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Automation Senior Engineer
Pfizer INC · 🇺🇸 United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount
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 40 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 9 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 Pfizer INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “SENIOR VALIDATION ENGINEER” (Industrial Engineers) in WA: $96k–$117k, median $107k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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 — Pfizer INC
The US Department of Labor certified 40 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 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Use Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. What You Will Achieve In this role, you will: • Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams. • Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, validation master plan for the Digital Network & Automation (DNA) systems/programs. • Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills. Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably. • Generate and develop or update standard operating procedures, local work Instructions for new or existing system support. • Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions. • Manage or assist with change control authoring and execution. • Participate in the site and network wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction. • Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects. • Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise. • Mentor and guide Automation Engineers staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary. • Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers. Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements) • Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience • Robust understanding of Computerized Systems, Regulatory Compliance regulations, and standards • Proven experience in Automation Engineering • Proficiency in drafting statement of work (SOW), writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents • Experience with programming industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, Historians, or SQL Server. • Experience in troubleshooting issues to root cause and recommending and implementing effective corrective actions • Hands-on experience with Automation projects with GMP compliance • Familiarity with process controls equipment • Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills {written and oral} with teamwork spirit skills Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements) • Relevant pharmaceutical experience • Understanding of programming and proficiency in at least one language • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Ability to train others effectively • Strong problem-solving skills • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities. • Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing test runs/troubleshooting. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills