Automotive TN Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan is the center of U.S. automotive manufacturing and engineering, with companies like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis headquartered in the Detroit metro area. Canadian and Mexican professionals in engineering, IT, and scientific roles can pursue TN visa sponsorship with Michigan's dense network of OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and autonomous vehicle firms.
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Job Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
Advance Electric Drive and Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for definition and documentation of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, and testing of electric drives (inverters & motors) ensuring successful vehicle application of the electric drive, considering hardware, controls, calibration, software, and overall integration.
- Lead development and documentation of initial component and subsystem requirements for electric drives
- Responsible for deriving and developing component requirements to meet propulsion system requirements using systems engineering discipline, standard work and analysis/simulation including competitive assessments
- Responsible for the documentation of component requirements (via RCEs, ICDs) based on flow down of requirements from Propulsion System Technical Specs (P-STS) and vehicle technical specifications (VTS)
- Responsible for developing electric drive components to meet key performance and cost targets by working collaboratively with Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, Modeling, Analysis, Cost Engineering, Planning, and Program teams
- Lead or coordinate component trade studies to select optimized solutions to meet vehicle requirements of range, performance, drive quality, and cost
- Ensure analytical models, initial component designs, and controls have been developed with high fidelity through the BA phase for a successful hand-off at PPDR to Execution and Program teams
- Support multi-functional team led by advanced propulsion system architect in the development of Electrified Propulsion System Architectures through the Advanced Technology Work (ATW), Balanced Architecture (BA), and early GPDP development phase in accordance with the Electrification Process of Engineering
- Support development of the system level DFMEA led by Propulsion System Architect collaborating with key collaborators from System Engineering teams, Safety, and Controls
- Work with other SMT’s, Vehicle teams, planning, Finance, and Electrification leadership as necessary to lead the project team through successful completion of key ATW, BA, and GPDP gates
- Lead advanced technology development and testing ATW work in electric drives as needed
- Leveraging AI tools for Automation and process improvement
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in design, development, and testing of electric drives/motors/power electronics
- Knowledge in power electronics theory and principles
- Experience in design for EMC in power electronics modules
- Understanding of electrified vehicle system and integration
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with domestic and international business partners
- Design, development, validation or release experience
- Ability to create and present information to leadership, peers, customers, and suppliers in a clear and concise manner
- Fluency in using commercial tools for modeling and simulation of power electronics and electric drives
- Hands-on experience working in high-voltage laboratory and dynamometer environment
- Experience in using VDR data to make engineering decisions
- Power Electronics controls experience is a must
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- M.S. or Ph.D. Degree with specialization in electric drives (motors/inverters)
- Experience with electrical and mechanical CAD/CAE tools
- DFSS Certification
- Design thinking experience
Relocation:
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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Which automotive companies in Michigan sponsor TN visas?
Michigan's largest automotive employers, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, have established TN visa sponsorship processes for qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals. Major Tier 1 suppliers such as Aptiv, BorgWarner, and Magna International, all with significant Michigan operations, also regularly sponsor TN visas for engineering and technical roles. Smaller autonomous vehicle and mobility tech firms in the Ann Arbor and Detroit corridors sponsor as well.
Which cities in Michigan have the most automotive TN sponsorship jobs?
The Detroit metro area, including Dearborn, Auburn Hills, Warren, and Southfield, concentrates the highest volume of automotive TN sponsorship roles given the headquarters presence of Ford, GM, and Stellantis. Ann Arbor is a secondary hub, particularly for software, autonomous vehicle, and R&D engineering positions. Grand Rapids has a growing supplier manufacturing base with additional TN-eligible openings in industrial and mechanical engineering.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for TN sponsorship in Michigan?
TN visa eligibility in the automotive sector applies to roles that meet defined professional categories. Mechanical, electrical, industrial, and software engineers are the most common qualifying positions. Other eligible roles include computer systems analysts, scientific technicians supporting R&D, and management consultants engaged in operations or supply chain work. Roles must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to satisfy TN specialty occupation criteria.
How do I find automotive TN sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for professionals seeking visa-sponsored roles and lets you filter by visa type, state, and industry, making it straightforward to browse automotive TN sponsorship jobs in Michigan specifically. Because TN sponsorship willingness varies by employer and role, filtering by sponsorship type from the start saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering eligibility issues later in the process.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for automotive TN sponsorship?
Michigan's automotive sector is heavily project-driven, meaning many TN-sponsored roles are tied to specific vehicle programs or product development cycles. TN status is employer-specific, so a change in project assignment that substantially alters job duties could affect status. Canadian professionals can obtain TN status directly at the Port of Entry, while Mexican nationals require consular processing. Detroit Metropolitan Airport and the Ambassador Bridge crossing in Detroit are both commonly used entry points.