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Software Shopfloor Solutions Engineer
Continental Automotive Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Lousado, Braga, PT
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 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 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 Continental Automotive Systems INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Systems Engineer - Kbgfjg241952-3” (Mechanical Engineers) in MI: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 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 — Continental Automotive Systems INC
The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
As part of our Manufacturing Technology Engineering Organization, our team of the Solution Development Center (SDC) develops, implements and supports automation solutions for our tire plants worldwide. By joining the development team, you are responsible for development, industrialization and support our Shopfloor Solutions for our production in all 20 Continental Tire factories around the globe. You will be part of a motivated IT team supporting digitalization and Industry 4.0 projects and activities on global scale. Your tasks and responsibilities in detail will be : • Develop shopfloor solutions based on requirements from internal business partners, primarily using .NET, Python, OPC UA and Docker for containerized solutions; • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical implementations; • Collaborate on the piloting of new features and systems in our tire plants; • Work within an international, multicultural team spanning 7 locations globally; • Provide remote and occasional on-site 3rd level IT support of 20 tire plants in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China, Malaysia, Thailand, … If you love creating and improving digital solutions and driving them from idea to implementation, Continental is the perfect match for you. By joining our development team, you will be responsible for developing manufacturing shopfloor solutions for tire production, working with modern technologies like .NET, Python and Docker in a global and collaborative environment. • Academic degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related qualification; • 1+ year(s) of professional experience as software developer, ideally in a manufacturing or shopfloor environment; • Proficient in C# / .NET, Python development (Unit Testing is a plus); • Experience building and deploying applications with Docker - containerization, container orchestration (is a plus); • Basic knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens and Beckhoff are a plus); • Understanding of Agile development methodologies (SAFe, or similar); • Proficient English language skills (verbal and written); • Reliable team player with structured workstyle, focused on continuous learning. • Integration in a dynamic and international work environment; • Flexible working model; • Collaborative working style; • Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.