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Marine Electrician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment and face a 5,500-annual allocation.
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This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
Your role and responsibilities
The Senior Marine Commissioning Engineer plans and executes, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. The FSE may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure meeting customer commitments. Since the FSE is often the one who interacts with the customer’s operations personnel, they may also recommend measures to improve operations and customer service.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid. The preference is for this role to be based out of Miramar, FL, however we will consider candidates based in Houston, TX as well.
This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division.
You will be mainly accountable for
- Working independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment.
- Performing or coordinating complex and diverse engineering activities associated with field projects.
- Interpreting technical drawings and schematics and making changes as necessary in the field to reflect work carried out on site.
- Troubleshooting and repairing equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience.
- Providing technical advice to customers on-site and remotely.
- Working closely with project managers to coordinate site activity, assuming the role of site manager on some smaller projects.
Our team dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role
- High School Diploma, with an Associate's Degree preferred, and a minimum of two years' experience in the mariner service industry.
- Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
- Knowledge in electrical and automation engineering is strongly preferred.
- Strong drive for world-class customer service.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to network with relevant parties, and ability to independently work with customers.
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Benefits
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
More about us
The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Field Service Manager
Your role and responsibilities
The Senior Marine Commissioning Engineer plans and executes, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. The FSE may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure meeting customer commitments. Since the FSE is often the one who interacts with the customer’s operations personnel, they may also recommend measures to improve operations and customer service.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid. The preference is for this role to be based out of Miramar, FL, however we will consider candidates based in Houston, TX as well.
This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division.
You will be mainly accountable for
- Working independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment.
- Performing or coordinating complex and diverse engineering activities associated with field projects.
- Interpreting technical drawings and schematics and making changes as necessary in the field to reflect work carried out on site.
- Troubleshooting and repairing equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience.
- Providing technical advice to customers on-site and remotely.
- Working closely with project managers to coordinate site activity, assuming the role of site manager on some smaller projects.
Our team dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role
- High School Diploma, with an Associate's Degree preferred, and a minimum of two years' experience in the mariner service industry.
- Familiarity with marine/offshore work environment and procedures.
- Knowledge in electrical and automation engineering is strongly preferred.
- Strong drive for world-class customer service.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to network with relevant parties, and ability to independently work with customers.
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Benefits
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
- Vision benefit.
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
- Employee discount program.
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions.
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
More about us
The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Marine Electrician
Verify your credential maps to Engineers
TN visa approval for Marine Electricians depends on the employer framing the role under the Engineers category. Confirm your degree is in electrical engineering, marine engineering, or a closely related field before applying, since a general trades credential won't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Target shipyards with federal contract work
Employers holding U.S. Navy or Coast Guard contracts routinely sponsor professional visa categories because compliance infrastructure is already in place. Search for marine electrical positions at defense shipbuilding facilities rather than small private yards, which rarely have TN filing experience.
Request a degree-equivalency letter early
If your electrical engineering credential is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator before the employer files anything. CBP officers at the port of entry can deny entry if equivalency isn't documented upfront.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively seeking Marine Electricians with TN visa sponsorship, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the filing process rather than educating hiring managers about TN from scratch.
Confirm the offer letter names the USMCA category
Your employer's offer letter must explicitly state the job title, the USMCA Engineers category, your start date, and that the position is temporary. A letter that omits the treaty category or lists an end date beyond three years creates problems at the Canadian port of entry or Mexican consulate.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing lead time
Mexican citizens can't self-petition at a port of entry the way Canadians can. Schedule your consular appointment in Ciudad Juarez or another U.S. consulate in Mexico as soon as you have a signed offer, since appointment slots during busy seasons can run four to eight weeks out.
Marine Electrician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marine Electrician role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. TN visas don't list Marine Electrician as a standalone category. The role must qualify under the Engineers category, which means the job description needs to require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline, and your credential must match. Roles framed around trades skills rather than engineering analysis are likely to be denied.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Marine Electrician jobs?
TN is faster and simpler for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can get approved at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires an employer to file a petition with USCIS months in advance, and selection is random. The tradeoff is that TN requires you to maintain Canadian or Mexican citizenship and doesn't directly lead to a green card the way H-1B visa can.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states the job title, the USMCA Engineers category, a description of duties confirming the role requires engineering-level work, your start date, and that the position is temporary. You'll also need your original engineering degree and any transcripts. Canadians bring these documents directly to the port of entry. Mexican citizens submit them as part of the DS-160 consular application package.
How can I find Marine Electrician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface TN visa sponsorship jobs for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Searching there connects you to employers who already understand the TN process for engineering roles, which cuts down on the back-and-forth of explaining the visa category to recruiters who've never filed one.
Can I switch Marine Electrician employers after I'm already in the U.S. on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN approval before you start working for the new employer. Canadians can go back to a port of entry with the new offer letter and get approved the same day. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. You can't simply transfer your existing TN status to a new employer the way you can with some other visa categories, so plan for a gap between your last day and your new start date.