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Process Control Engineer roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant engineering degree. Australian engineers in this field work across oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities sectors where U.S. employers regularly support E-3 applications. The visa has no lottery and renews every two years.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) molecules located in Lebanon, Indiana, USA. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility, and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Process Control and Automation Engineer (PCAE-BMS/HVAC)
The Process Control and Automation Engineer (PCAE-BMS/HVAC) is the professional, responsible for the development, implementation, improvement, verification, and qualification of Building Management and HVAC Control Automation solutions for the Lebanon API Manufacturing site (LP1). These responsibilities include all activities necessary to support the automation solutions deployed to production, as well as area-engineering initiatives including commissioning, qualification, process improvements, solution enhancements and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
The Process Control and Automation Engineer (PCAE-BMS/HVAC) will be responsible for the management and implementation of applications (HW/SW) upgrades and updates. These upgrades/updates include creation and modifications of control strategies and data collections models as well as supporting the validation and qualification or verifications of those deliverables.
- PCAE-BMS/HVAC will be responsible for keeping up to date the documentation package for the applications.
- Working safely following all HSE standards.
- Perform activities in accordance with GMPs and applicable procedures.
- Stay tightly aligned and actively involved with the process team, as a participating member.
- Understand process team issues, priorities, and objectives.
- Respond to and implement process team decisions.
- Develop system requirements and designs.
- Manage and develop code in a GMP compliant manner.
- Deliver projects on time.
- Execute changes and resolve issues that ensure to keep systems up-to-date, reliable and compliant.
- Appropriately prioritize activities to maximize the overall impact on the business.
- Understand and follow GMP concepts and compliance to influence development of procedures.
- Provide input for continuous improvement effort (improve equipment reliability, etc.).
- Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience as a BMS/HVAC Controls automation engineer (JCI, Honeywell, Siemens, Andover).
- 3+ years of Computer System Validation Experience.
- 3+ years of Computers Systems & Software Platforms administrations.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Adequate interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Willing to learn about other areas outside of automation.
- Require the development of expertise in production processes, equipment specific code and control system technologies (Software/Hardware and field instrumentation).
- Certifications: Automation and Information Technology Certifications will be considered as a Plus (PAE, PCAE, CAN, CNE, VMP, etc).
- Licenses: Professional Engineering License will be considered as a Plus.
- Rockwell Software/Hardware Suite: Control Studio 5000, Logix, Factory Talk SE/ME/Asset Center, Historian Aveva Pi Software Suites: Pi Historian, PI Vision, Event Frameworks Logmate.
- Working experience in IT platform support including: Server administration and Health Monitoring, LAN/Network support and Troubleshooting, Virtual HW Setup and administration.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) molecules located in Lebanon, Indiana, USA. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility, and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Process Control and Automation Engineer (PCAE-BMS/HVAC)
The Process Control and Automation Engineer (PCAE-BMS/HVAC) is the professional, responsible for the development, implementation, improvement, verification, and qualification of Building Management and HVAC Control Automation solutions for the Lebanon API Manufacturing site (LP1). These responsibilities include all activities necessary to support the automation solutions deployed to production, as well as area-engineering initiatives including commissioning, qualification, process improvements, solution enhancements and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
The Process Control and Automation Engineer (PCAE-BMS/HVAC) will be responsible for the management and implementation of applications (HW/SW) upgrades and updates. These upgrades/updates include creation and modifications of control strategies and data collections models as well as supporting the validation and qualification or verifications of those deliverables.
- PCAE-BMS/HVAC will be responsible for keeping up to date the documentation package for the applications.
- Working safely following all HSE standards.
- Perform activities in accordance with GMPs and applicable procedures.
- Stay tightly aligned and actively involved with the process team, as a participating member.
- Understand process team issues, priorities, and objectives.
- Respond to and implement process team decisions.
- Develop system requirements and designs.
- Manage and develop code in a GMP compliant manner.
- Deliver projects on time.
- Execute changes and resolve issues that ensure to keep systems up-to-date, reliable and compliant.
- Appropriately prioritize activities to maximize the overall impact on the business.
- Understand and follow GMP concepts and compliance to influence development of procedures.
- Provide input for continuous improvement effort (improve equipment reliability, etc.).
- Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer sciences, or related fields.
- 5+ years of experience as a BMS/HVAC Controls automation engineer (JCI, Honeywell, Siemens, Andover).
- 3+ years of Computer System Validation Experience.
- 3+ years of Computers Systems & Software Platforms administrations.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Adequate interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Willing to learn about other areas outside of automation.
- Require the development of expertise in production processes, equipment specific code and control system technologies (Software/Hardware and field instrumentation).
- Certifications: Automation and Information Technology Certifications will be considered as a Plus (PAE, PCAE, CAN, CNE, VMP, etc).
- Licenses: Professional Engineering License will be considered as a Plus.
- Rockwell Software/Hardware Suite: Control Studio 5000, Logix, Factory Talk SE/ME/Asset Center, Historian Aveva Pi Software Suites: Pi Historian, PI Vision, Event Frameworks Logmate.
- Working experience in IT platform support including: Server administration and Health Monitoring, LAN/Network support and Troubleshooting, Virtual HW Setup and administration.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Process Control Engineer
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian engineering degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year bachelor's degrees for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before you apply so employers aren't left guessing about your qualifications.
Target industries with established LCA filing history
Oil and gas, chemical processing, and utilities companies file Labor Condition Applications regularly for process control roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 17-2199 to identify employers who have certified LCAs for similar engineering positions.
Flag E-3 eligibility early in conversations
Many U.S. hiring managers assume Australian engineers need H-1B sponsorship and rule them out. Clarify upfront that the E-3 has no lottery, no employer quota, and a straightforward DOL filing process so sponsors aren't discouraged before reviewing your application.
Understand the LCA prevailing wage requirement
Your offer letter must meet DOL prevailing wage levels for the specific SOC code and work location before the LCA can be certified. Ask the hiring team to confirm the wage level during offer negotiation, not after you've accepted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the delays that happen when employers attempt the DOL certification process without prior experience filing for engineering roles.
Prepare your technical documentation before the consulate interview
Consular officers verify that your role genuinely qualifies as a specialty occupation. Bring your degree transcripts, a detailed offer letter describing your process control responsibilities, and any professional registration documents such as your Engineers Australia membership or CPEng certification.
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Find Process Control Engineer JobsProcess Control Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Process Control Engineer 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 which employers have a history of supporting E-3 applications for engineering roles. This saves you from applying to companies that aren't set up to sponsor, which is a common and costly time drain for engineers in this field.
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 a Process Control Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes. Process Control Engineer positions typically qualify because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering for entry into the role. The key test is whether the degree requirement is specific to the field, not just any degree. A job description that says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems at the consulate, so review the offer letter wording carefully before filing.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Process Control Engineers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, which means you can apply at any point in the year and start work as soon as your visa is issued. H-1B petitions are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by lottery in April, with a start date no earlier than October 1. For process control roles where project timelines are fixed, the E-3's flexibility is a practical advantage over waiting on lottery results.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Process Control Engineer?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before you start work. Unlike some other visa categories, the E-3 does not have a portability provision that lets you begin work while the new application is pending. Plan the timing carefully and avoid gaps between your last day with the old employer and your new visa being issued.
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