TN Visa Research And Development Jobs
Research and development roles in sciences, engineering, and life sciences qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for both Canadian and Mexican professionals. Canadian citizens can present documentation at the U.S. border with no cap; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers prepare a support letter to demonstrate the role meets TN requirements.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the R&D Engineer I, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter team focused on providing R&D support for a wide range of market-released diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to failure analysis, design changes, requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Provides R&D support for market-released cardiovascular catheters.
- Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality to support investigations and/or design changes.
- Develops solutions to improve product function and manufacturability.
- Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
- Writes and submits Engineering Change orders.
- Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of a project.
- Investigates and evaluates design changes, manufacturing changes, NCMRs, CAPAs and/or customer complaints.
- Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
- Researches various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes.
- Involved in test method and fixture development.
- Supports development of risk management documentation (DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA).
- Gains an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical or related Engineering degree.
- 0-2 years of related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes used in medical devices, specifically deflectable sheaths and/or EP Catheters preferred.
- Worked with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.).
- Solidworks or other CAD experience.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the EP division.
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
As the R&D Engineer I, you will be part of our Electrophysiology (EP) Catheter team focused on providing R&D support for a wide range of market-released diagnostic, imaging, and ablation therapy catheters. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including but not limited to failure analysis, design changes, requirement development, testing and data analysis, and test method development and validation.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Provides R&D support for market-released cardiovascular catheters.
- Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality to support investigations and/or design changes.
- Develops solutions to improve product function and manufacturability.
- Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
- Writes and submits Engineering Change orders.
- Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of a project.
- Investigates and evaluates design changes, manufacturing changes, NCMRs, CAPAs and/or customer complaints.
- Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
- Researches various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current designs and processes.
- Involved in test method and fixture development.
- Supports development of risk management documentation (DFMEA, UFMEA, PFMEA).
- Gains an understanding of the quality and regulatory requirements of Abbott, FDA and ISO regulations.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical or related Engineering degree.
- 0-2 years of related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exposure to a variety of manufacturing processes used in medical devices, specifically deflectable sheaths and/or EP Catheters preferred.
- Worked with an electronic document control system (Windchill, etc.).
- Solidworks or other CAD experience.
- Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders (client and internal), end-users, business partners, and technical team members.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Research And Development
Align your credentials to TN categories
R&D roles qualify under multiple TN categories including engineer, scientist, and chemist. Your degree must match the specific category your employer cites, so confirm the classification before your offer letter is drafted.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search Migrate Mate for employers with recent visa filings in research and development roles. Companies experienced with visa sponsorship are more likely to understand work visa requirements and won't need you to explain the TN category from scratch.
Prepare a credential package before interviewing
Gather your degree transcripts, any professional licences, and a detailed CV listing research outputs or patents before your first interview. Employers with no TN experience will ask for these documents the moment they want to extend an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never sponsored TN workers. Migrate Mate filters R&D roles by sponsorship history, so every application goes to an employer already set up to hire you.
Request an offer letter specifying your TN activity
CBP officers or consular staff will scrutinize whether your described duties match the TN category. Ask your employer to describe your actual research activities, not just your job title, in the offer letter before you travel or apply.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment timeline
Mexican nationals must attend a U.S. consulate interview, and appointment wait times vary by location. Confirm the nearest consulate's current scheduling window with USCIS guidance and build that lead time into your start date negotiation.
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Find Research And Development JobsResearch And Development TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which TN visa categories cover research and development professionals?
R&D professionals most commonly qualify under scientist, engineer, chemist, or computer systems analyst categories, depending on the work. The key is that your degree field must align with the specific TN category your employer designates in your visa petition. A biochemist working in pharmaceutical research, for example, typically qualifies under the scientist or chemist category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for research and development roles?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making it far more predictable for R&D professionals than H-1B, which is subject to an oversubscribed random selection process each spring. TN status is also granted in two-year increments with unlimited renewals, provided you maintain a qualifying job. The trade-off is that TN does not permit dual intent, so it can complicate future green card planning.
Can Canadian R&D professionals apply at the border without an appointment?
Yes. Canadian citizens can present their TN documentation directly at a U.S. port of entry without scheduling a consulate appointment. You'll need your employer's offer letter, your degree credentials, and any supporting documents that confirm your role qualifies under the applicable TN category. CBP makes the final admission decision on the spot, so your paperwork needs to be thorough and clearly organized.
Where can I find research and development employers that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built to surface R&D roles at employers with recent visa filings, filtering out employers with no history of hiring international professionals. You can also review job listings to identify roles that meet TN visa requirements—typically requiring a bachelor's degree and falling within eligible professional categories for research and development positions.
Does my R&D employer need to do anything before I can start work on a TN visa?
Your employer must prepare a support letter documenting the position details, your qualifications, and the role requirements. For Canadians, you'll present this letter at the U.S. port of entry along with your passport and proof of Canadian citizenship. For Mexicans, your employer submits the support letter to the U.S. consulate as part of your TN visa application package. The support letter establishes that the position qualifies under TN eligibility requirements for your profession.
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