatch, mode-transition, and protection logic that coordinates PCS, BESS, PV, and genset assets. You will bring hands-on knowledge of industry-grade controllers and translate control laws into safe, bounded, real-time code verified on HIL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop the MGC real-time control application on a deterministic RTOS/RT-Linux target — droop/VSG, PLL, GFM/GFL reference generation, P/Q dispatch, and bumpless mode transitions within 1 ms loops
- Implement secondary control (P-f and Q-V droop, virtual inertia, SOC-aware allocation, ramp-rate limiting, black-start sequencing, resynchronization) at the 1–100 ms layer
- Build protection coordination logic (50/51, 27/59, 81/81R, anti-islanding, interlock state machine, GOOSE fast trip/block) with hardware trip paths executing in 20 µs
- Design and tune power-electronics control loops interfacing to PCS/BESS unit controllers; validate stability, ride-through (LVRT/HVRT), and grid-fault behavior
- Configure and program industry controllers
- Implement deterministic comms and middleware — IEC 61850 GOOSE/MMS/SV, Modbus TCP, DNP3, PTP (IEEE 1588), lock-free IPC (DDS / shared-memory SPSC queues), with no dynamic allocation on the RT path
- Verify all functions on HIL (Typhoon HIL, OPAL-RT, RTDS, dSPACE) for grid-tied, islanded, black-start, failover, and fault-injection scenarios
- Support certification and release evidence — UL 1741 SB, IEEE 1547, IEC 61850 conformance, IEC 62443 / NERC CIP — with clear design and test documentation
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Controls, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Strong grasp of power-electronics control — inverter current/voltage loops, PLL, droop, grid-forming/grid-following, and inverter-based-resource dynamics
- Hands-on real-time embedded software in C/C++ on RTOS (FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS/ThreadX) or PREEMPT_RT Linux, with bounded WCET, ISR, and deterministic scheduling discipline
- Practical experience with industry controllers / IEDs
- Working knowledge of power-system protocols: IEC 61850 (GOOSE/MMS), Modbus, DNP3, and PTP time synchronization
- Experience with model-based design and HIL (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Typhoon HIL / OPAL-RT / RTDS) and test automation in Python
- Ability to read SLDs, I/O lists, protection settings, control narratives, and register maps; clear technical writing for specs, test plans, and release evidence
Pay Range: USD $140,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microgrid / BESS plant controller, PPC, or grid-forming inverter control development
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git mono-repo workflows, CI/CD, and formal change control / release gates
Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas:
EEO Statement:
Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Development Manager
Align your degree to the posted role
TN visa eligibility depends on your degree field matching the job's technical scope. A Development Manager role filed under Engineer requires an engineering degree. A mismatch between your credentials and the TN category your employer selects is the most common denial trigger.
Request a support letter before accepting
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your role in terms of a qualifying USMCA occupation. Before signing an offer, confirm the letter specifies your degree field, job duties, and the TN category being claimed, not just your job title.
Target companies experienced with visa sponsorship
Employers experienced with visa sponsorship already understand the support letter requirements and documentation standards for work visas. Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Manager roles by employers with recent visa filings, which indicates familiarity with sponsorship processes and a higher likelihood of supporting TN applications at the port of entry or consulate.
Prepare for port-of-entry review as a Canadian
Canadian citizens apply for TN status at the U.S. border, not a consulate. Bring your original degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and your offer letter. CBP officers can ask detailed questions about your managerial versus technical duties.
Clarify whether your role is primarily managerial
Development Managers who oversee teams without hands-on technical responsibilities can face TN scrutiny, since TN categories require professional-level practice, not general management. Work with your employer to document that your role involves substantive technical judgment, not only people management.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens must attend a consular interview, and wait times at U.S. consulates in Mexico vary significantly by location and season. Factor at least four to eight weeks into your start date negotiation to avoid conflicts with your employer's onboarding schedule.
Development Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is structured and filed. Development Manager positions can qualify under the Engineer or Computer Systems Analyst TN categories if the duties require professional-level technical judgment and your degree aligns with the claimed category. Roles that are predominantly managerial with minimal technical practice are harder to support under TN requirements.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Development Manager position?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the border. H-1B visa requires registration in a lottery held once a year, and selection is not guaranteed. For Mexican citizens, TN has a 5,500-per-year allocation, which has historically gone unused, making it far more accessible than the H-1B for most applicants.
Where can I find Development Manager jobs that explicitly offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so identifying TN-sponsoring employers takes manual research. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Development Manager roles by employers with documented TN sponsorship activity so you're not applying blind and hoping the employer knows what TN status involves.
Can I switch employers on TN status as a Development Manager?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer who sponsored it. If you change jobs, the new employer must independently support your TN status before you begin work. Canadian citizens can present the new employer's letter at a port of entry; Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. There is no grace period for TN holders who leave their sponsoring employer.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, a description of duties tied to a qualifying TN occupation, your required credentials, your anticipated length of employment, and your compensation. The letter is not filed with USCIS for Canadians but is reviewed directly by CBP at the port of entry, so precision in the letter's language directly affects your approval.