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Engineering Senior Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, provided the position requires directing technical teams using engineering principles. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your degree must be in an engineering discipline.
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Position Summary
To provide engineering support for electrical infrastructure. Provide audit support for regulatory inspections. Electrical systems concept design through implementation. 24/7 electrical support for continuous operation. Interface with the local electrical utility provider.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides engineering support and acts as system owner of specific assigned utility infrastructure, systems and equipment.
- Develops or oversees the development of user requirements for new equipment and modifications to existing equipment and systems from concept through supporting installation with the collaboration of stakeholders.
- Manage site startup and commissioning and coordinate engineering support of validation activities for specified equipment.
- During operations and capital projects the Engineer will work with stakeholders including Third Party Integrator, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS organizations responsible for equipment and systems including on-the-floor troubleshooting of equipment.
- During construction of future projects, responsibilities will include acting as overall project coordination supplementing project group resources with overall accountability for developing scope, justification, design, construction, schedule, and budget for projects related to assigned utility equipment. Also includes assessment of spare part requirements, the generation of PM Job Plans and operational work instructions, and walk down of equipment systems prior to handover. Sign off as built drawings and review and approval of TOP.
- Provides Subject Matter technical expertise for equipment ensuring continued compliance with regulatory, company and site policy and procedure.
- Addresses equipment issues identified by stakeholder; assesses production needs and opportunities; coordination with internal groups and outside contractors; generates specifications for the procurement of equipment and Instrumentation; installation modification of equipment and systems, reduces equipment downtime, develops and implements new capital project scopes, performs project management for all equipment related modification projects on assigned systems, supports compliance efforts related to Deviations, CAPA, change management and contamination investigations.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in engineering (Electrical), a related discipline, or its equivalent. An advanced degree in Engineering or relevant field is preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in biopharmaceutical industry or its equivalent including experience with plant utilities and auxiliary systems (Power Infrastructure 13.8KVA, Electrical Distribution, Fire Alarm/Suppression).
- The individual should have the ability to manage and organize multiple complex technical projects and familiarity with the manufacturing operations of large-scale production facilities as well as GMP experience.
- Experience with 3D model plant design software desirable.
- Candidates must be effective in both a team environment and an individual contributor role.
- Knowledgeable in engineering principles related to industrial building utilities troubleshooting.
- Ability to work extended hours or a modified work schedule as required for coverage of start-up activities for future projects and support of ongoing 24/7.
- The job requires technical knowledge, and the candidate will have the ability to proactively troubleshoot and possess the desire to continue to develop technically and professionally.
- Ability to read and understand line diagrams.
- Ability to understand automation logic is desirable.
- Professional Engineer license desirable.
Compensation Overview:
Devens - MA - US: $134,550 - $163,039
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our careers site.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
- US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
- Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
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On-site Protocol
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Senior Manager
Match your degree to the role
TN visa approval depends on your engineering degree aligning with the Senior Manager role's technical scope. A business administration or general management degree won't qualify, even if you've led engineering teams for years. Document your engineering credentials clearly before applying.
Target employers with cross-border hiring pipelines
Focus on U.S. engineering firms with Canadian or Mexican operations. These employers have HR and legal teams already familiar with TN sponsorship requirements, which shortens the time between offer and filing compared to first-time sponsors.
Frame your offer letter around engineering functions
The TN petition lives or dies on the job description. Ask your employer to emphasize that the Senior Manager role applies engineering principles, not just business oversight. Generic management language is a common reason CBP or consular officers push back on approvals.
Search TN-specific job listings using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering Senior Manager roles by employers actively offering TN visa sponsorship. This cuts time spent screening postings where sponsorship is unclear or unavailable, so you can focus on employers already set up to file.
Prepare for Mexican consular appointment requirements
Mexican citizens can't use the port-of-entry shortcut available to Canadians. You'll need a consular appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate, which adds scheduling time to your timeline. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date negotiation to account for this.
Confirm the employer files a proper support letter
Unlike H-1B visa, TN doesn't require a USCIS petition, but your employer must still provide a detailed support letter describing your duties, qualifications, and the engineering basis for the role. Missing or vague letters are the leading cause of TN denials for senior management positions.
Engineering Senior Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Senior Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, if the position requires applying engineering principles rather than general business management. CBP and consular officers look for evidence that the role's core functions are technical and engineering-based. If the job description reads as pure people management with no engineering scope, the TN category won't apply, and you'll need to work with your employer to reframe the duties accurately.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN is faster and has no annual lottery, which is the most practical advantage for Engineering Senior Manager candidates. H-1B requires a USCIS petition, a prevailing wage determination, and entry into the cap lottery with roughly one-in-four selection odds. TN for Canadians can be processed at the port of entry on the same day, while Mexicans go through a consular appointment, still avoiding the lottery entirely.
Can I find Engineering Senior Manager jobs with TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate lists Engineering Senior Manager roles specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through postings that don't apply to your status. The platform is built for Canadian and Mexican professionals navigating USMCA-based work authorization, which means the listings reflect employers already prepared to support the TN filing process.
What happens if my engineering degree is from Canada or Mexico, not the U.S.?
A Canadian or Mexican engineering degree is accepted for TN purposes, provided it's in an engineering discipline recognized by U.S. equivalency standards. CBP officers and consular officials routinely approve foreign engineering credentials. If your degree is from a non-accredited institution, you may need a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency, which you should obtain before your employer submits the support letter.
How long does TN visa sponsorship take for a Senior Manager role?
For Canadian citizens, approval can happen the same day at a U.S. port of entry, provided all documentation is complete. For Mexican citizens, consular appointment scheduling adds four to eight weeks depending on the consulate's availability. TN status is granted in two-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely, so there's no urgency to switch visa categories once you're working in the role.