Control Electrician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
Control electrician jobs in New York draw consistent demand from industrial manufacturers, transit authorities, and utilities across the state. Major employers include Con Edison, the MTA, and large automation firms concentrated in the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the Buffalo-Niagara corridor. International candidates with PLC programming and industrial controls experience will find active sponsorship activity here.
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Get Access To All JobsYour Opportunity as the Senior Engineer, Controls (full time, exempt)
Provide key leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets the plant. This role has responsibility for systems optimization, power distribution, IO layout, compliance, personnel safety, and is a resource in technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems.
Location: Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site
- Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed
- Willingness to take off-shift support calls as needed
Reports to: Plant Engineer
Direct Reports: none
In this role you will:
- Primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership
- Provide input to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades
- Lead the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies
- Build and maintain a sustainable system for plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians skill development.
- Ensure technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910)
- Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs. Support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development
- Provide support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development
- Identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
- Own Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.)
- Collaborate with leadership on selection and installation of new equipment. Become the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others regarding control systems
- Serve as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects
- Provide power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives
- Learn and apply control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations
- Compensation range: $85,500 - $123,200 annualized
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2 years of controls or electrical engineering experience
- Understanding of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software (ex: Allen Bradley PLC, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, and Rockwell FactoryTalk)
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing
- Motoman robotics or similar automation experience
- Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Your Opportunity as the Senior Engineer, Controls (full time, exempt)
Provide key leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets the plant. This role has responsibility for systems optimization, power distribution, IO layout, compliance, personnel safety, and is a resource in technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems.
Location: Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant
Work Arrangements: 100% on-site
- Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed
- Willingness to take off-shift support calls as needed
Reports to: Plant Engineer
Direct Reports: none
In this role you will:
- Primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership
- Provide input to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades
- Lead the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies
- Build and maintain a sustainable system for plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians skill development.
- Ensure technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910)
- Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs. Support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development
- Provide support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development
- Identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
- Own Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.)
- Collaborate with leadership on selection and installation of new equipment. Become the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others regarding control systems
- Serve as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects
- Provide power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives
- Learn and apply control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations
- Compensation range: $85,500 - $123,200 annualized
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2 years of controls or electrical engineering experience
- Understanding of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software (ex: Allen Bradley PLC, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, and Rockwell FactoryTalk)
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing
- Motoman robotics or similar automation experience
- Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for control electricians in New York?
Con Edison, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Siemens are among the larger employers in New York that have sponsored visas for skilled electrical and controls roles. Manufacturing firms in the Hudson Valley and semiconductor-adjacent facilities on Long Island have also filed sponsorship petitions. Sponsorship availability varies by employer size, project pipeline, and whether the role meets specialty occupation criteria under the H-1B.
Which visa types are most common for control electrician roles in New York?
H-1B is the most common visa pathway for control electricians whose roles involve specialized engineering knowledge, such as PLC programming, SCADA systems, or industrial automation design. Roles framed purely as hands-on trade work may face difficulty qualifying as specialty occupations. Candidates with relevant engineering degrees are better positioned to support an H-1B petition. EB-3 is sometimes used for employer-sponsored permanent residency after an initial work authorization period.
Which cities in New York have the most control electrician sponsorship jobs?
New York City and its metro area generate the highest volume of sponsorship activity, driven by utility infrastructure, transit, and commercial construction. The Buffalo-Niagara region has seen growth tied to semiconductor manufacturing investment, including the ongoing development around GlobalFoundries and new chip-related facilities. Albany and the Capital District also have demand connected to state government infrastructure projects and industrial automation employers.
How to find control electrician visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter by state and job category to surface control electrician positions in New York where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. Because sponsorship availability changes frequently, checking Migrate Mate regularly and setting up alerts for new New York postings in electrical and controls disciplines is the most efficient approach.
What should international control electricians know about working in New York specifically?
New York requires electricians to hold a state-issued or local license, and New York City has its own licensing board separate from the state. International candidates should verify whether their credentials and work experience satisfy local licensing requirements before accepting an offer. Employers sponsoring a visa will typically need to document prevailing wage compliance with the Department of Labor, and the licensed trades context can complicate how the role is classified for H-1B specialty occupation purposes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored control electrician jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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