TN Visa Systems Programmer Jobs
Systems Programmer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a computer science or engineering degree. Employers file directly with CBP at the border or port of entry for Canadians, skipping the H-1B lottery entirely. No annual cap applies to Canadian nationals.
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Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer III provides technical manufacturing engineering and CNC programming support for machining operations, with a focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, cost, and on-time delivery. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, sketches, and design data to develop manufacturing processes, create and maintain CNC programs, select tooling and fixtures, establish speeds and feeds, and document setup sheets and process instructions for boring bars and horizontal machining centers.
This position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, safety, purchasing, suppliers, supervisors, and hourly production employees to support production needs, troubleshoot issues, improve machining methods, and implement cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The role also supports capital projects, evaluates tooling and equipment needs, assists with routings, PFMEAs, cost estimates, and provides hands-on technical guidance to operators. Success in this role requires strong machining knowledge, experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, and machine controls such as Fanuc or Siemens, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, communicate clearly, and actively support a safe manufacturing environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
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Provides technical assistance to Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing organization.
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Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts. Creates and maintains programs which includes selecting fixturing and cutting tools, and machine speeds and feeds; and creates process sheets and tooling lists for Boring Bar and Horizontal Machining Centers.
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Is a resource for capital projects. May prepare appropriation requests for capital projects.
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Identifies opportunities for process improvements and carries out improvement actions.
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Develops new and improved manufacturing methods (DFMA).
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Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity, safety, quality, velocity, OTD, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Minimum 4 years manufacturing experience.
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BS Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial). Would consider equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and Journeyman’s status or 5 years of experience in the machining trades or equivalent.
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Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
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Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
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Familiar with large equipment and parts.
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Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write necessary correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Safety
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Promote and support a safety-first culture by designing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes that protect employees, reduce risk, and support safe work execution.
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Incorporate Komatsu safety goals, policies, and cardinal safety expectations into engineering decisions, process improvements, equipment layouts, tooling changes, and standard work.
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Partner with operations, safety, quality, maintenance, and production teams to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement corrective actions that improve employee safety and operational performance.
-
Actively support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce unsafe conditions, improve ergonomics, eliminate waste, and strengthen reliable day-to-day work practices.
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Ensure engineering recommendations consider safe material flow, machine guarding, crane and forklift movement, work-at-height exposure, suspended loads, pinch points, and other shop-floor risks.
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Participate in safety reviews, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning as needed to prevent recurrence and improve future processes.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!
Job Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer III provides technical manufacturing engineering and CNC programming support for machining operations, with a focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, cost, and on-time delivery. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, sketches, and design data to develop manufacturing processes, create and maintain CNC programs, select tooling and fixtures, establish speeds and feeds, and document setup sheets and process instructions for boring bars and horizontal machining centers.
This position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, safety, purchasing, suppliers, supervisors, and hourly production employees to support production needs, troubleshoot issues, improve machining methods, and implement cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The role also supports capital projects, evaluates tooling and equipment needs, assists with routings, PFMEAs, cost estimates, and provides hands-on technical guidance to operators. Success in this role requires strong machining knowledge, experience with Mastercam, SolidWorks, and machine controls such as Fanuc or Siemens, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, communicate clearly, and actively support a safe manufacturing environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
-
Provides technical assistance to Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing organization.
-
Analyzes drawings, sketches, and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts. Creates and maintains programs which includes selecting fixturing and cutting tools, and machine speeds and feeds; and creates process sheets and tooling lists for Boring Bar and Horizontal Machining Centers.
-
Is a resource for capital projects. May prepare appropriation requests for capital projects.
-
Identifies opportunities for process improvements and carries out improvement actions.
-
Develops new and improved manufacturing methods (DFMA).
-
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity, safety, quality, velocity, OTD, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
-
Minimum 4 years manufacturing experience.
-
BS Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial). Would consider equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and Journeyman’s status or 5 years of experience in the machining trades or equivalent.
-
Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
-
Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
-
Familiar with large equipment and parts.
-
Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write necessary correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Safety
-
Promote and support a safety-first culture by designing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes that protect employees, reduce risk, and support safe work execution.
-
Incorporate Komatsu safety goals, policies, and cardinal safety expectations into engineering decisions, process improvements, equipment layouts, tooling changes, and standard work.
-
Partner with operations, safety, quality, maintenance, and production teams to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement corrective actions that improve employee safety and operational performance.
-
Actively support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce unsafe conditions, improve ergonomics, eliminate waste, and strengthen reliable day-to-day work practices.
-
Ensure engineering recommendations consider safe material flow, machine guarding, crane and forklift movement, work-at-height exposure, suspended loads, pinch points, and other shop-floor risks.
-
Participate in safety reviews, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning as needed to prevent recurrence and improve future processes.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Systems Programmer
Align your credentials to systems-level work
TN visa classification for Systems Programmer requires a degree in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field. A general IT degree paired with unrelated work history raises CBP scrutiny, so document how your academic background maps to low-level programming, OS internals, or embedded systems.
Target employers with government contract histories
Federal contractors and defense-adjacent tech firms routinely sponsor TN visas for Systems Programmers because their work requires U.S.-based specialists. These employers already understand the filing process and are less likely to stall at the offer stage over TN paperwork complexity.
Get your offer letter to specify systems work explicitly
CBP officers assess the job description in your offer letter, not your job title alone. Push your employer to list duties like kernel development, firmware engineering, or real-time OS programming so the letter maps cleanly to the USMCA Systems Programmer occupation category.
Search verified TN-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Programmer roles by employers with recent visa filings, saving you from cold-applying to companies without experience sponsoring work visas who may push back when you raise visa requirements in the interview process.
Prepare for same-day admission as a Canadian national
Canadian citizens can present TN documentation directly at a U.S. land port of entry or preclearance airport and receive admission the same day. Bring your degree, offer letter, and any supporting employment verification so CBP can adjudicate on the spot without a consular appointment.
Mexican nationals should start DS-160 filing early
Unlike Canadians, Mexican nationals must apply through a U.S. consulate and schedule a visa interview, which adds several weeks to the timeline. Start the DS-160 and consular appointment process as soon as your employer countersigns the offer to avoid start-date delays.
Systems Programmer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Programmer role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Systems Programmer is a listed occupation in the USMCA TN visa schedule. To qualify, your role must involve specialized programming at the systems level, such as OS development, firmware, or embedded software. Generic software development positions sometimes face CBP pushback, so your offer letter should specifically describe systems-level duties rather than general coding work.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Systems Programmer jobs?
For Canadian nationals, TN is significantly faster than H-1B because there is no lottery, no annual cap, and no USCIS petition to file. Admission happens at the port of entry, often the same day. H-1B requires a lottery selection that caps the pool at 85,000 each fiscal year, with results taking months. For most Canadian Systems Programmers with a qualifying degree, TN is the more practical path.
Where can I find Systems Programmer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Systems Programmer roles specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers who have already committed to supporting the USMCA filing process. Searching broadly and raising visa requirements late in interviews wastes time with employers unfamiliar with TN documentation requirements.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN filing?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of systems-level duties, your salary, the employment period, and confirmation of your professional status. For Canadian nationals presenting at a port of entry, no advance USCIS filing is required. Mexican nationals additionally need the employer's support for a consular appointment package.
Can I change employers after starting work on a TN visa as a Systems Programmer?
You can change employers, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. You cannot start work for a new employer under your existing TN. Canadian nationals can apply for a new TN at a port of entry with the new employer's documentation, while Mexican nationals must apply for a new TN visa at a U.S. consulate before beginning work with the new company.