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Automation & Controls Engineer- Aseptic & Packing Systems
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals INC · 🇺🇸 Sacramento, CA 95834
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 11 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 2 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 Nivagen Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Process Engineer Manager” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $75k–$130k, median $130k. Most were filed at wage level III (67%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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 — Nivagen Pharmaceuticals INC
The US Department of Labor certified 11 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 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About the Company: Nivagen is a global company dedicated to enhancing lives by developing and providing cost-effective generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market. For over a decade, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to the core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people. Our team of professionals collaborates tirelessly to pioneer advancements in manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare. Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we continually strive to redefine medication accessibility and affordability. We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and robust training and development opportunities. By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. At Nivagen, our mission is clear: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence. Job Location: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals 3900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834. About the Job: The Automation & Controls Engineer – Aseptic & Packaging Systems is responsible for supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems used in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role supports aseptic processing, sterile filling, inspection, packaging, utilities, and facility automation systems. The Automation & Controls Engineer provides technical ownership and support for systems such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, manufacturing equipment controls, vision systems, serialization systems, data historians, robotics, motion control, building automation interfaces, and equipment network infrastructure. This position works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering, IT/OT, Facilities, Packaging, and Equipment Vendors to ensure automated systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with GMP, data integrity, validation, computerized system, and change control requirements. Responsibilities: • Provide daily technical support for automation and control systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, inspection, and facility operations. • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, servo, motion control, robotics, vision, and equipment communication issues. • Supporting automated equipment used for aseptic formulation, sterile filling, vials, syringes, cartridges, flexible containers/bags, inspection, labeling, packaging, serialization, and aggregation. • Diagnose and resolve automation-related downtime events to support production schedules. • Provide on-floor engineering support during startup, shutdown, changeover, and active manufacturing operations. • Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications in accordance with site standards and change control requirements. • Support PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or equivalent systems. • Support HMI/SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, iFIX, Wonderware, or similar systems. • Review and interpret ladder logic, function block diagrams, structured text, control narratives, electrical drawings, and automation design documentation. • Maintain current backups of validated automation programs and configuration files. • Ensure automation work is performed in compliance with cGMP, GDP, data integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, computerized system validation, and company quality system requirements. • Support validati