Controls Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
There are 11,863+ controls engineer positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, F-1 OPT. Top hiring companies include Tesla, Johnson Controls, & M.C. Dean, Inc., among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $72K – $101K.
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WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
CertainTeed Siding, a division of TOP GLOBAL EMPLOYER Saint-Gobain, has an excellent career opportunity for a Controls Engineer based at our Hagerstown, Maryland plant. We are seeking a dynamic and confident Controls Engineer to provide high level support on long term projects and day to day production support. The Controls Engineer will collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement. The Controls Engineer will practice strong project management, and independent decision making. The Controls Engineer makes decisions, both technical and financial, on projects, which are required for the safe, efficient operation of our plant. This individual also makes decisions that affect the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment and processes that impact production efficiencies, customer service, and product quality.
Essential Duties Include
- Provide engineering project management with detailed timelines
- Coordinate the design, construction, fabrication, installation, start-up and modification of plant facilities, equipment, and systems
- Ensure success – utilize cross-functional team approach, ensuring lines of communication to all affected parties are open and dialogue is free flowing
- Provide complete start-to-finish management of both capital and non-capital projects
- Provide general engineering support as needed to support day-to-day business needs
- Other duties as assigned
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with automation controls in a manufacturing environment required
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience required
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $89,650 to $139,150 per year. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A Little More About Us
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Benefits In Joining Us
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Controls Engineer
Highlight PLC and SCADA expertise on your resume
Proficiency in Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens S7, or Schneider Electric PLCs is the baseline for most controls engineering roles. Adding SCADA platforms like Ignition, Wonderware, or FactoryTalk View strengthens your profile and demonstrates the specialized industrial knowledge that supports an H-1B petition.
Target companies in advanced manufacturing and energy
Tesla, Rivian, and large pharmaceutical manufacturers have sponsored controls engineers for automation and production line roles. Energy companies operating power plants, refineries, and LNG facilities also hire controls engineers and may sponsor for roles requiring DCS (Distributed Control System) expertise.
Use STEM OPT to gain plant commissioning experience
Electrical or mechanical engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Use the full 36 months to participate in at least one plant commissioning or major system retrofit - this type of end-to-end project experience is highly valued and hard to replicate quickly.
Build proficiency in industrial networking protocols
Experience with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA sets you apart from candidates who only know PLC programming. Controls engineers who understand both the automation logic and the communication infrastructure that connects it are in short supply.
Consider system integrator firms as a path to sponsorship
Companies like Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Honeywell employ controls engineers and have H-1B sponsorship histories. Smaller system integrators certified as Rockwell or Siemens Solution Partners may also sponsor, especially for candidates with multi-platform PLC experience.
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What industries hire controls engineers with visa sponsorship?
Automotive manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, oil and gas, food and beverage, and power generation are the primary industries. Companies in these sectors need controls engineers for PLC programming, system integration, and automation upgrades. The semiconductor fab expansion in the U.S. has also created new demand for controls engineers in cleanroom automation.
Is a specific degree required for controls engineer visa sponsorship?
Most H-1B petitions for controls engineers are filed under electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A bachelor's degree in one of these fields is typically the minimum. Some employers accept degrees in mechatronics, automation engineering, or industrial engineering, especially when combined with relevant PLC programming certifications.
Do controls engineering roles require travel that affects visa holders?
Many controls engineering positions, particularly at system integrators, involve travel to client sites for commissioning and troubleshooting. H-1B holders can travel within the U.S. for work-related purposes, though you should carry your I-797 approval notice and a valid passport. International travel requires a valid H-1B visa stamp for re-entry.
What certifications help controls engineers seeking sponsorship?
A Certified Automation Professional (CAP) credential from the International Society of Automation (ISA) is the most recognized industry certification. Vendor-specific certifications from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Schneider Electric also demonstrate specialized knowledge that can support your visa petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Controls Engineer jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a controls engineer in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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