Jobs / United States / Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC
Senior Instrument Engineer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC · 🇺🇸 RENSS - GLOBAL VIEW
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 290 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 40 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 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Staff Engineer” (Chemical Engineers) in NY: $125k–$159k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level II (40%) — 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).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Sponsor Radar — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC
The US Department of Labor certified 290 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 40 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC →
About the role
Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are looking for an experienced Instrument Engineer to join our team! Our Instrument Engineers support projects for new and/or replacement instruments and assure they are fit-for-purpose. We support investigations where measurement issues may be a contributing root cause, and we develop specifications and standards for instruments. In this role, you will support authoring and maintain configuration specifications for manufacturing equipment for the production of our life-changing products. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide. When & where: • Location: Troy, New York, United States • Work model: Onsite Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Discover your role: • Operate as a project manager; plan, execute, and close projects within scope, time, and budget constraints • Specify cGMP process instrumentation, components, and spare parts • Set priorities for and complete Calibration Range and Tolerance Justifications forms for new instruments • Evaluate new instruments for Functional Equivalence to existing instrumentation that has become obsolete • Review and approve input/output lists for automated systems • Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex instrumentation and associated systems • Create and maintain configuration specifications for cGMP manufacturing equipment • Assist in the design review of equipment, and approved supplier lists for instrumentation • Write and execute test plans to demonstrate instrument suitability • Implement corrective/preventative actions for existing equipment • Prepare engineering evaluations and test plans for change control documentation • Possibly supervise engineering contractors This role requires: • BS/BA in Engineering; Electrical Engineering preferred and the following minimum years of relevant experience engineering experience for each level: • Senior Instrument Engineer: 5+ years • Principal Instrument Engineer: 8+ years • Understanding of common process instrumentation, including load cells, pressure transmitters/gauges, pH sensors, dissolved oxygen sensors, temperature sensors, mass flow meters, UV analyzers, conductivity sensors, TOC analyzers, and level sensors • Demonstrated ability to guide the prioritization, coordination, and completion of multiple projects within tight timeframes, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail • Ability to think independently to make quality decisions based on analyzing available and potentially limited information • Experience utilizing advanced problem-solving methods and leadership for investigations • Direct experience with biopharmaceutical process equipment is highly desirable • Understanding of process control systems and automation is preferred Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Whe