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Automation & Controls Technician
Cellink Corporation · 🇺🇸 Georgetown, TX
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 14 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 3 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 Cellink Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Automation & Controls Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in TX: $111k–$111k, median $111k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($3.00/hr) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. 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 — Cellink Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 14 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 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
D Shift: Friday-Sunday / every other Monday, 5:45 pm - 6:00 am ($3.00/hr differential) CelLink is scaling rapidly, and we’re looking for an Automation & Controls Technician to join our team at our new, state-of-the-art mega manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys troubleshooting automated equipment, figuring out why something isn't working, and getting it back up and running. You’ll work directly on the manufacturing floor alongside Automation & Controls Engineers, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and equipment vendors to keep our equipment safe, reliable, and performing at its best. You’ll work with technologies including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servo and motion systems, machine vision, motor controls, safety systems, and industrial networks while gaining exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment as we scale our operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and automation issues involving PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, motors, drives, servo/motion systems, machine vision, safety circuits, and industrial networks. • Use electrical schematics, PLC/HMI diagnostics, test equipment, and equipment documentation to quickly identify faults and restore equipment to safe operation. • Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, qualification, preventive maintenance, and production ramp activities alongside Engineering and equipment vendors. • Investigate recurring equipment failures, participate in root-cause analysis, and implement improvements that increase uptime, OEE, cycle time, yield, and reliability. • Perform approved component replacements, wiring modifications, control-panel work, functional testing, and other hands-on equipment repairs. • Maintain accurate troubleshooting, repair, software backup, and change-management documentation while sharing knowledge and escalating complex issues appropriately. • Work safely and maintain a clean, organized manufacturing environment. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Experience/Education • Associate degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in Automation, Controls, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field. • 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, industrial controls, electrical systems, or similar equipment. • Hands-on experience accessing and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, including navigating PLC/HMI diagnostics, interpreting faults and I/O status, and identifying and correcting equipment issues. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Working knowledge of industrial automation and PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. • Ability to troubleshoot sensors, actuators, motors, drives, relays, contactors, safety devices, and control circuits. • Basic understanding of PLC logic and the ability to use PLC/HMI software for diagnostics and troubleshooting. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to determine whether an issue is electrical, controls/software, equipment, or process-related. • Strong communication, documentation, and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally Nice to Have • Experience with Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, and/or Omron PLCs. • Experience with machine vision, servo/motion systems, industrial networks, pneumatics, temperature controls, or industrial instrumentation. • Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, or manufacturing startup. Working Conditions/Hours Hourly Non-Exempt Monday-Friday 1st Shift 8 am - 5 pm + occasional weekends as needed. Physical Demands and Work E