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Field Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA engineer category, covering positions in construction, telecommunications, energy, and industrial systems. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Your employer files no petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants.
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Business area: Environment & Energy
Contract location:
Arlington, TX, US
Working location: Arlington
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Job description:
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Position Summary
The Field Automation Engineer provides automation and controls expertise for the ANDRITZ North American Field Service organization. Working in partnership with the Field Service Commissioning Lead, this position supports the installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle service of municipal dewatering equipment while providing technical expertise in PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, industrial networking, and control systems.
The Field Automation Engineer collaborates with the Field Service PLC Lead, Field Service and Commissioning Technicians, Engineering, and Project Management to improve automation standards, equipment performance, and customer satisfaction across the North American installed base.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field Automation & Commissioning
- Support the installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and optimization of ANDRITZ equipment and automation systems.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems.
- Perform electrical and controls verification prior to equipment startup.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and customer performance testing.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical, automation, instrumentation, networking, and process control issues.
- Maintain software backups, configuration files, and commissioning documentation.
Automation Engineering & Field Support
- Partner with the Field Service PLC Lead to support Field Service and Commissioning Technicians during installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support activities.
- Provide advanced technical support for PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, VFDs, industrial networking, and control systems.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to resolve field automation issues and implement technical improvements.
- Mentor and support Field Service and Commissioning Technicians on automation systems, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and automation standards, software documentation, and commissioning procedures.
- Identify recurring field issues and partner with Engineering to implement permanent corrective actions.
- Support automation upgrades, modernization projects, and aftermarket control system improvements.
- Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to field execution, technical documentation, and commissioning practices.
Customer Support
- Serve as the automation technical resource during field assignments and customer startup activities.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise.
- Provide operator and maintenance training on automation systems and equipment operation.
- Prepare detailed field service reports documenting work performed, software changes, findings, and recommendations.
- Support emergency service calls and remote technical assistance as required.
Safety
- Follow all ANDRITZ and customer safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain required OSHA and company safety certifications.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Promote a culture of safety during all field activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Automation Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, systems integration, commissioning, or field service.
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with HMIs, instrumentation, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, engineering drawings, and control system documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Willingness to travel approximately 100% throughout North America.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / ControlLogix
- Siemens TIA Portal / S7
- Schneider Electric / Modicon
- Ignition SCADA
- Industrial Ethernet communications
- Process instrumentation
- Municipal wastewater, dewatering, or industrial process equipment
Working Relationships
This position works closely with:
- North American Field Service Director
- Field Service PLC Lead
- Field Service and Commissioning Technicians
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Customers
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform work in industrial environments.
- Ability to travel extensively by automobile and commercial airline.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required to support customer needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 22670
Nearest Major Market: Arlington Texas
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
Job family: Engineering
Business area: Environment & Energy
Contract location:
Arlington, TX, US
Working location: Arlington
Location type: Office Location / Office-based
Contract type: Permanent
Job description:
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Position Summary
The Field Automation Engineer provides automation and controls expertise for the ANDRITZ North American Field Service organization. Working in partnership with the Field Service Commissioning Lead, this position supports the installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, optimization, and lifecycle service of municipal dewatering equipment while providing technical expertise in PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, industrial networking, and control systems.
The Field Automation Engineer collaborates with the Field Service PLC Lead, Field Service and Commissioning Technicians, Engineering, and Project Management to improve automation standards, equipment performance, and customer satisfaction across the North American installed base.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Field Automation & Commissioning
- Support the installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and optimization of ANDRITZ equipment and automation systems.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems.
- Perform electrical and controls verification prior to equipment startup.
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and customer performance testing.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical, automation, instrumentation, networking, and process control issues.
- Maintain software backups, configuration files, and commissioning documentation.
Automation Engineering & Field Support
- Partner with the Field Service PLC Lead to support Field Service and Commissioning Technicians during installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support activities.
- Provide advanced technical support for PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, VFDs, industrial networking, and control systems.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management to resolve field automation issues and implement technical improvements.
