STEM OPT Senior Control Engineer Jobs
Senior Control Engineer roles in automation, process control, and systems integration qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Position Summary
- Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 11 PM - 7:30 AM (begins Sunday night at 11 PM and goes through Friday morning at 7:30 AM)
- This position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Quality Control Analyst performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data. The Quality Control Analyst works “hands on” in an analytical lab that requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities.
The Role
- Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines. Typical testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.
- Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
- Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
- Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.
- Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up. Write SOPs on an as needed basis.
- Other duties as required in support of Catalent Pharma Solutions high performance.
The Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required (Chemistry or Biology preferred). Alternate degrees in a non-scientific field may be accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.
- 2+ years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role preferred.
- Assisting with other personnel with lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs. Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
- Generous 401K match
- 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Quality Control Analyst
Position Summary
- Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 11 PM - 7:30 AM (begins Sunday night at 11 PM and goes through Friday morning at 7:30 AM)
- This position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.
Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Quality Control Analyst performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data. The Quality Control Analyst works “hands on” in an analytical lab that requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities.
The Role
- Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines. Typical testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.
- Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
- Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
- Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
- Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.
- Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up. Write SOPs on an as needed basis.
- Other duties as required in support of Catalent Pharma Solutions high performance.
The Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required (Chemistry or Biology preferred). Alternate degrees in a non-scientific field may be accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.
- 2+ years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role preferred.
- Assisting with other personnel with lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs. Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
- Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
- Generous 401K match
- 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Control Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science codes commonly support Senior Control Engineer roles, but industrial technology codes vary by school and may not qualify.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. A company can be enthusiastic about hiring you but still be ineligible to employ STEM OPT workers if it hasn't completed E-Verify enrollment.
Build an I-983 training plan around control systems
Draft your I-983 before your start date, mapping your engineering degree learning outcomes to specific job duties like PLC programming, SCADA configuration, or closed-loop tuning. Generic descriptions get returned by DSOs; specificity tied to your coursework clears faster.
Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Control Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Companies that have filed LCAs for control or automation engineers have already navigated the E-Verify and prevailing-wage process.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the job title and your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating offers. Employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers who later file for H-1B visa must meet DOL prevailing-wage thresholds, so an offer below Level I wages can create problems at the H-1B stage.
Use O*NET to align your resume with SOC codes
Senior Control Engineer maps to specific SOC codes in O*NET, which USCIS and DOL use to classify the role at H-1B petition time. Matching your resume's language to O*NET task descriptions for your target code strengthens continuity between your STEM OPT training plan and any future sponsorship petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Control Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and carry an eligible CIP code. Electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering degrees typically qualify. The role itself must also provide training directly related to that field of study, which you document in the I-983 training plan your employer signs.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a control engineering role?
The I-983 must connect your STEM degree's learning objectives to specific job duties you'll perform. For a Senior Control Engineer, that means describing how your coursework in control theory, instrumentation, or embedded systems applies to tasks like PLC logic development, process loop tuning, or HMI design. Vague descriptions tied to general engineering skills are frequently returned by DSOs for revision.
How do I confirm that a potential employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly during the screening stage, before you invest time in technical interviews. E-Verify enrollment is required for any employer hiring STEM OPT workers, and not every company in automation or manufacturing has completed enrollment. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool to check a company's enrollment status by name before applying.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but not yet effective?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and the petition is timely filed, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically until October 1, when the new fiscal year H-1B status takes effect. You can continue working as a Senior Control Engineer throughout that gap period without interruption, as long as you remain in the same qualifying role.
Where can I find Senior Control Engineer jobs at E-Verify enrolled companies?
Migrate Mate filters Senior Control Engineer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL LCA filing history, so you're not applying to companies that can't legally employ STEM OPT workers. This saves time during the offer stage and helps you avoid discovering E-Verify gaps after you've already completed multiple interview rounds.