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H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship opens a direct path to Automation roles in the U.S. for Singaporean nationals. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely fills. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL, then you apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
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Rivian’s Hardware Engineering team designs the complex electronics that power our industry-leading vehicles. To keep our hardware development agile, error-free, and operating at scale, we need robust software pipelines.
As an Automation Engineer, EDA (Electronic Design Automation), you will bridge the gap between software development and hardware design. Focused on the Cadence Allegro X ecosystem and Altium, you will develop custom tools, scripts, and backend integrations that empower our electrical engineers to design better circuit boards, faster. You will work directly with PCB layout engineers, schematic designers, and system architects to eliminate bottlenecks, automate repetitive tasks, and seamlessly connect our electrical design applications with enterprise backend systems. You will help develop solutions to analyze results from EDA tools and workflows in the epoch of emerging Agentic AI frameworks.
If you are a recent graduate passionate about software engineering, electronics, and building tools that bring physical products to life, this is the perfect role for you.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tool Development: Design, develop, and deploy custom tools and applications including automation scripts and add-ons to the EDA tools such as Cadence Allegro X environment (using SKILL, TCL, Python, or C/C++).
- Backend Integration: Build robust backend pipelines connecting EDA tools with other critical electrical design applications.
- Workflow Optimization: Collaborate closely with Hardware and PCB Layout Engineers to identify workflow inefficiencies, gather requirements, and build software solutions that reduce manual errors and accelerate design cycles.
- Data Management: Develop tools to automate the data extraction from EDA tools and creating custom verifications.
- Code Quality: Write clean, documented, and maintainable code, actively participating in code reviews and utilizing version control (Git) within an agile development framework.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field (Recent or upcoming graduate).
- Programming Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python. Experience integrating software via REST APIs, GraphQL, or working with enterprise databases (SQL/NoSQL).
- Domain Knowledge: A basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts, PCB, Package design workflows.
- Problem Solving: A highly analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex, multi-step engineering workflows into logical software requirements.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain software concepts to hardware engineers and vice versa.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with TCL, SKILL programming language or developing with Cadence APIs.
- Experience with Data visualization technologies such as three.js or Canvas.
- Familiarity with the Cadence Allegro Suite (Design Entry HDL, System Capture, Allegro PCB Designer).
- Previous internship or project experience involving hardware-in-the-loop, EDA toolchains, or PLM systems (like Enovia or Teamcenter).
INTRODUCTION
Rivian’s Hardware Engineering team designs the complex electronics that power our industry-leading vehicles. To keep our hardware development agile, error-free, and operating at scale, we need robust software pipelines.
As an Automation Engineer, EDA (Electronic Design Automation), you will bridge the gap between software development and hardware design. Focused on the Cadence Allegro X ecosystem and Altium, you will develop custom tools, scripts, and backend integrations that empower our electrical engineers to design better circuit boards, faster. You will work directly with PCB layout engineers, schematic designers, and system architects to eliminate bottlenecks, automate repetitive tasks, and seamlessly connect our electrical design applications with enterprise backend systems. You will help develop solutions to analyze results from EDA tools and workflows in the epoch of emerging Agentic AI frameworks.
If you are a recent graduate passionate about software engineering, electronics, and building tools that bring physical products to life, this is the perfect role for you.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tool Development: Design, develop, and deploy custom tools and applications including automation scripts and add-ons to the EDA tools such as Cadence Allegro X environment (using SKILL, TCL, Python, or C/C++).
- Backend Integration: Build robust backend pipelines connecting EDA tools with other critical electrical design applications.
- Workflow Optimization: Collaborate closely with Hardware and PCB Layout Engineers to identify workflow inefficiencies, gather requirements, and build software solutions that reduce manual errors and accelerate design cycles.
- Data Management: Develop tools to automate the data extraction from EDA tools and creating custom verifications.
- Code Quality: Write clean, documented, and maintainable code, actively participating in code reviews and utilizing version control (Git) within an agile development framework.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field (Recent or upcoming graduate).
- Programming Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python. Experience integrating software via REST APIs, GraphQL, or working with enterprise databases (SQL/NoSQL).
- Domain Knowledge: A basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts, PCB, Package design workflows.
- Problem Solving: A highly analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex, multi-step engineering workflows into logical software requirements.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain software concepts to hardware engineers and vice versa.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with TCL, SKILL programming language or developing with Cadence APIs.
- Experience with Data visualization technologies such as three.js or Canvas.
- Familiarity with the Cadence Allegro Suite (Design Entry HDL, System Capture, Allegro PCB Designer).
- Previous internship or project experience involving hardware-in-the-loop, EDA toolchains, or PLM systems (like Enovia or Teamcenter).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Automation Jobs
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Automation engineer, controls engineer, and robotics engineer roles must require a specific bachelor's degree to qualify. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your job title to confirm the degree field requirement before targeting employers.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for Automation roles. Prior LCA activity signals an established sponsorship process, cutting weeks off your timeline compared to educating a new sponsor.
Get your Singapore credentials evaluated before applying
Your NUS, NTU, or SIT engineering degree is valid, but U.S. employers often request a foreign credential evaluation report. Order one from a NACES-member evaluator and have it ready before your first technical interview.
Ask employers about LCA timing before accepting an offer
The DOL must certify the LCA before your consular appointment can be scheduled. Confirm your employer knows this step and has legal counsel ready, since the LCA must be filed and certified first.
Confirm your employer is not H-1B1 dependent before signing
Employers who rely heavily on H-1B1 visa workers face additional attestation requirements under DOL rules. Ask HR whether the company has filed H-1B1 attestations before so you understand what documentation they'll need from you.
Prepare for the nonimmigrant intent question at your interview
H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, so the consular officer will assess whether you intend to return to Singapore. Have a clear account of your ties to Singapore and your plans after the visa period ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Automation roles qualify for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Generic roles where any degree suffices won't qualify. The employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL, and a consular officer makes the final determination at your interview.
How does the H-1B1 compare to the H-1B for Singaporean Automation professionals?
The H-1B visa1 has no lottery and no USCIS petition, which means Singaporean nationals can skip the April registration process entirely. The annual cap of 5,400 has historically gone unfilled. The key tradeoff is that H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, so you cannot use it as a stepping stone to a green card the way many H-1B holders do.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for Automation jobs?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify employers who have already sponsored H-1B1 or H-1B workers for Automation roles. This is more reliable than cold-applying and hoping an employer will learn the process from scratch for you.
Can my H-1B1 visa be extended if my Automation project runs longer than expected?
H-1B1 visas are issued in one-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as your employer continues to file a new LCA and you maintain the specialty occupation role. There's no statutory limit on renewals, but each extension requires a fresh DOL labor condition application and a return to the U.S. Embassy in Singapore.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Automation employer is acquired or restructures?
If your employer is acquired and the successor entity assumes all obligations, your H-1B1 status generally continues. If the acquiring company is a new legal entity or your role changes materially, your employer may need to file a new LCA with DOL before you continue working. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel immediately when any corporate restructuring is announced.
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