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Get Access To All JobsCareer-defining. Life-changing. At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.
About This Role
The Automation Engineer will own end-to-end development and sustaining of manufacturing and assembly/test automation, from concept and feasibility through installation, commissioning, and validated release to production. This role combines hands-on electromechanical engineering with manufacturing engineering principles to optimize yield, performance, and availability while ensuring compliance with regulated manufacturing requirements. You will lead equipment and test method design and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, PPQ, FAT/SAT, software V&V), partner closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, IT, and external vendors/CMs, and drive continuous improvement using data, SPC, and Six Sigma tools. You will also provide technical training and transfer process knowledge to scale production across sites.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Own installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing and assembly/test automation equipment, including robotics, tooling, and fixtures.
- Develop equipment/system architecture and integrate automation workflows; set up software, recipes, machine parameters, and vision systems for production lines.
- Create and execute validation deliverables and reports, including FAT/SAT and equipment/process qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new or modified equipment.
- Provide sustaining engineering support to meet or exceed core Operations KPIs (yield, performance, availability, scrap), using SPC and daily production data to drive actions.
- Lead structured problem solving and root-cause investigations; identify process risks, assess impact, and implement mitigations.
- Manage equipment lifecycle activities including preventive maintenance strategy, critical spares, and end-of-life/obsolescence planning.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Global Engineering, and automation houses to ensure scalable, robust designs and smooth tech transfer.
- Develop and maintain project plans/timelines; communicate status to leadership; train associates, technicians, and engineers and create clear work instructions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering with 7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret complex technical data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Architectural understanding of automation software and controls concepts (e.g., PLC/HMI interfaces), machine vision systems, and recipe/parameter management.
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering design for automated systems using Solidworks.
- Excellent documentation skills for regulated environments, including equipment requirements, validation protocols, test plans, and reports.
- Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams and external partners; able to align stakeholders and drive decisions.
- Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, ambiguity-tolerant environment.
Location: Orange County
Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
Estimated Pay Range
$138,000.00 - $180,000.00
As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws. iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com.
About IRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.
There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY. For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121.
Career-defining. Life-changing. At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.
About This Role
The Automation Engineer will own end-to-end development and sustaining of manufacturing and assembly/test automation, from concept and feasibility through installation, commissioning, and validated release to production. This role combines hands-on electromechanical engineering with manufacturing engineering principles to optimize yield, performance, and availability while ensuring compliance with regulated manufacturing requirements. You will lead equipment and test method design and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, PPQ, FAT/SAT, software V&V), partner closely with R&D, Quality, Operations, IT, and external vendors/CMs, and drive continuous improvement using data, SPC, and Six Sigma tools. You will also provide technical training and transfer process knowledge to scale production across sites.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Own installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing and assembly/test automation equipment, including robotics, tooling, and fixtures.
- Develop equipment/system architecture and integrate automation workflows; set up software, recipes, machine parameters, and vision systems for production lines.
- Create and execute validation deliverables and reports, including FAT/SAT and equipment/process qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new or modified equipment.
- Provide sustaining engineering support to meet or exceed core Operations KPIs (yield, performance, availability, scrap), using SPC and daily production data to drive actions.
- Lead structured problem solving and root-cause investigations; identify process risks, assess impact, and implement mitigations.
- Manage equipment lifecycle activities including preventive maintenance strategy, critical spares, and end-of-life/obsolescence planning.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Global Engineering, and automation houses to ensure scalable, robust designs and smooth tech transfer.
- Develop and maintain project plans/timelines; communicate status to leadership; train associates, technicians, and engineers and create clear work instructions.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering with 7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret complex technical data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Architectural understanding of automation software and controls concepts (e.g., PLC/HMI interfaces), machine vision systems, and recipe/parameter management.
- Working knowledge of mechanical engineering design for automated systems using Solidworks.
- Excellent documentation skills for regulated environments, including equipment requirements, validation protocols, test plans, and reports.
- Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams and external partners; able to align stakeholders and drive decisions.
- Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, ambiguity-tolerant environment.
Location: Orange County
Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
Estimated Pay Range
$138,000.00 - $180,000.00
As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws. iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com.
About IRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.
There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY. For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Test Automation Engineer
Document your automation framework expertise early
Your PERM petition hinges on a specific job description matching your credentials. Catalog every framework you've built production-level test suites in, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium, so your employer can draft a defensible specialty occupation job description.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data filtered by SOC code 15-1253 to find companies that have previously sponsored test automation roles. Prior PERM filings for the same job title signal an employer already understands the process and won't hesitate at sponsorship costs.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
Senior automation engineers with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressively responsible experience often qualify for EB-2, which skips the EB-3 skilled-worker queue. Confirm your degree equivalency with your employer's immigration counsel before the PERM is drafted.
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Filter by Senior Test Automation Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified green card sponsorship history. You'll see which employers have filed PERM petitions for this job title, cutting weeks off your employer research.
Negotiate PERM timing into your offer conversation
Employers often delay PERM filing until you've passed a probationary period, sometimes 12 months or more. Ask during offer negotiations whether the company will commit to a PERM filing timeline in writing, and whether they cover legal fees.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your job description
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level using your actual duties, not your job title. If your PERM job description overstates seniority to qualify for EB-2, DOL may assign a Level IV wage your employer isn't prepared to pay. Use OFLC Wage Search to cross-check before the petition is filed.
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Does a Senior Test Automation Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 requires either an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, which many senior automation engineers can demonstrate. Your employer's PERM job description determines which category USCIS evaluates your petition under.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a 6-year base limit and an annual lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery at the petition stage. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal labor market test before filing the I-140 immigrant petition. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates for software roles move relatively quickly, making the green card path more predictable than H-1B renewals.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for automation engineers?
DOL PERM audit-free cases currently process in roughly six to twelve months, though audit triggers can add another year. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, which takes several months at standard processing. Adjustment of status or consular processing follows once your priority date becomes current. Total timelines from PERM filing to a green card commonly run two to four years for applicants born outside India and China.
What makes a Senior Test Automation Engineer job description PERM-compliant?
DOL requires the job description to reflect the actual minimum requirements for the role, not your personal qualifications. For automation engineers, that means specifying the frameworks, languages, and CI/CD tools genuinely required on day one. Overstating requirements to match a candidate's advanced credentials is a common audit trigger. Your employer and their immigration attorney should align the description with current team needs and the DOL O*NET profile for the occupation before the PERM is posted.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Senior Test Automation Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Senior Test Automation Engineer positions and see which employers have a documented history of green card sponsorship for this job title, based on PERM disclosure data. That filters out companies that say they're open to sponsorship but have never filed a PERM, so you're targeting employers who have actually done it before.
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