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Senior Automation Engineer
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Branchburg, NJ, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “SR. SYSTEM ENGINEER” (Data Scientists) in NJ: $126k–$172k, median $146k. Most were filed at wage level II (33%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Abbvie INC
The US Department of Labor certified 177 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and integration of automation projects/systems across manufacturing and laboratory operations and provides technical support and troubleshooting for system assigned. Responsible for moderate to complex configuration and programming of Operation Technology (OT) Systems as per AbbVie change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and Facilities Control Systems. Responsibilities •Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Automation Applications, Process Control systems, robotics and possess an understanding of common system integration communication protocols. •Provides process controls input and recommendations regarding manufacturing issues and process improvements. •Perform or review configuration and programming using defined practices to establish compliance with users and functional requirements. •Provides training for OT Systems Users/Engineers in new automation technologies and process control applications. •Diagnosing and troubleshooting OT System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed. Responsible for implementing and validating OT systems upgrades and data migrations for DCS, PLC’s, Ignition SCADA, and Data Historian systems. •Support OT Systems lifecycle including validation activities by developing and executing qualification protocols plus associated documentation like System Functional and Design Specifications. •Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, patching, users accounts management, critical data back-up and others. •Establish project management techniques in monitoring, reporting, and controlling automation projects according to size and criticality (small to medium projects). •Work schedule flexibility to perform or support maintenance work and other changes to systems in production during off-peak hours. This might require occasionally working evenings or on weekends. •Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties. . •Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience required •Experience with SCADA and PLCs (such as Ignition and Allen-Bradley PLCs), programming in ladder logic and instructional texts, HMI graphics development and management •Knowledge of authoring and supporting commissioning and qualification activities, including change control process •Experience with FDA, GMP, 21CFR11, Data Integrity, Safety and Environmental legislation within pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or Medical Device manufacturing processes, including best operational practices and regulatory expectations •Knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and related components as related to OT system configuration including Active Directory, User Administration, TCP/IP with DHCP, WINS and DNS •Ability to provide technical program leadership, including external vendor management and lead cross-functional teams including internal and external resources Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will