TN Visa Process Development Engineer Jobs
Process Development Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering process optimization, scale-up, and manufacturing development work. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with same-day decisions. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Applications & Technical Support
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Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including product recommendations, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting.
- Assist in developing technical documentation, data sheets, and customer presentations.
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Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports summarizing test results.
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Product Development and Scale-up
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Collaborate with R&D scientist on formulation, synthesis, and performance testing of new adsorbent products.
- Support the development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products.
- Facilitate transition of new products from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.
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Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate product performance in various water treatment applications.
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Quality & Regulatory Support
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Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.
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Raw Material Qualification
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Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams.
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External Collaboration
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Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis.
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Safety & Compliance
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Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
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Experience: 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry. Experience in process scale up and product development is preferred.
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Technical Skills:
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Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred.
- Experience with analytical methods (e.g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.).
- Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices.
- Experience with various adsorbent materials (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus.
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Familiarity in process scale up, pilot testing and validation.
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Soft Skills:
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
INTRODUCTION
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Applications & Technical Support
-
Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including product recommendations, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting.
- Assist in developing technical documentation, data sheets, and customer presentations.
-
Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports summarizing test results.
-
Product Development and Scale-up
-
Collaborate with R&D scientist on formulation, synthesis, and performance testing of new adsorbent products.
- Support the development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products.
- Facilitate transition of new products from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.
-
Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate product performance in various water treatment applications.
-
Quality & Regulatory Support
-
Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.
-
Raw Material Qualification
-
Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams.
-
External Collaboration
-
Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis.
-
Safety & Compliance
-
Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
-
Experience: 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry. Experience in process scale up and product development is preferred.
-
Technical Skills:
-
Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred.
- Experience with analytical methods (e.g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.).
- Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices.
- Experience with various adsorbent materials (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus.
-
Familiarity in process scale up, pilot testing and validation.
-
Soft Skills:
-
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Process Development Engineer
Verify your engineering degree qualifies
TN visa status requires a degree in engineering, not just a related field. A chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly to process development work. A materials science or chemistry degree may need a written nexus explanation in your offer letter.
Target manufacturers with active process teams
Pharmaceutical, semiconductor, food processing, and chemical manufacturing companies run dedicated process development functions. Search by NAICS industry code rather than job title to find companies that hire for this role at scale.
Get your offer letter to cite engineering duties explicitly
CBP officers classify TN petitions by job duties, not job titles. Ask your employer to describe process optimization, scale-up protocols, and design of experiments in the letter. Vague language like 'supports production' can trigger a denial.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Filtering job postings by TN visa sponsorship history saves weeks of outreach to employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate shows which companies have actively sponsored TN engineers, so you can target your applications where approval is already established.
Prepare for port-of-entry filing as a Canadian
Canadian citizens don't need a consular appointment. Bring your degree transcripts, offer letter, and a copy of your TN category justification to the port. Officers can approve same-day, but a poorly organized packet often results in secondary inspection.
Coordinate your start date around Mexican consular timelines
Mexican citizens must schedule a visa appointment at a U.S. consulate. Wait times vary by location and season. Build at least six to eight weeks into your start date negotiation to avoid losing an offer because of appointment availability.
Process Development Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Development Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Process Development Engineer falls under the USMCA Engineer category, which covers roles requiring engineering theory and practice. Your job duties must involve engineering work such as process design, scale-up, or optimization. A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required. Roles focused primarily on quality inspection or technician-level tasks without engineering analysis may not qualify.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as your petition is approved at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. For a clearly qualifying role like Process Development Engineer, TN is faster, cheaper for employers, and has no numerical limit constraining your options.
Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and filters roles by sponsorship history, so you're not applying blindly to companies that won't sponsor international professionals. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type or track which employers have sponsored TN workers in the past, which makes targeting sponsoring employers inefficient.
Can my employer sponsor TN status if they've never done it before?
Yes. TN doesn't require prior USCIS approval or employer registration the way H-1B does. A first-time TN employer only needs to provide a valid offer letter describing qualifying engineering duties, your wage, and the duration of employment. The burden is low for employers, which is one reason TN sponsorship is easier to negotiate than H-1B sponsorship with smaller companies.
What happens to my TN status if my process development role changes significantly?
TN status is tied to the duties described in your original offer letter. If your role shifts from engineering design and process analysis into general management or non-engineering work, your current TN authorization may no longer cover the new duties. You'd need a new TN filing reflecting the updated role. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers whose process development positions have stable, engineering-focused scopes.