TN Visa Field Manager Jobs
Field Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer or scientist categories when the position requires a qualifying bachelor's degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation limit.
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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 Manager
Match your degree to the role category
Field Manager positions must tie to a recognized TN visa category like civil engineer or industrial engineer. A degree in business administration alone won't qualify, even with years of field management experience. Confirm the match before applying.
Target employers with multi-site operations
Construction, utilities, and infrastructure companies running projects across multiple states are most accustomed to TN sponsorship paperwork. Targeting these employers increases your chances of finding a hiring manager familiar with the process.
Prepare a role-specific support letter early
The employer support letter must explain how your Field Manager duties require professional-level engineering or scientific knowledge, not just supervisory experience. CBP officers review this at the border for Canadian applicants, so precision matters.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for Field Manager jobs wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters for companies with active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers who have already navigated the process for similar roles.
Clarify TN versus H-1B with your offer contact
Many HR teams default to H-1B visa conversations without knowing TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals. Bring up TN directly during the offer stage. Canadians can have status approved the same day at a port of entry, which eliminates the months-long H-1B timeline.
Gather credential documents before the border appointment
Canadian applicants processed at the port of entry need original degree transcripts, a detailed offer letter, and proof of Canadian citizenship. Missing any one document results in a same-day refusal with no opportunity to supplement.
Field Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Manager role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on the degree behind the role. TN status isn't granted for job titles alone. If your Field Manager position requires and you hold a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering, the role can qualify under a TN engineer category. If the employer frames it as a general management role without a professional-level technical requirement, USCIS or CBP may not approve it.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Field Manager positions?
TN is faster and more predictable for Canadian nationals. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and Canadian applicants can receive approval at a U.S. port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B requires a lottery selection, a months-long USCIS processing period, and an October 1 start date. For Mexican nationals, TN involves consular processing but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Can Mexican nationals get TN sponsorship for Field Manager jobs?
Yes, but the process differs from Canada. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at a port of entry, and the TN category has an annual allocation that can create wait times. The degree and role-category requirements are identical, so your Field Manager position still needs to map to a qualifying TN professional occupation backed by a relevant credential.
Where can I find Field Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers. Rather than sorting through general job listings with no sponsorship information, you can search Field Manager roles filtered by employers who have a history of TN and other work visa sponsorship. That targeting cuts out the back-and-forth with HR teams who don't know the TN process.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, describes your duties in professional terms tied to a TN category, confirms the full-time offer, and specifies the employment period. For Canadian applicants processed at the border, this letter is reviewed on the spot by a CBP officer. Vague or generic descriptions are a common reason for same-day refusals.