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Senior Automation Controls Engineer

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Senior Automation Controls Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings28All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$127,19425 eligible salary records
Employer names11Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$120,000–$141,551Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 6 filings23FY 2024: 8 filings24FY 2025: 5 filings25FY 2026: 3 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*3 filings$205,000 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 25 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Senior Automation Controls Engineer28
$127,194 median · n=25 eligible

Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Normal, IL14
$121,248 median · n=14 eligible
Lodi, CA3
$148,016 median · n=2 eligible
Fremont, CA2
$125,750 median · n=2 eligible
Fremont, CALIFORNIA2
$137,725 median · n=2 eligible
Berkeley, CA1
$205,000 median · n=1 eligible
Chicago, IL1
$134,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lockbourne, OH1
— median · n=0 eligible
Marlborough, MA1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
92.9%Certified LCAs
Certified26 92.9%
Withdrawn1 3.6%
Certified - Withdrawn1 3.6%

Denominator: all 28 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Rivian Automotive, LLC15
$121,500 median · n=15 eligible
Cepheid3
$148,016 median · n=2 eligible
Tesla, Inc.3
$133,900 median · n=3 eligible
Aircapture Inc1
$205,000 median · n=1 eligible
Baca Systems, LLC1
— median · n=0 eligible
Barry Callebaut Usa LLC1
$134,000 median · n=1 eligible
Bright Machines, Inc.1
$210,000 median · n=1 eligible
Mainspring Energy, Inc.1
$113,589 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$127,194Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$114,084
25th percentile$120,000
Median (50th)$127,194
75th percentile$141,551
90th percentile$149,450

n=25 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

28 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Bright Machines, Inc.Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$210,000 /yr

I-200-26133-905190
Reported wage: $210,000 / year
Annualized: $210,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-20
Employment end: 2029-06-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Franscisco, CA05/13/202606/09/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$122,495.32 /yr

I-200-26104-791714
Reported wage: $122,495.32 / year
Annualized: $122,495
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL04/14/202610/01/2026
Aircapture IncSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$205,000 /yr

I-200-26068-690577
Reported wage: $205,000 / year
Annualized: $205,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-16
Employment end: 2029-03-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Berkeley, CA03/09/202603/30/2026
Barry Callebaut USA LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$134,000 /yr

I-200-25156-055619
Reported wage: $134,000 / year
Annualized: $134,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-12
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL06/05/202510/01/2025
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$113,526 /yr

I-200-25139-993135
Reported wage: $113,526 / year
Annualized: $113,526
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-27
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL05/19/202510/01/2025
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$114,826 /yr

I-200-25111-886819
Reported wage: $114,826 / year
Annualized: $114,826
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-28
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL04/21/202510/01/2025
Repligen CorporationSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-25024-641302
Reported wage: $150,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-31
Employment end: 2028-01-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Marlborough, MA01/24/202501/25/2025
Zulily, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-21231-533454
Reported wage: $95,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-15
Employment end: 2024-09-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lockbourne, OH08/19/202109/13/2021
CepheidSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$147,407.04 /yr

I-200-24240-297494
Reported wage: $147,407.04 / year
Annualized: $147,407
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-04
Employment end: 2027-08-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lodi, CA08/27/202408/29/2024
CepheidSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$147,407.04 /yr

I-200-24237-291625
Reported wage: $147,407.04 / year
Annualized: $147,407
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-27
Employment end: 2027-08-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lodi, CA08/24/202408/29/2024
CepheidSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$148,625 /yr

I-200-24199-201672
Reported wage: $148,625 / year
Annualized: $148,625
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-24
Employment end: 2027-10-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lodi, CA07/17/202410/16/2024
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$115,000 /yr

I-200-24103-881289
Reported wage: $115,000 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-19
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL04/12/202410/01/2024
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$143,000 /yr

I-200-24103-881293
Reported wage: $143,000 / year
Annualized: $143,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-19
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL04/12/202410/01/2024
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-24103-881500
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-19
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL04/12/202410/01/2024
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$115,000 /yr

I-200-24103-881505
Reported wage: $115,000 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-19
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL04/12/202410/01/2024
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$131,500 /yr

I-200-23310-479913
Reported wage: $131,500 / year
Annualized: $131,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-14
Employment end: 2027-04-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL11/06/202304/29/2024
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$127,194 /yr

I-200-23228-269092
Reported wage: $127,194 / year
Annualized: $127,194
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-23
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL08/16/202310/01/2023
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-23226-261399
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-21
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL08/14/202310/01/2023
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$123,000 /yr

I-200-23222-255684
Reported wage: $123,000 / year
Annualized: $123,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-17
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL08/10/202310/01/2023
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-23220-247993
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-15
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL08/08/202310/01/2023
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-23215-237530
Reported wage: $135,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-10
Employment end: 2026-08-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL08/03/202308/14/2023
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$121,500 /yr

I-200-23073-845984
Reported wage: $121,500 / year
Annualized: $121,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-21
Employment end: 2026-03-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fremont, CA03/14/202303/20/2023
Rivian Automotive, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$127,000 /yr

I-200-22199-358866
Reported wage: $127,000 / year
Annualized: $127,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-07-25
Employment end: 2025-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Normal, IL07/18/202208/01/2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc.Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$113,589 /yr

I-200-20357-976226
Reported wage: $113,589–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $113,589
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-12-31
Employment end: 2024-01-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Menlo Park, CA12/22/202001/04/2021
Baca Systems, LLCSenior Automation Controls Engineer

Filing details

$46 per hour

I-200-20071-397146
Reported wage: $46 / hour
Annualized: $95,680
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-18
Employment end: 2023-09-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Orion, MI03/11/202009/10/2020

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.