Biotech & Pharma F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona
Arizona's biotech and pharma sector is growing, with employers like Banner Health, Honeywell's life sciences division, and Axway anchoring hiring in Phoenix and Tempe. F-1 STEM OPT candidates in research, regulatory affairs, and bioinformatics find active sponsorship opportunities across the state's expanding medical and pharmaceutical corridors.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
As Software / Control Engineer, you are responsible for basic configuration and programming per AbbVie’s change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and facilities control systems. This position performs system troubleshooting during and outside business hours as necessary. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned site operations technologies (OT) systems per applicable departmental procedures.
Responsibilities
- Develop basic control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements.
- Provide first line technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production and Technical Operation personnel in automation related problems as need arises. Provides training for OT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications.
- Diagnose and troubleshooting Control System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed.
- Perform site OT systems (DCS, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations activities.
- Develop and execute qualification protocols plus associated technical documentation like System’s Functional and/or Design Specifications following OT Systems lifecycle validation activities.
- Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others.
- Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system improvements. Establish monitoring and reporting project techniques to support equipment performance reliability.
- Provide production support during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends.
- Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of (two) 2 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline, no experience is required.
- Hands-on experience configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson, DeltaV, Foxboro I/A
Hands-on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development is a plus.
- Working experience with HMI graphics development
Knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI is a plus
Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, desirable
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
Job Description
As Software / Control Engineer, you are responsible for basic configuration and programming per AbbVie’s change management procedures for the manufacturing process, utilities and facilities control systems. This position performs system troubleshooting during and outside business hours as necessary. Responsible for the maintenance of assigned site operations technologies (OT) systems per applicable departmental procedures.
Responsibilities
- Develop basic control configuration or programming in accordance with the design documents to meet the functional requirements.
- Provide first line technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production and Technical Operation personnel in automation related problems as need arises. Provides training for OT Systems users in automation technologies and process control applications.
- Diagnose and troubleshooting Control System hardware, software, and networking issues, replace defective components as needed.
- Perform site OT systems (DCS, PLC’s, SCADA, and Data Historian) upgrades and data migrations activities.
- Develop and execute qualification protocols plus associated technical documentation like System’s Functional and/or Design Specifications following OT Systems lifecycle validation activities.
- Perform scheduled OT Systems administration and maintenance tasks such as operating systems (OS) and anti-virus updates, users accounts managements, critical data back-up and others.
- Evaluate and provide input and recommendations regarding control system improvements. Establish monitoring and reporting project techniques to support equipment performance reliability.
- Provide production support during off-peak hours. This might require working overtime, overnight or on weekends.
- Conform to EHS management system requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement, and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of (two) 2 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline, no experience is required.
- Hands-on experience configuring Distributed Control Systems (DCS) such as Emerson, DeltaV, Foxboro I/A
Hands-on experience programming in ladder logic and instructional texts. HMI graphics development is a plus.
- Working experience with HMI graphics development
Knowledge of Data Historian systems such as OSIsoft PI is a plus
Experience with commissioning and qualification activities, desirable
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
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Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Arizona?
Arizona-based employers with documented STEM OPT and subsequent H-1B visa sponsorship activity include Iridex, Microchip Technology's life sciences divisions, Ventana Medical Systems in Tucson, and pharmaceutical manufacturers operating in the Phoenix metro. Larger national employers like Honeywell and Banner Health also have biotech-adjacent roles with sponsorship histories. DOL Labor Condition Application records are a reliable way to verify which specific employers have filed on behalf of STEM workers.
Which cities in Arizona have the most biotech and pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its neighboring cities, including Tempe, Scottsdale, and Chandler, account for most of Arizona's biotech and pharma employer activity. Tucson is a secondary hub, driven by the University of Arizona's research ecosystem and companies like Ventana Medical Systems. The Phoenix metro's growing medical device and diagnostics sector makes it the most active area for F-1 STEM OPT candidates in this industry.
How do I find biotech and pharma F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, so you can search for biotech and pharma roles in Arizona that have active F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. Rather than sorting through general job boards, Migrate Mate surfaces employers whose DOL filings confirm prior STEM worker sponsorship, which is particularly useful in a specialized field like pharmaceuticals or medical devices where sponsorship practices vary significantly by employer.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Arizona?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT authorization generally fall under SOC codes designated as STEM by DHS. In biotech and pharma, these commonly include positions in bioinformatics, biochemistry, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, clinical research, and biomedical engineering. Roles must be directly related to the graduate's STEM degree program. You can confirm whether a specific occupation is STEM-designated by reviewing the DHS STEM OPT degree list alongside the O*NET occupation profile for that role.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Arizona's biotech and pharma sector?
Arizona does not impose state-level visa or work authorization requirements beyond federal USCIS rules, but the state's relatively newer biotech cluster means some smaller employers may have limited prior sponsorship experience. Candidates should confirm that a prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is mandatory for STEM OPT extensions under federal rules. Arizona also has mandatory E-Verify enrollment for state employers and contractors, so compliance infrastructure is generally in place at established companies.