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Field Sales Representative roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Management Consultant category when the position requires a bachelor's degree and involves advisory or analytical sales functions. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens need a visa stamp before entry.
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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 in Field Sales Representative
Verify your degree supports the classification
TN visa approval for sales roles hinges on your bachelor's degree matching the advisory or analytical nature of the job. A degree in business, marketing, or economics strengthens the case. A general sales background without a related degree creates real risk at the border.
Request a duties letter before accepting
Ask your employer to draft a TN support letter before you sign an offer. The letter must frame your role around analysis, client strategy, or market development, not order-taking. Vague language like 'sells products' has caused denials at ports of entry.
Target employers with USMCA filing experience
Prioritize companies with recent visa sponsorship experience. Review employers who have filed H-1B visa, E-3 visa, or green card petitions for management consultants or similar roles in your target industry and region—this demonstrates their familiarity with visa sponsorship processes and willingness to support qualified candidates.
Find TN-ready sales roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search Field Sales Representative jobs with active TN visa sponsorship. The platform filters roles by visa category and employer filing history, so you're targeting companies already set up to sponsor your status.
Prepare for Canadian border vs. consular differences
As a Canadian, you can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry with your offer letter, degree credentials, and a filing fee. Mexican citizens must schedule a consular appointment and receive the visa stamp before traveling, which adds lead time to your start date.
Understand how renewals affect long-term placement
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with no limit on renewals, but each renewal requires your employer to reaffirm the same qualifying role and duties. If your title or responsibilities shift significantly, the renewal filing needs to reflect that accurately to avoid USCIS scrutiny.
Field Sales Representative TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Sales Representative role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is structured. The TN visa does not have a dedicated sales category. Most Field Sales Representative positions qualify under the Management Consultant category, but only when the job involves analytical, advisory, or strategic functions and requires a bachelor's degree in a related field. Purely transactional or quota-driven roles without those elements are harder to support.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for this role?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be processed at a port of entry in a single day for Canadian citizens. H-1B selection is lottery-based and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year. For Field Sales Representatives who are Canadian or Mexican citizens and meet the degree and duties requirements, TN is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B.
Where can I find Field Sales Representative jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Field Sales Representative roles where employers have active TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Filtering by visa category upfront saves time and reduces rejections from employers who won't support TN status.
What documents do I need my employer to provide for TN approval?
Your employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, duties, your qualifications, the business purpose for hiring you, and your anticipated length of employment. The letter should explicitly frame your responsibilities in terms that align with a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree. Canadian citizens present this at the border alongside degree credentials.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Field Sales Representative?
Yes, but you cannot start working for a new employer until your new TN status is approved. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry for a new employer. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate. You do not carry your existing TN status to a new employer automatically, so coordinate your start date carefully with the filing timeline.