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Senior Control Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3 when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering plus specialized industry experience. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making this a long-term commitment rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Controls Engineer supports the development, maintenance, and integration of AbbVie’s consolidated technology controls framework. This role is a hands‑on individual contributor responsible for executing control engineering tasks, performing analysis, coordinating lifecycle activities, and supporting compliance across delivery teams. You will work closely with the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Controls Manager, control domain owners, engineering teams, and audit/compliance partners to ensure controls are designed, implemented, and monitored effectively.
Responsibilities
- Support build and maintenance of consolidated control framework components, including policies, standards, control objectives, risks, and metrics.
- Collect, analyze, and report on control effectiveness; track deviations and prepare supporting documentation.
- Assist with control harmonization, change control documentation, and downstream impact assessment.
- Translate business/system discussions into control requirements and support integration into the Technology Solutions Lifecycle.
- Execute testing activities related to control verification and IT implementation.
- Support risk assessments, audits, evidence collection, and preparation of review materials.
- Maintain high‑quality technical documentation and ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years technical experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years’ experience.
- Experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in technical engineering role.
- Experience with systems testing and IT implementation.
Preferred:
- Project management and engineering background.
KEY SKILLS
- Controls engineering & systems analysis
- Requirements gathering & documentation
- Data analysis & problem solving
- Testing/validation support
- Change control support
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Attention to detail & strong communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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.
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ABOUT ABBVIE
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Controls Engineer supports the development, maintenance, and integration of AbbVie’s consolidated technology controls framework. This role is a hands‑on individual contributor responsible for executing control engineering tasks, performing analysis, coordinating lifecycle activities, and supporting compliance across delivery teams. You will work closely with the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Controls Manager, control domain owners, engineering teams, and audit/compliance partners to ensure controls are designed, implemented, and monitored effectively.
Responsibilities
- Support build and maintenance of consolidated control framework components, including policies, standards, control objectives, risks, and metrics.
- Collect, analyze, and report on control effectiveness; track deviations and prepare supporting documentation.
- Assist with control harmonization, change control documentation, and downstream impact assessment.
- Translate business/system discussions into control requirements and support integration into the Technology Solutions Lifecycle.
- Execute testing activities related to control verification and IT implementation.
- Support risk assessments, audits, evidence collection, and preparation of review materials.
- Maintain high‑quality technical documentation and ensure compliance with Corporate and Divisional policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years technical experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years’ experience.
- Experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in technical engineering role.
- Experience with systems testing and IT implementation.
Preferred:
- Project management and engineering background.
KEY SKILLS
- Controls engineering & systems analysis
- Requirements gathering & documentation
- Data analysis & problem solving
- Testing/validation support
- Change control support
- Cross‑functional collaboration
- Attention to detail & strong communication
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
-
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Control Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
Your degree field and years of experience must match exactly what the employer lists in the PERM job description. A mismatch between your mechanical engineering degree and a controls-specific role requirement can stall or invalidate the labor certification filing.
Target employers with active EB-3 filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM certifications for control engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-application due to process complexity.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces Senior Control Engineer openings at companies that have demonstrably sponsored PERM and I-140 petitions for similar engineering roles before.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your timeline
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a National Interest Waiver, while EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Most countries outside India and China face no significant priority date backlog at the EB-3 level, so EB-3 sponsorship often leads to a green card faster than you'd expect.
Negotiate sponsorship before your offer letter
Raise green card sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've signed. Ask specifically whether the employer will file both PERM and the I-140 petition, and confirm who covers the attorney and filing fees, since USCIS prohibits employers from passing certain costs to the employee.
Document specialized control systems experience carefully
PERM requires the employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Create a detailed record of your PLC programming, SCADA system work, or DCS configuration experience now, since USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence on the I-140 asking for this documentation.
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Find Senior Control Engineer JobsSenior Control Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Control Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the employer's stated requirements and your credentials. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, which fits most control engineer roles. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when you qualify through a National Interest Waiver based on specialized expertise in industrial automation or critical infrastructure systems.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Senior Control Engineer?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap for most nationalities at the EB-3 level. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 24 months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but it eliminates lottery risk entirely and locks in your immigration status permanently rather than requiring repeated renewals.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for control engineering roles?
The employer must conduct a good-faith recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific role. DOL then certifies the position, after which the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf. The job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM filing must accurately reflect the actual position, and your documented experience must meet those exact requirements to avoid an RFE.
How can I find Senior Control Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search specifically for employers with a documented history of filing PERM certifications for engineering roles. Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, letting you target companies that have completed the PERM and I-140 process for similar positions. This significantly reduces the time you spend approaching employers who are unfamiliar with or unwilling to fund the sponsorship process.
Can my control systems experience outside a formal degree substitute for educational requirements in EB-3 sponsorship?
USCIS allows three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of college education under certain EB-3 filings. If you hold a two-year engineering technology diploma plus extensive PLC, SCADA, or DCS experience, your employer can structure the PERM minimum requirements to reflect that equivalency. This must be established in the original PERM filing, since requirements cannot be changed retroactively after certification.
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