- Mentor and support Field Service and Commissioning Technicians on automation systems, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and automation standards, software documentation, and commissioning procedures.
- Identify recurring field issues and partner with Engineering to implement permanent corrective actions.
- Support automation upgrades, modernization projects, and aftermarket control system improvements.
- Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to field execution, technical documentation, and commissioning practices.
Customer Support
- Serve as the automation technical resource during field assignments and customer startup activities.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise.
- Provide operator and maintenance training on automation systems and equipment operation.
- Prepare detailed field service reports documenting work performed, software changes, findings, and recommendations.
- Support emergency service calls and remote technical assistance as required.
Safety
- Follow all ANDRITZ and customer safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain required OSHA and company safety certifications.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Promote a culture of safety during all field activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Automation Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, systems integration, commissioning, or field service.
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with HMIs, instrumentation, VFDs, and industrial communication networks.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, engineering drawings, and control system documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Willingness to travel approximately 100% throughout North America.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / ControlLogix
- Siemens TIA Portal / S7
- Schneider Electric / Modicon
- Ignition SCADA
- Industrial Ethernet communications
- Process instrumentation
- Municipal wastewater, dewatering, or industrial process equipment
Working Relationships
This position works closely with:
- North American Field Service Director
- Field Service PLC Lead
- Field Service and Commissioning Technicians
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Customers
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform work in industrial environments.
- Ability to travel extensively by automobile and commercial airline.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required to support customer needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 22670
Nearest Major Market: Arlington Texas
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Field Engineer
Document your engineering discipline precisely
TN visa approval depends on your degree matching the field engineer role. A mechanical engineering degree supporting an oil and gas field engineer position is clean. A general business degree is not. Get a credential evaluation if your degree is non-U.S.
Target industries with established TN workflows
Energy, telecommunications, and civil infrastructure employers file TN support letters routinely. These industries employ field engineers on multi-year contracts and understand the USMCA process, reducing the back-and-forth that delays offers at less experienced companies.
Request a support letter before your border crossing
Canadian applicants present the employer's TN support letter directly to CBP at the port of entry. That letter must specify your engineering discipline, project scope, and intended duration. A vague letter is the most common reason for secondary inspection or denial.
Clarify your work sites before signing
Field engineers move between client sites, which can complicate TN status if your employer's support letter ties you to a single location. Confirm your offer letter reflects multi-site or project-based work so your documentation matches your actual duties.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Finding employers experienced with visa sponsorship for field engineers saves weeks of filtering. Migrate Mate surfaces companies with recent visa filings in engineering, so you're applying where the sponsorship process is already understood.
Prepare for status renewal around project end dates
Field engineer contracts often align with project milestones, not calendar years. Renew your TN status before your current authorization expires, even mid-project. CBP grants TN status in up to three-year increments with no cap on renewals.
Field Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a field engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Field engineer positions qualify under the USMCA engineer category when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline and the duties align with professional engineering work. Roles involving installation, systems diagnostics, project supervision, or technical field operations for industrial or infrastructure projects typically meet this standard. The job title alone is not determinative; the actual duties and your credentials must match.
How does TN visa sponsorship for field engineers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start working as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that accepts fewer than one in four registrants in recent years. For Mexican field engineers, TN requires a consular appointment but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. Employers also face significantly less paperwork under TN than H-1B visa.
What does the employer need to provide for a TN field engineer application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that confirms your job title, engineering discipline, specific duties, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, your qualifications, and the intended employment period. For Canadian applicants, this letter goes directly to CBP at the border. For Mexican applicants, it accompanies your DS-160 and consular interview. The letter should describe actual field engineering duties, not restate your job title.
Where can I find field engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for finding field engineer positions where employers already have TN visa sponsorship experience. Filtering for employers familiar with the USMCA engineer category reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about the process. Look for roles in energy, telecommunications, civil infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing, where TN-sponsored field engineer hiring is most established.
Can I switch field engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You must obtain a new TN authorization before or at the time you start with the new employer. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with a new support letter from the incoming employer. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. There is no grace period that lets you work for a new employer under your previous TN authorization.