H-1B1 Singapore Visa Controls Engineer Jobs
Controls Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship are open to Singaporean nationals under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and the 5,400-visa annual cap goes unfilled most years, making this one of the most direct paths into U.S. industrial automation and process control roles.
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The Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering are the production line experts for controls in the facility in Normal, IL. This is Heavy PLC programming, not mechanical work. The team troubleshoots any technical issues during production, sometimes working with engineers on any changes, upgrades or configurations that are needed for future production changes. Some of the Areas you could work in are Paint Shop, Material Flow, Body Shop, Stamping, Drive Unit/Inverter, Battery, General Assembly. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Manager, Automation Controls Engineering.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety.
- Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother.
- Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality.
- Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES.
- Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment.
- Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs.
- Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment.
- Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI.
To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
- Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off.
- In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
- Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
- Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
- Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
- Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
- Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
INTRODUCTION
The Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering are the production line experts for controls in the facility in Normal, IL. This is Heavy PLC programming, not mechanical work. The team troubleshoots any technical issues during production, sometimes working with engineers on any changes, upgrades or configurations that are needed for future production changes. Some of the Areas you could work in are Paint Shop, Material Flow, Body Shop, Stamping, Drive Unit/Inverter, Battery, General Assembly. This role is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Manager, Automation Controls Engineering.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety.
- Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother.
- Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality.
- Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES.
- Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment.
- Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs.
- Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment.
- Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI.
To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
- Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off.
- In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
- Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
- Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
- Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
- Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
- Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific field. For Controls Engineer roles, confirm your degree is in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a directly related discipline before applying. A general engineering degree paired with unrelated coursework can trigger scrutiny at the consulate.
Search employer LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings under the Controls Engineer SOC code. This shows which U.S. employers have already sponsored similar roles, saving you from targeting companies with no sponsorship track record.
Find H-1B1 Singapore sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified DOL filing history for Controls Engineer roles, filtered for H-1B1 Singapore eligibility. Use it to identify companies that have sponsored Singaporean nationals rather than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the visa category.
Request the LCA before your interview closes
Your employer must file and receive a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Flag this requirement early in negotiations so the LCA is in hand before your offer expires or your start date approaches.
Bring PLC and SCADA documentation to your consular interview
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Prepare project documentation showing your work with programmable logic controllers, SCADA systems, or industrial automation platforms, linking your technical experience directly to the specialty occupation definition.
Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before filing
H-1B1 visa employers must participate in E-Verify. Ask your HR contact to confirm enrollment status before the LCA is submitted. If the employer isn't enrolled, they'll need to register with E-Verify first, which adds time to your pre-filing timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Controls Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, Controls Engineer roles consistently qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. The O*NET occupation profile for industrial and controls engineers supports this classification. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application, and the consular officer verifies it at your interview.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Controls Engineer positions?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which means your employer can hire you for a Controls Engineer role in any fiscal year without competing for a limited pool of slots. Processing goes directly through the U.S. consulate rather than USCIS, which is typically faster. The trade-off is that H-1B visa1 doesn't allow dual intent, so it's a nonimmigrant-only path.
How can I find Controls Engineer employers who are familiar with H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, including filings relevant to Singaporean nationals seeking H-1B1 visa sponsorship. This lets you focus your search on companies that have already navigated the process rather than educating an HR team from scratch about a visa category they've never handled.
Can my H-1B1 Singapore visa be extended if my Controls Engineer contract is renewed?
Yes. The H-1B1 visa is issued in two-year increments and can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer and your employer files a new Labor Condition Application for each renewal period. There's no lifetime cap on renewals, so long-term employment as a Controls Engineer in the U.S. is possible without switching to a different visa category.
What happens if my Controls Engineer role changes significantly after my H-1B1 is approved?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires a new Labor Condition Application and potentially a new consular application. If you move to a substantially different controls engineering role, such as shifting from field instrumentation to software-defined automation systems at a different site, your employer needs to file an updated LCA with DOL before the change takes effect.