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Automation Technician roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, giving Australian professionals a direct path to U.S. employment with renewable two-year status.
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Job Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Automation Maintenance Technician (6PM to 6AM)
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. At Amgen, we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery, and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps drive scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.
Based in New Albany, Ohio, the site of Amgen’s new advanced product assembly and packaging plant. In this role you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/ calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area.
The work schedule for this role will be a first shift schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 6:30 am to 3:00 pm) for 1-2 months and then move to a 12 hour PM 2-2-3 shift schedule. As the facility moves into operation, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team structure working to support coverage across Amgen’s 24-hour operations. These shift structures can be a great opportunity to better support individual work/life priorities in Non-Standard Shifts structure.
Responsibilities:
- Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical and process automation issues.
- Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
- Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans and Amgen policies. Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
- Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems the team.
- Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program, trouble shoot and repair equipment/system failures.
- Interpret and review utility, process system/ equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&ID’s.
- Support Operations in Non-Standard shifts that includes weekends and/or holidays as determined by business.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The automation professional we seek will possess these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Or
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Technical Engineering experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Technical Engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Educational background in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Understanding in PLC, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Inspection System
- SCADA/PLC Control System experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Biotechnology Industry
- Other Automated Control Systems to be supported are: Siemens and Rockwell HMI’s, Cognex Vision System, Sensor and Systech Serialization
- Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation
- Excellent organizational, project management, problem solving and technical writing capability
- Strong communication: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing and facilitation
- MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary Range
86,685.55 USD - 117,280.45 USD
Career Category
Engineering
Job Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Automation Maintenance Technician (6PM to 6AM)
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. At Amgen, we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery, and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps drive scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.
Based in New Albany, Ohio, the site of Amgen’s new advanced product assembly and packaging plant. In this role you will provide technical engineering support on all system/equipment optimization strategies, upgrades, replacements, and modifications. You will evaluate and determine if utility systems, process maintenance, instrumentation/ calibration/electrical systems and technical cleaning systems are maintained in compliance with all applicable industry standards, regulatory standards and FDA standards in the Inspection and Packaging area.
The work schedule for this role will be a first shift schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 6:30 am to 3:00 pm) for 1-2 months and then move to a 12 hour PM 2-2-3 shift schedule. As the facility moves into operation, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team structure working to support coverage across Amgen’s 24-hour operations. These shift structures can be a great opportunity to better support individual work/life priorities in Non-Standard Shifts structure.
Responsibilities:
- Take part in the coordination of tech support on engineering, regulatory, compliance, calibration, quality, microbial/environmental, technical cleaning, validation, electrical and process automation issues.
- Assist during regulatory agency inspections. Provide technical support in response to the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
- Complete advanced maintenance activities or operate and monitor sophisticated plant support equipment in accordance with CFRs, cGMPs, SOPs, job plans and Amgen policies. Investigate complex issues or problems through the mentorship of experienced staff.
- Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems the team.
- Evaluate the current maintenance procedures and assist in the changes to optimize the maintenance program, trouble shoot and repair equipment/system failures.
- Interpret and review utility, process system/ equipment, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural, and HVAC P&ID’s.
- Support Operations in Non-Standard shifts that includes weekends and/or holidays as determined by business.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The automation professional we seek will possess these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Or
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Technical Engineering experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Technical Engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Educational background in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Understanding in PLC, Computer Serialization, Packaging Equipment, Inspection System
- SCADA/PLC Control System experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Biotechnology Industry
- Other Automated Control Systems to be supported are: Siemens and Rockwell HMI’s, Cognex Vision System, Sensor and Systech Serialization
- Experience with automation system hardware and software support, including installation
- Excellent organizational, project management, problem solving and technical writing capability
- Strong communication: verbal / written, collaboration, influencing and facilitation
- MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Salary Range
86,685.55 USD - 117,280.45 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Automation Technician
Verify your credentials translate correctly
A three-year Australian engineering or mechatronics degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's for E-3 visa purposes. Have a credential evaluation ready before you apply so employers don't stall on sponsorship over degree recognition.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for Automation Technician or Industrial Technician LCA filings. Employers who have filed before understand the process and won't need educating when you raise E-3 sponsorship in your interview.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation upfront
E-3 eligibility turns on whether the role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. When applying, emphasize that your position involves PLC programming, SCADA systems, or robotics integration, not general maintenance work that any technician could perform.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for a clean handoff
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This keeps the process moving without placing an unfamiliar administrative burden on your new employer, which is often the reason sponsorship offers fall through.
Get your offer letter to specify degree requirements
The consular officer will review your offer letter to confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask your employer to state explicitly that a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field is required, not just preferred, for the position.
Align your interview timeline with LCA processing
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before your consulate appointment. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven working days, but factor this into your start date negotiation so there's no gap between your offer and your visa application.
E-3 Visa Automation Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Automation Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by job title and see employers with a track record of sponsoring international workers. Standard job boards don't surface sponsorship eligibility, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Automation Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. Automation Technician positions that require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field, and that involve programming PLCs, configuring SCADA systems, or integrating robotic equipment, generally qualify. Roles framed as general maintenance or requiring only a trade certificate are unlikely to meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to E-3 petitions.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Automation Technician roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no waiting period. The H-1B visa involves a randomised lottery with a 25 to 30 percent selection rate and a mandatory October 1 start date. For an Automation Technician with a qualifying degree, the E-3 is a far more predictable path to a U.S. role.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers mid-year?
Your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and role. If you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa before starting. There's no portability provision as there is with H-1B under AC21. Plan for a gap of at least two to four weeks between your last day and your first day while the new LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is scheduled.