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Drug Product Operations Engineer
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 Sligo, SO, IE
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 177 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 94 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 Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Senior Data Engineer” (Database Architects) in IL: $116k–$195k, median $165k. Most were filed at wage level IV (43%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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 — Abbvie INC
The US Department of Labor certified 177 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 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Welcome to AbbVie! At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset. From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond. We are now recruiting for a Drug Product Operations Engineer at our Mannorhamilton Road site in Sligo. The purpose of this role is to produce drug product material as per organizational needs in line with all relevant compliance requirements. You will also support and facilitate safe and compliant operations within the Drug Product and Synthroid manufacturing areas and support in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives and to assist in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventative Action determination as part of investigation processes. What you will do: • Play a central role in highlighting and implementing continuous improvement ideas and operational excellence opportunities identified through tracking and monitoring of production performance • Assist with the development of lean and continuous improvement skills throughout the manufacturing organization. • Assist in the pre-campaign planning of Drug Products and APIs, in reviewing lessons learned from previous campaigns with operations personnel and supports post-campaign activities. • May act as a delegate for the DP and Synthroid Operations Leads for certain activities and tasks based on level of experience and competence. • Assist and lead Root Cause Analyses and identification of Corrective/Preventative actions as part of investigation processes. • Assist in following up and closing operations related CAPAs, safety actions and compliance suggestions. • Implement changes to Operating SOPs as required. • May represent operations on introductions and execution of NPI projects. • Assist in the identification, implementation and execution of key Manufacturing and Site Strategies • Adhere to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies. What you will need: • 3-5 years in a similar role in the Pharmaceutical industry • 3rd level qualification in an Engineering or related discipline AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html