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Facility Engineer jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, satisfying USCIS specialty occupation standards. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, granting status for up to three years with extensions to six.
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The Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support of the Facility and Utility control systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility. Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications and upgrades to control systems, and provide technical support. Support for the instrumentation, electrical, and facilities teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure. Critical systems include Siemens Desigo BAS.
- Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with facility control system and associated utility control systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.
- Lead technical delivery of automation system modifications and installations in support of continuous improvement and capital projects.
- Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for facility control system.
- Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment.
- Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems.
- Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology and 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee
- OR in lieu of education 6+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems is required.
- A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines is required.
- Experience in design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of the facility control systems and instrumentation.
- Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a GMP environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) systems is preferred.
- Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation is preferred.
- Control System training and/or certification are preferred.
SKILLS
Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
WHY GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMPLOYMENT BUSINESSES/AGENCIES
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
INTRODUCTION
The Facility Controls Engineer is responsible for providing engineering and technical support of the Facility and Utility control systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility. Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications and upgrades to control systems, and provide technical support. Support for the instrumentation, electrical, and facilities teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Provide technical leadership in support of site automation systems and network infrastructure. Critical systems include Siemens Desigo BAS.
- Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with facility control system and associated utility control systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.
- Lead technical delivery of automation system modifications and installations in support of continuous improvement and capital projects.
- Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for facility control system.
- Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment.
- Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems.
- Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- BS/BA in Engineering, Life Sciences or Biology and 3+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee
- OR in lieu of education 6+ years of experience working with Siemens Desigo or Siemens Apogee
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems is required.
- A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines is required.
- Experience in design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of the facility control systems and instrumentation.
- Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a GMP environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) systems is preferred.
- Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation is preferred.
- Control System training and/or certification are preferred.
SKILLS
Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
WHY GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the appropriate Recruitment Staff by emailing us at - usrecruitment.adjustments@gsk.com
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMPLOYMENT BUSINESSES/AGENCIES
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Facility Engineer
Align your degree to facility engineering duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the role. A mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly. If yours is adjacent, document how your coursework covers HVAC, building systems, or infrastructure maintenance.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your worksite ZIP code. Run your SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage so you know the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Target employers with multi-site facility portfolios
Facility engineers often rotate across locations, but each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Employers managing corporate campuses, hospital networks, or industrial parks handle this routinely. Use Migrate Mate to identify sponsors with active H-1B LCA filings in facility and operations roles.
Confirm the I-129 petition covers your actual worksite
If you're assigned to a client site or satellite facility not listed on your original I-129, your employer must file an amended petition before you begin work there. Raise this with HR during onboarding, not after reassignment.
Review your O*NET profile before writing your resume
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge domains for facility engineering roles by SOC code. Structuring your resume around these categories strengthens the specialty occupation argument USCIS uses when evaluating your I-129 petition.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically if laid off
If your sponsoring employer terminates your position, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor or change status. Start the new employer's LCA filing process immediately since DOL certification alone takes around seven business days.
H-1B Visa Facility Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facility Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, facility engineering typically qualifies. USCIS looks for roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial engineering. The employer must document that the specific position involves complex engineering judgment, not purely supervisory or trade-level duties, to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Facility Engineer positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in engineering and facilities roles, searchable by location and job function. Because the H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, focusing on cap-exempt employers such as universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities can also reduce lottery risk.
What happens if my facility engineer role requires me to work at multiple client sites?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B work needs a separately certified LCA posted at that location. Your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before you work at any site not covered by your original petition. Confirm your employer's process for handling site changes before you accept the offer.
Can my employer extend my H-1B status beyond six years as a Facility Engineer?
H-1B status is granted in three-year increments up to a six-year cap. Extensions beyond six years require an approved or pending immigrant visa petition, such as an I-140, combined with per-country backlog delays. Without an active green card process, you cannot extend H-1B status past the six-year maximum.
What engineering credentials or licenses strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
A Professional Engineer license, Certified Energy Manager credential, or LEED accreditation reinforces the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating degree-level expertise. While not required by USCIS, these credentials signal that the role involves complex technical judgment beyond trade-level work, which strengthens the employer's position if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.