TN Visa Electronic Engineer Jobs
Electronic Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires applying engineering principles to electronic systems, circuits, or devices. Canadian citizens can pursue TN status at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens need a consulate appointment. A bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering is the standard credential requirement.
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Designs and develops electrical aspect of on-board power electronic product for Rivian Automotive, including on-board charger, DC-DC converter, DC-AC inverter product and et al.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for development of high-power electrical circuits such as active rectifier, inverters, and DCDC converters
* Perform topology selection trade studies
* Design circuits, select components, create schematics, support layout of circuit boards
* Analyze and simulate circuits and key components
* Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools
* Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high frequency transformers/inductors
* EMI/EMC filter design
* Interact with suppliers on critical components design
* Test prototype power electronics circuits in lab
* Characterize power semiconductor devices including Silicon, SiC, and GaN
* Support software engineers who develop algorithms and application code for embedded controller
* Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers
* Coach and provide guidance for junior level engineers for critical technical test and decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred), specializing in power electronics
* Minimum 3 years’ experience developing high power electronics
* Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics
* Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN
* Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits including gate drivers
* Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits
* Power converters and grid tie control
* PWM methods
* Power converter thermal analysis and protection
* Dual active bridge DC/DC modeling and control
* Experience with bidirectional power conversion
* Experience of EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products
* Skilled working in lab environment with high voltage and current
* Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab
* Experience using FEA simulation tool such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent
* Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
INTRODUCTION
Designs and develops electrical aspect of on-board power electronic product for Rivian Automotive, including on-board charger, DC-DC converter, DC-AC inverter product and et al.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Staff Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for development of high-power electrical circuits such as active rectifier, inverters, and DCDC converters
* Perform topology selection trade studies
* Design circuits, select components, create schematics, support layout of circuit boards
* Analyze and simulate circuits and key components
* Simulate circuits using Matlab, PLECS, and other tools
* Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high frequency transformers/inductors
* EMI/EMC filter design
* Interact with suppliers on critical components design
* Test prototype power electronics circuits in lab
* Characterize power semiconductor devices including Silicon, SiC, and GaN
* Support software engineers who develop algorithms and application code for embedded controller
* Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers
* Coach and provide guidance for junior level engineers for critical technical test and decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred), specializing in power electronics
* Minimum 3 years’ experience developing high power electronics
* Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics
* Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN
* Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits including gate drivers
* Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits
* Power converters and grid tie control
* PWM methods
* Power converter thermal analysis and protection
* Dual active bridge DC/DC modeling and control
* Experience with bidirectional power conversion
* Experience of EMI/EMC filter design for power electronics products
* Skilled working in lab environment with high voltage and current
* Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab
* Experience using FEA simulation tool such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent
* Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Electronic Engineer
Align your degree credentials to the role
TN visa status for Electronic Engineers requires a degree in electrical or electronic engineering specifically. A general engineering degree or an unrelated field will not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement, even with years of relevant work experience.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings in engineering roles. These employers have demonstrated experience with work visa sponsorship and understand the sponsorship process, making them more likely to support your TN visa application smoothly. For Canadians, your employer will provide a support letter that you present at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexicans, the employer's support letter goes with your application at a U.S. consulate.
Distinguish TN from H-1B when negotiating sponsorship
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition for Canadians entering at the port of entry. That simplicity removes the lottery risk employers dread, making the sponsorship conversation easier to open.
Prepare a precise support letter before offers close
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your role using language that maps to electronic engineering, not a generic job title. Vague descriptions like 'technical work' or 'engineering support' have caused CBP denials at the border, even for clearly qualified applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Electronic Engineer roles from employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with visa sponsorship. Filtering by role and visa type narrows your list to companies likely capable of sponsoring, saving time spent on outreach to unresponsive employers.
File TN renewals before your current status expires
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no maximum renewal limit. Canadian professionals can renew at the port of entry, but arriving without a refreshed support letter and updated employment verification documents risks a secondary inspection and potential denial.
Electronic Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electronic Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Electronic Engineer is a listed USMCA occupation that qualifies for TN status. The role must genuinely require applying electronic engineering principles, and your degree must be in electrical or electronic engineering. Roles with titles like 'technical specialist' or 'systems analyst' may require additional documentation to confirm they meet the TN occupation definition.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Electronic Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery, no USCIS petition fee for Canadian applicants entering at the border, and no cap on renewals. H-1B visa selection is random, with only about 85,000 slots available each year. For Canadian Electronic Engineers, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican nationals face a 5,500-per-year TN allocation, so timing matters more for that group.
Where can I find Electronic Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Electronic Engineer roles from employers with recent visa filings, so you can filter directly by visa type instead of cold-applying and asking about sponsorship after the fact. This is especially useful for Canadian and Mexican professionals who need to confirm employer experience with work visa sponsorship before investing time in the interview process.
Can a Canadian Electronic Engineer get TN status at the border without a job offer letter?
No. A CBP officer at the port of entry requires an employer support letter describing your role, the engineering duties involved, and your qualifications. Without that letter, you cannot be admitted in TN status. The letter does not need to be on government letterhead, but it must clearly connect your duties to the listed USMCA Electronic Engineer occupation.
What happens if my Electronic Engineer TN visa is denied at the port of entry?
CBP will issue a withdrawal of application or a Notice to Appear in rare cases. More commonly, officers will ask clarifying questions or request additional documents. If denied, you can re-apply at the border with a corrected support letter, typically on the same day or within days. You are not subject to a reapplication waiting period the way F-1 or H-1B applicants can be after a visa denial.