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Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer Lead Analyst) - Express Scripts
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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 May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 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 Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Actuarial Senior Analyst” (Actuaries) in TX: $89k–$158k, median $90k. Most were filed at wage level II (67%) — 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 — Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company
The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Help Us Build the Future of Pharmacy Automation Are you energized by solving complex technical challenges and improving highly automated systems? Join a team that keeps critical pharmacy operations running while driving innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement. As a Pharmacy Automation Engineer Lead Analyst, you will play a key role in maintaining and advancing sophisticated pharmaceutical filling and packaging technologies that help deliver medications accurately and efficiently. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking while mentoring others and influencing the future of pharmacy automation. Responsibilities • Maximize the performance, reliability, and uptime of highly automated pharmacy production equipment through preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities. • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, and computer-controlled systems to quickly resolve issues and minimize operational disruption. • Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions that improve system reliability and operational efficiency. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and optimize production capabilities. • Support installation, validation, expansion, and upgrade projects for automation equipment and related systems. • Execute engineering change controls and equipment modifications that improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity. • Monitor automated systems using diagnostics, inspections, and performance reporting tools to proactively identify and address equipment risks. • Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/Maximo) to document work, track equipment history, manage maintenance activities, and support data-driven decision making. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and engineering partners to improve automation processes and implement technical solutions. • Train, mentor, and support the development of team members by sharing technical expertise and best practices. • Participate in an on-call rotation and provide responsive support for operational needs. Required Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or supporting automated industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, or electromechanical systems. • Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, field devices, I/O systems, mechanical systems, and pneumatic systems. • Working knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and industrial troubleshooting techniques. • Experience performing preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities. • Experience using CMMS platforms such as Maximo to document and manage maintenance activities. • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in a high-volume production environment. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. • Ability to occasionally work outside normal shift hours, including weekends, to support operational needs. • Ability to participate in an on-call support rotation. Preferred Qualifications • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. • Experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, packaging, distribution, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. • Experience with automated filling, packaging, conveyor, robotics, or material handling systems. • Experience implementing equipment upgrades, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Experience mentoring technicians, engineers, or other technical te