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Field Application Scientists qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's scientist category, covering roles that apply technical and scientific expertise to customer-facing product support. Canadian citizens can enter as TN nonimmigrants at a port of entry the same day an employer confirms the offer. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a confirmed sponsorship letter before travel.
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Get Access To All JobsBuild your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe.
You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
- Company vehicle (as applicable)
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Career advancement opportunities
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system.
Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.
How will you do it
- Designs and configures are technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
- Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
- Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
- Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in the release meeting with project field team.
- Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
- Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
- Travel is required for this role.
What we look for
Required
- Associate or Technical degree with minimum five years of related technical relevant work experience required in the HVAC building automation industry.
- Experience with HVAC building automation systems/Equipment/Networking concepts (BAS), DDC controls.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems from a design, installation, and/or commissioning perspective.
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols. Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or related field) or 2-year technical degree with a minimum of ten years of building controls experience.
- Experience with Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems (Metasys).
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe.
You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
- Company vehicle (as applicable)
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Career advancement opportunities
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system.
Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.
How will you do it
- Designs and configures are technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
- Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
- Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
- Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
- Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
- Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
- Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
- Participates in the release meeting with project field team.
- Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
- Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
- Travel is required for this role.
What we look for
Required
- Associate or Technical degree with minimum five years of related technical relevant work experience required in the HVAC building automation industry.
- Experience with HVAC building automation systems/Equipment/Networking concepts (BAS), DDC controls.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems from a design, installation, and/or commissioning perspective.
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols. Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or related field) or 2-year technical degree with a minimum of ten years of building controls experience.
- Experience with Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems (Metasys).
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Field Application Scientist
Align your credentials to the scientist category
TN visa classification for Field Application Scientists requires a degree in a natural, social, or applied science. A chemistry, biology, or biomedical engineering degree maps cleanly. A general business or marketing degree, even with years of lab-facing experience, typically does not qualify without a scientific field on the diploma.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for life science, biotech, and instrumentation companies with recent visa filings to identify employers experienced with work visa sponsorship. Employers who have sponsored positions before typically move faster through the offer process, since they understand visa requirements and can prepare supporting documentation quickly. For Canadians, this means a faster support letter and port-of-entry presentation; for Mexicans, quicker consulate application processing.
Request a support letter covering all three TN elements
Your employer's TN support letter must specify the scientific degree requirement for the role, confirm U.S. citizenship for the hiring entity, and state the temporary nature of the assignment. Missing any one element gives CBP grounds to deny entry at the port, even with a valid offer.
Prepare for CBP questions about customer-facing scientific work
Officers sometimes question whether field application roles are scientific or sales-oriented. Bring documentation showing the technical depth of the work: product specifications, application notes you've authored, or a job description that lists degree-level scientific knowledge as a hard requirement, not a preference.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already set up for TN sponsorship
Filtering for sponsorship-ready employers before you apply cuts weeks off the timeline. Migrate Mate surfaces Field Application Scientist roles at companies that have filed for TN and related scientific visa categories, so you're not discovering a company's unwillingness to sponsor mid-offer stage.
Plan status changes carefully if you are already inside the United States
If you are in the U.S. on a different nonimmigrant status and accept a Field Application Scientist offer, you can file a Change of Status with USCIS rather than leaving to enter as a TN at the border. Processing takes longer than a port-of-entry TN but avoids international travel disruptions mid-transition.
Field Application Scientist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Application Scientist role qualify under TN visa categories?
Yes, if the position requires applying scientific knowledge at a degree level. TN covers scientists, and Field Application Scientist roles in life sciences, analytical instruments, genomics, or diagnostics typically qualify when the job description requires a degree in a natural or applied science. Roles framed primarily around sales or account management, even with technical components, face greater scrutiny at the port of entry.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Field Application Scientists?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition required for Canadian citizens crossing at a land border or pre-clearance airport. H-1B visa requires a lottery entry in March, USCIS adjudication, and typically a wait until October 1 to begin work. For Canadian professionals in scientific roles, TN is almost always faster and more predictable. Mexican citizens still need consular processing, but avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that identifies the position title, confirms the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, states the employer is a U.S. entity, and describes the temporary nature of the work. Canadian citizens present this letter directly to CBP at the port of entry along with their passport and degree credentials. Mexican citizens need a visa stamp from a U.S. consulate before traveling.
Where can I find Field Application Scientist roles that include TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you spend significant time applying to roles where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN sponsorship and lets you search Field Application Scientist openings at companies already prepared to file. That means less time on outreach and more time on roles that can actually move forward.
Can I switch employers as a Field Application Scientist while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. When you accept a new offer, you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer. Canadian citizens can obtain this at a port of entry with the new employer's support letter, making job changes logistically manageable. You should not begin work for the new employer before that new authorization is in place, even briefly.