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Motion Designer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst or similar professional categories when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens enter through a U.S. consulate with a limited annual allocation.
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Get Access To All JobsThe National Synchrotron Light Source II is an X-ray light source used by visiting researchers around the world, spanning industry, academia, government, to advance our knowledge in a wide range of scientific disciplines such as life sciences, quantum materials, energy storage, advanced materials science, physics, chemistry, and biology. From batteries and microelectronics to drug design and future quantum computers, NSLS-II enables its growing research community to study materials with nanoscale resolution and exquisite sensitivity by providing cutting-edge capabilities. The Data Science and Systems Integration Division of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) works collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to enable continued operations and further develop experimental capabilities of the 30 and growing number of state-of-the-art synchrotron beamlines. The NSLS-II offers a large-scale scientific facility working environment, which combines the scope of a large industrial facility with the excitement and challenges of world-class research experiments.
Position Description
The National Synchrotron Light Source-II is seeking exceptional candidates for the Instrument and Controls group within the Data Science and Systems Integration (DSSI) Division to lead the development and implementation of advanced motion control. The candidate will develop facility standards, implement motion controls for new beamline constructions and upgrades, and mentor junior staff. The candidate will additionally develop device drivers and graphical interfaces for motion controls instrumentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the facility’s motion control strategy and standards
- Work collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to deliver software and motion control solutions for beamlines
- Implement motion control systems for accelerator and beamline construction and upgrades
- Mentor junior staff
- Collaboratively develop software tools and services for NSLS-II
- Work with varied teams to troubleshoot technical issues and advance experimental capabilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience with motion control technologies
- Demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, or Python
- Experience in open-source software development using best practices, such as version control tools for collaborative development, automated builds and testing, etc.
- Working knowledge of developing in a Linux operating system environment
- Practical knowledge of software and hardware engineering practices that include gathering requirements, design, testing, documentation, source code management and release procedures
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of projects and tasks
- Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professionals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), TANGO or other SCADA control systems.
- Experience with control software for scientific equipment, especially for synchrotron accelerator or synchrotron experiments
Other Information:
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $109,150.00 - $182,033.00 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
As a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.
About us
Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
The National Synchrotron Light Source II is an X-ray light source used by visiting researchers around the world, spanning industry, academia, government, to advance our knowledge in a wide range of scientific disciplines such as life sciences, quantum materials, energy storage, advanced materials science, physics, chemistry, and biology. From batteries and microelectronics to drug design and future quantum computers, NSLS-II enables its growing research community to study materials with nanoscale resolution and exquisite sensitivity by providing cutting-edge capabilities. The Data Science and Systems Integration Division of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) works collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to enable continued operations and further develop experimental capabilities of the 30 and growing number of state-of-the-art synchrotron beamlines. The NSLS-II offers a large-scale scientific facility working environment, which combines the scope of a large industrial facility with the excitement and challenges of world-class research experiments.
Position Description
The National Synchrotron Light Source-II is seeking exceptional candidates for the Instrument and Controls group within the Data Science and Systems Integration (DSSI) Division to lead the development and implementation of advanced motion control. The candidate will develop facility standards, implement motion controls for new beamline constructions and upgrades, and mentor junior staff. The candidate will additionally develop device drivers and graphical interfaces for motion controls instrumentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the facility’s motion control strategy and standards
- Work collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to deliver software and motion control solutions for beamlines
- Implement motion control systems for accelerator and beamline construction and upgrades
- Mentor junior staff
- Collaboratively develop software tools and services for NSLS-II
- Work with varied teams to troubleshoot technical issues and advance experimental capabilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience with motion control technologies
- Demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, or Python
- Experience in open-source software development using best practices, such as version control tools for collaborative development, automated builds and testing, etc.
- Working knowledge of developing in a Linux operating system environment
- Practical knowledge of software and hardware engineering practices that include gathering requirements, design, testing, documentation, source code management and release procedures
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of projects and tasks
- Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professionals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), TANGO or other SCADA control systems.
- Experience with control software for scientific equipment, especially for synchrotron accelerator or synchrotron experiments
Other Information:
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $109,150.00 - $182,033.00 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory – view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
As a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.
About us
Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Motion Designer
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
TN visa approval hinges on demonstrating that your Motion Designer role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like graphic design, film, or communications. Curate portfolio pieces that reflect professional-level complexity, not generalist creative work.
Target studios with visa sponsorship experience
Broadcast networks, post-production houses, and advertising agencies regularly sponsor TN visas for Motion Designers. Search employer visa filing records to identify companies experienced with visa sponsorship before reaching out with your application.
Request a detailed offer letter covering degree requirements
Your TN application lives or dies on the offer letter. Ask the employer to specify that the Motion Designer role requires a bachelor's degree in a design-related field, and have them describe your core duties using specialty occupation language.
Prepare credential equivalency documentation as a Mexican national
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate often face stricter document scrutiny than Canadians at the port of entry. Get your degree evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential assessment service before your consular appointment to avoid delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find Motion Designer roles with active TN sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to filter Motion Designer openings specifically by TN visa eligibility. The platform surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the TN process.
Clarify your software and production scope in every application
USCIS and CBP officers assess whether your duties are sufficiently specialized. List the professional tools you use, such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, or DaVinci Resolve, and connect each to deliverables that require your specific degree-level expertise.
Motion Designer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Motion Designer role actually qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but qualification depends on how the position is defined. The role must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as graphic design, visual communications, film, or a closely related discipline. If the employer's job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, CBP may deny the TN. The degree-to-role connection must be explicit in both your credentials and the offer letter.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Motion Designer?
TN is almost always faster and more predictable for Motion Designers who are Canadian or Mexican citizens. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and a Canadian national can be approved at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires employer registration in March, a lottery selection, and a minimum five-month wait before an October 1 start date. For qualifying nationals, TN eliminates that uncertainty entirely.
Can a Mexican Motion Designer apply at the border like a Canadian?
No. Mexican nationals must apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate in Mexico, not at a port of entry. The process requires scheduling a consular appointment, submitting a DS-160, and attending a visa interview. Canada's border-entry option isn't available to Mexican citizens. Processing timelines at the consulate vary, so building in extra lead time before your intended start date is essential.
Where should I search for Motion Designer jobs that include TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible professionals and lets you filter Motion Designer openings by visa sponsorship type. That means you're targeting employers who already understand TN requirements rather than spending time educating hiring managers on the basics. It also surfaces roles where the job description is written in a way that supports the specialty occupation requirement.
What happens if my TN is approved but my Motion Designer role shifts to freelance or contract work?
TN status requires a qualifying employer-employee relationship, so a shift to independent contractor or freelance arrangements invalidates your TN authorization. If your engagement changes from full-time employment to contract, you'd need to either secure a new employer for TN sponsorship or explore a different visa classification. Notify your employer before any structural change to your work arrangement.