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Sponsorship possible
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Engineering Director” (Project Management Specialists) in PA: $160k–$160k, median $160k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 39 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Engineering Director” (Project Management Specialists) in PA: $160k–$160k, median $160k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Business Introduction:
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary:
Join us as an Engineering Technician and play a vital role supporting the design, installation, qualification, validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our equipment runs efficiently and reliably, while maintaining high-quality standards. We value hands-on problem solvers who enjoy learning, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to our mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in required training programs to maintain technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment while maintaining strong independent work habits. Support the installation, qualification, and validation of manufacturing and packaging equipment. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation to ensure data integrity and compliance. Assist in process improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency. Equipment operation and troubleshooting techniques. Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to complete projects safely and on schedule.
• Provide technical drafting support to Project Engineers for the design, layout, and modification of process and utility systems.
• Retrieve and distribute drawings, project documentation, and equipment information to Maintenance and Engineering personnel as needed. Support the Project Management team with administrative and technical tasks related to engineering projects.
• Participate in required training programs to maintain technical proficiency and regulatory compliance. Collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, team-based environment while maintaining strong independent work habits.
• Provide technical drafting support to Project Engineers for the design, layout, and modification of process and utility systems.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, including but not limited to:
• Site plans
• Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Equipment and facility layouts
• HVAC system drawings
• Plant utility systems
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) exhibits
• Retrieve and distribute drawings, project documentation, and equipment information to Maintenance and Engineering personnel as needed. Support the Project Management team with administrative and technical tasks related to engineering projects.
• Manage documentation control and archival processes within the Smart Plant Foundation (SPF) system, ensuring:
• Accurate version control
• Full document traceability
• Compliance with company standards and project requirements
Qualifications:
• Associate's degree in engineering technology, drafting, or a
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