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Embedded Systems Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering firmware, RTOS, and hardware-software integration work. Canadian citizens can enter at the border without a visa stamp. Mexican citizens need a TN visa issued at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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INTRODUCTION
Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the role
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.
From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car or components used in AI datacenters, and even life-saving medical devices, our technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you will fit right in to the Nordson culture.
We are looking for a talented Embedded Systems Test Engineer II to join the Nordson EFD product design team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, and debugging electrical hardware and software test systems for electro-mechanical systems that enable precision manufacturing processes and fluid handling. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data driven approaches to make our products smarter, connected, and intelligent.
How YOU will make an impact:
- Develop and execute test plans for embedded systems, including mixed-signal circuits (microcontroller/FPGA/power conversion/analog) used in mission-critical industrial and life science applications.
- Design and maintain automated and manual test setups using system-level platforms such as single board computers (SBCs), PCs, custom test hardware, and standard communication interfaces.
- Collaborate with firmware and design engineers to develop test scripts, tools, and diagnostics using Python, C, C++, HDL, LabView, and other relevant languages.
- Create and implement verification and validation protocols, perform testing, analyze results, debug system and hardware failures.
- Support new technology evaluations, assist in competitive benchmarking, and provide test support during product development and production launch as well as post launch software releases.
Qualifications To Be Successful:
- 3+ years’ experience in systems, test, or integration engineering of electro-mechanical products with embedded systems, real time control and digital communication interfaces.
- Expertise in test system development. Experience with schematic capture, BOM creation, and PCB layouts using OrCAD (with EDM) or similar CAD software for custom test hardware.
- Familiarity with firmware development process.
- Proficiency in Python required, some additional language(s) such as C, C++, LabView, HDL preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a global team.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering such as electrical, mechanical, computer engineering, or computer science.
What We Offer:
- Flexible work hours.
- Starting day 1, your benefits include Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), 401k (with match AND additional 3% annual company contribution), tuition reimbursement and Life Insurance.
- Annual cash bonus based on personal & company performance.
- In addition to paid time off and paid holidays, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services in our communities.
- Full-service on-site cafeteria.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required: Estimated 10%
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
About Nordson EFD
Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Embedded Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to USMCA engineer categories
TN visa approval for Embedded Systems Engineers depends on presenting a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. A general computer science degree can qualify, but expect tighter scrutiny if your transcript lacks hardware or systems coursework.
Target companies with recent visa filings
Search for employers with recent visa filings in embedded systems, firmware, or RTOS roles. Companies experienced with sponsoring work visas have already built internal processes for hiring internationally and are far less likely to decline a TN application based on unfamiliarity with the visa category or support letter requirements.
Find TN-ready employers using Migrate Mate
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface Embedded Systems Engineer openings at employers who sponsor TN visas. You'll skip the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored international professionals before.
Get your support letter to describe actual embedded work
Your employer's TN support letter must connect your duties to a qualifying engineering specialty. Generic job descriptions referencing 'software development' can trigger CBP pushback. Insist on language that specifies firmware development, microcontroller programming, or real-time operating system integration.
Prepare for port-of-entry adjudication as a Canadian
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at the U.S. border or a pre-clearance facility, meaning CBP officers adjudicate your case on the spot. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and your offer letter in a single organized packet to avoid delays.
Understand Mexican TN consular processing timelines
Mexican nationals must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate rather than applying at the border. Book your appointment as early as possible since consulate wait times vary by location. USCIS does not adjudicate TN visas for Mexican citizens; the consular officer does.
Embedded Systems Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Embedded Systems Engineer role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if your duties fall under the USMCA's Engineer category and your degree is in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Roles centered on firmware development, RTOS programming, microcontroller design, or hardware-software integration consistently qualify. Roles where software development dominates and hardware context is minimal can face greater scrutiny at adjudication.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Embedded Systems Engineers?
The 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. The H-1B visa has an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate and requires filing months before the intended start date. For Embedded Systems Engineers with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, TN is typically the faster path to employment.
Where can I find Embedded Systems Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN sponsorship. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface employers who have already committed to sponsoring TN workers, which removes the uncertainty of applying to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa as an Embedded Systems Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your approval. You can't simply start with a new company using your existing TN. Your new employer must prepare a fresh TN support letter and offer letter, and you'll need to obtain new TN status, either at a port of entry as a Canadian or through a consular appointment as a Mexican national, before beginning the new role.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your specific engineering duties, confirms you hold a qualifying degree, states the intended period of employment, and lists your offered position title. You supply your original degree transcripts and passport. No filing with USCIS is required for Canadian citizens, since CBP handles adjudication at the border. Mexican nationals additionally need a DS-160 and consular appointment.