TN Visa Production Engineer Jobs
Production Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA engineering category, covering process optimization, manufacturing systems, and quality assurance work. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a petition. Mexican citizens require consular processing. Your degree must be in engineering or a closely related field.
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- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role in Supply Chain Facilities means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it is through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you will have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem-solving drive our results; Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we are always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process, and technology investments to support an ever-evolving business.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Production Controller, you will play a vital role in staffing, planning, and achieving building goals to ensure the accurate and timely processing of merchandise to our Stores and Guests. As the primary facilitator of the business, you will help to educate executives on the importance of accurately staffing their teams, balanced freight flow, and aid in problem solving for positive daily and weekly financial results. You will monitor plans and work in-process backlogs to consider impacts of future planning and staffing to keep the building balanced. In partnership with key leadership and support teams, ensure the key is adequately staffed and trained to meet throughput commitments. Lead and facilitate all operational Management System huddles. Additionally, you will participate in the development of business plans, using trends and reporting tools to help identify and drive areas of opportunity within the building to positively impact KPIs.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills
- Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict
- Basic PC skills
- Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility
- Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role in Supply Chain Facilities means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it is through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you will have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem-solving drive our results; Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we are always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process, and technology investments to support an ever-evolving business.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Production Controller, you will play a vital role in staffing, planning, and achieving building goals to ensure the accurate and timely processing of merchandise to our Stores and Guests. As the primary facilitator of the business, you will help to educate executives on the importance of accurately staffing their teams, balanced freight flow, and aid in problem solving for positive daily and weekly financial results. You will monitor plans and work in-process backlogs to consider impacts of future planning and staffing to keep the building balanced. In partnership with key leadership and support teams, ensure the key is adequately staffed and trained to meet throughput commitments. Lead and facilitate all operational Management System huddles. Additionally, you will participate in the development of business plans, using trends and reporting tools to help identify and drive areas of opportunity within the building to positively impact KPIs.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within the job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills
- Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict
- Basic PC skills
- Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility
- Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Production Engineer
Verify your degree meets engineering requirements
TN visa classification requires a degree in engineering or a directly related field. A degree in industrial technology or engineering technology may not satisfy CBP officers the same way a traditional engineering degree does. Check how your credential maps before applying.
Target manufacturers with visa sponsorship experience
Production Engineer roles at automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturers commonly qualify for TN status. Companies with recent visa filings and dedicated HR or immigration teams understand the support letter requirements and are experienced with the documentation U.S. Customs and Border Protection expects for engineering positions at the port of entry.
Get your credential evaluation done early
If your engineering degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, some CBP officers request a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency. Having a NACES-member evaluation ready before your port-of-entry appointment removes a common stall point.
Search TN-specific job listings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Production Engineer roles by employers actively sponsoring TN visas, saving you from applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Start your search there before targeting individual company career pages.
Clarify your job duties match the TN engineering category
Your offer letter must describe work that is genuinely engineering in nature, not just production supervision or quality inspection. CBP officers assess actual duties, not job titles. Ask your employer to frame responsibilities around process design, systems analysis, or technical problem-solving.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens applying for TN status must go through a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. Consular wait times vary significantly by city and season, so factor several weeks into your start date negotiation with your prospective employer.
Production Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Production Engineer is covered under the USMCA engineer category, which includes industrial, manufacturing, and process engineering work. The key requirement is that your job duties involve genuine engineering functions and that your degree is in engineering or a closely related field. Roles that are primarily supervisory without a technical engineering component can face scrutiny at CBP.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Production Engineer positions?
TN has no annual lottery or cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery and waiting until October 1 of the fiscal year. For Mexican nationals, TN still requires consular processing but avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. TN does not allow dual intent, which is the main trade-off.
Where can I find Production Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Production Engineer roles specifically filtered for employers who sponsor TN visas, so you're not spending time on companies unfamiliar with the process. Most general job platforms don't distinguish between TN-ready employers and those who only support H-1B or won't sponsor at all, which wastes significant time in your search.
Can my employer file TN status for me before I cross the border?
Canadian citizens don't require an advance petition. You present your documents, offer letter, and credentials directly to a CBP officer at a land border crossing or pre-clearance airport. Your employer prepares the support letter and documentation package, but there's no USCIS filing in advance. Mexican nationals must obtain TN status through a U.S. consulate before traveling.
What happens if my Production Engineer TN is denied at the border?
CBP can deny TN admission on the spot if your documentation is incomplete or your duties don't clearly fit the engineering category. You're not barred from reapplying, but you'll need to correct the underlying issue first, typically the offer letter or credential documentation. Mexicans who are denied at the consulate must address the deficiency before scheduling a new appointment.