TN Visa Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs
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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Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative R&D team as a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, where you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded system firmware supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define firmware and electrical systems, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Embedded Controls Development
- Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
- Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
- Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
- Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
- Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, and functional testing.
- Support and lead continuous improvement of the software process to produce quality embedded software for our customers.
- Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
- Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Requirements, Compliance & Traceability
- Lead and participate in formal design reviews including module reviews, architectural reviews and software FMEA.
- Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
- Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
People and Culture
- Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products preferred.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Expertise in architecting API and microservices utilizing best design practices.
- Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
- Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in C/C++, python, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with Yocto and platform drivers.
- Mastery of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, RS232, RS485, Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID).
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux.
- Development with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative R&D team as a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, where you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded system firmware supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define firmware and electrical systems, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Embedded Controls Development
- Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
- Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
- Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
- Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
- Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, and functional testing.
- Support and lead continuous improvement of the software process to produce quality embedded software for our customers.
- Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
- Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Requirements, Compliance & Traceability
- Lead and participate in formal design reviews including module reviews, architectural reviews and software FMEA.
- Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
- Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
People and Culture
- Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products preferred.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Expertise in architecting API and microservices utilizing best design practices.
- Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
- Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in C/C++, python, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with Yocto and platform drivers.
- Mastery of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, RS232, RS485, Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID).
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux.
- Development with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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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.