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Principal Visual Inspection Engineer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC · 🇺🇸 RENSS - BLD17 Filling
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.
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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)).
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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 seeking a Principal Visual Inspection Engineer to join our Internal Fill/Finish Manufacturing team. In this role, the Principal Visual Inspection Engineer specializing in visual inspection (fully automated); leads equipment selection and process development; establishes and optimizes the visual inspection program and product-specific recipes; develops KNAPP/test sets and training/qualification content; provides hands-on support during tech transfer, cGMP start-up, and routine manufacturing; and drives validation and operator training for assigned equipment and processes. When & where: • Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States • Work model: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm • Travel: 10% international & domestic Discover your role: • Acts as a technical SME for assigned visual inspection equipment and processes • Responsible for recipe development, vision system tuning, and life cycle management of semi-automated and automated processes and associated vision systems • Supports Project Engineering, QA Validation, and Process Validation in new equipment startup, commissioning, and qualification/validation activities • Supports technology transfer/new product introduction and the development or revision of defect classifications and manuals • Partners cross functionally to implement or revise policies and procedures for the visual inspection program • Gathers, trends, and analyzes process-generated data and implements continual improvements This role requires: • BS/BA in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Principal VI Engineer: 8+ years of relevant experience • Staff VI Engineer: 10+ years of relevant experience • Level will be determined based on experience • Experience in pharmaceutical automated visual inspection and camera tuning 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. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship. Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regene