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Glaxosmithkline LLC

Facility Controls Engineer

USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia Posted today

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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.
  • 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.
  • What Glaxosmithkline LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Software Engineer - AI/ML Services” (Software Developers) in CA: $184k–$184k, median $184k.
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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 “Software Engineer - AI/ML Services” (Software Developers) in CA: $184k–$184k, median $184k. 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

The Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support of the Facility and Utility control systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility.  Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications and upgrades to control systems, and provide technical support.  Support for the instrumentation, electrical, and facilities teams. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure. Critical systems include Siemens Desigo BAS. • Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems. • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with facility control system and associated utility control systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve. • Lead technical delivery of automation system modifications and installations in support of continuous improvement and capital projects. • Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for facility control system. • Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment. • Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems. • Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology and 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee • OR in Lieu of education 6+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogeee Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: • Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems is required.   • A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines is required.  • Experience in design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of the facility control systems and instrumentation • Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting is strongly preferred.   • Experience working in a GMP environment is strongly preferred.   • Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) systems is preferred.   • Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation is preferred. • Control System training and/or certification are preferred #LI-GSK Skills Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance     Please visit  GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to ge

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