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Senior Engineer, Product Stewardship
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States - California - Sylmar
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 73 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 28 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 Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $120k–$149k, median $135k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% 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 — Abbott Laboratories
The US Department of Labor certified 73 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 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge of materials, chemicals, and product stewardship regulations who evaluates materials used in cardiovascular medical devices and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (EU REACH, EPR, RoHS, POPs, Stockholm Convention, Conflict Minerals, etc.) Acts as a technical subject matter expert in material composition, restricted substances, and supply chain compliance while supporting divisional Product Stewardship programs. Supports Product Stewardship team and under the direction of manager or supervisor while independently working and solving day-to-day problems. The function acts as a source of expertise within the division regarding product and chemical regulations and maintains a divisional program with clear program elements. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Compliance • Comply with all regulations and procedures in scope of the Product Stewardship program. • Ensures compliance with Product Stewardship requirements through internal processes and implementation of strategies. • Maintain advanced knowledge of company and global regulatory activities to ensure effective Product Stewardship compliance. • Track company, industry, and developing regulatory activities to ensure effective Product Stewardship compliance. Organizational Interface • Supports the Product Stewardship team and works under the direction of the manager while independently solving day-to-day problems. • Evaluate materials used in products against regulation requirements based on their intended uses. • Prepares and reviews written communication. • Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents and meetings. • Exhibit advanced ability to apply concepts of careful communication. • Following through on goals and incorporates the ideas of others; shares resources, insight, and accountability to benefit the objectives of the business. Technical • Evaluate material and chemical compositions against global product stewardship regulations. • Assess supplier material disclosures, FMDs, IPC-1752A declarations, and substance compliance documentation. • Review polymers, metals, coatings, adhesives, inks, and electronic component materials for regulatory impacts. • Partner with R&D during material selection and design changes to identify product stewardship risks. • Support material risk assessm