TN Visa Robotics Engineer Jobs
Robotics Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering systems integration, automation design, and robot programming. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican nationals go through consular processing. A qualifying job offer and a relevant engineering degree are required.
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INTRODUCTION
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.
This Position reports to:
Robotics Lead Operations - Modernization
We're growing! As a member of the ABB US Robotics Service Team, the Robotics Mechanical Project Engineer – Paint Application position has a high impact on corporate revenues and on effectively servicing Paint customers.
This person is a primary interface between the customer and the ABB Modernization Team Organization and plays a significant role in determining the Company’s image as viewed by the customer.
Candidate Location: onsite at our Auburn Hills, MI location
Travel Requirement: 20%-30%
Main Accountabilities:
- Provide system integration support of ABB robots. (Paint robot upgrades, replacements, and improvements)
- Provide Paint robot specific or systems training.
- Ability to communicate with customers (external and internal) in high pressure situations and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Ability to be proactive to support customer needs and capable of traveling on short notice both domestic/international 20-30%.
- Design systems using 3D design software, including layouts, build details, creating lineups for manufacturing.
- Create scopes of work for manufacturing, installation, support including Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Support/supervise installations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, and 5 years’ experience with related applications experience: Robotics, Paint System Building / Integration for Paint applications, etc.
- Mechanical knowledge of Automotive paint applications on differing substrates such as car bodies, metal bumpers, fascia’s, plastic cladding and numerous other parts using automated electrostatic spray equipment.
- Understands the variations within this equipment and the correct/best use of these variations.
- Mechanical design of robotics paint application cells to customer specifications including cycle time studies, film build, fluid flow rates, robot pathing, robot tip speeds, number of robots and number of atomizers. (Per customer specifications)
- Prior experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
- 20%-30% travel, both domestic and international.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Robotics Engineer
Align your credentials to USMCA Engineer requirements
TN visa classification requires a degree in engineering or a related field. A robotics or mechatronics degree maps cleanly, but a physics or computer science degree may need a credential evaluation letter to confirm equivalency before you apply.
Request a support letter covering your actual duties
Generic offer letters get flagged at the border. Ask your employer to detail specific engineering tasks: PLC programming, kinematic modeling, or ROS integration. CBP officers need to confirm the role fits the USMCA Engineer category.
Target manufacturers and defense contractors over pure software firms
Automotive OEMs, aerospace suppliers, and contract manufacturers regularly file TN petitions for robotics roles because their work is visibly engineering-based. Software-adjacent titles like automation consultant can draw scrutiny without strong duty descriptions.
Search TN-sponsored Robotics Engineer roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have confirmed they'll support the petition. Use it to identify active openings before initiating any employer conversation.
Clarify your status at the port of entry as a Canadian
Canadian citizens don't pre-file with USCIS. You present your offer letter, degree, and TN application at the land border or airport. Processing typically takes under an hour, but bringing a detailed resume and your degree transcript reduces the chance of a secondary review.
Understand how your Mexican consular appointment affects your start date
Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate and must schedule a visa interview. Consulate wait times vary by city and season, so confirm the appointment timeline with your employer before committing to a start date in your offer letter.
Robotics Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Robotics Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your job duties fall within the USMCA Engineer category. Roles involving robot design, systems integration, control systems programming, or automation engineering qualify. Titles that blend engineering with sales or management can cause problems if the officer determines the primary function isn't technical engineering work. A precise duty description in your offer letter is what makes the classification stick.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Robotics Engineers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual cap and no lottery, so Canadians can obtain status at the port of entry the day they travel, and Mexicans can schedule a consular appointment without waiting for a selection result. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and entry into an oversubscribed lottery. For Robotics Engineers with Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Where can I find Robotics Engineer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters listings by TN visa sponsorship so you're not wasting time on employers who haven't confirmed they'll support the petition. Robotics Engineer roles in manufacturing, defense, and medical device sectors appear regularly, and the platform is designed for Canadian and Mexican professionals navigating USMCA categories.
What documents do I need to bring as a Canadian applying for TN status at the border?
You'll need your valid Canadian passport, a signed offer letter on company letterhead detailing your engineering duties and the TN category, proof of your qualifying degree, and the CBP Form I-94 fee. Some officers also ask for your resume and degree transcripts, so carry those. Canadians don't file with USCIS in advance and don't need a visa stamp.
Can I switch Robotics Engineer employers while on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN authorization is employer-specific. You can't start work with a new employer until a new TN petition is approved. Canadians can file at the border again with a new offer letter. Mexican nationals need to return to a U.S. consulate for a new stamp. Plan your transition so there's no gap in authorized employment status.