Top 10 Automotive Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 automotive companies hiring OPT students include Cleveland-Cliffs, Gotion Inc., and Asbury Automotive Group, spanning automotive manufacturing, electric vehicle development, and component supply across the U.S. Migrate Mate is tracking 379 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain, these employers offer roles where OPT work authorization is accepted without any employer filing requirement.
Which automotive companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Cleveland-Cliffs
Steel ProductionManufacturingAutomotive SupplyCleveland-Cliffs has 53 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any automotive company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Cleveland-Cliffs is a North American flat-rolled steel producer supplying automotive and industrial customers.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)42
- Manufacturing Operations30
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering20
- Project & Program Management19
- Warehouse & Logistics11
+76 roles across other teams
Open roles at Cleveland-Cliffs53 openSee all 53+ Cleveland-Cliffs OPT jobsApplyMaintenance PlannerForbes, Minnesota · On-siteApplyLaboratory SupervisorCleveland, Ohio · On-siteApplyCompensation AnalystCleveland, Ohio · On-siteApplyProcess Automation EngineerCoatesville, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyIT Internal AuditorCleveland, Ohio · On-site - 02
Gotion Inc.
Battery TechEV ManufacturingEngineeringGotion Inc. has 48 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Gotion develops lithium-ion battery cells and energy storage systems for electric vehicles.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)39
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering30
- Project & Program Management16
- Manufacturing Operations11
- Warehouse & Logistics10
+75 roles across other teams
Open roles at Gotion Inc.48 openSee all 48+ Gotion Inc. OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Process EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-siteApplyElectrical Systems EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-siteApplyEV Mobile Charging Sales ManagerFremont, California · On-siteApplyControls EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-siteApplyRobot Application EngineerManteno, Illinois · On-site - 03
Asbury Automotive Group
Automotive RetailDealershipOperationsAsbury Automotive Group has 45 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Customer Service & Support and Sales. Asbury Automotive Group operates a nationwide network of franchised new and used vehicle dealerships.
Open roles by team
- Customer Service & Support37
- Sales34
- Finance23
- Accounting23
- Account Management11
+38 roles across other teams
Open roles at Asbury Automotive Group45 openSee all 45+ Asbury Automotive Group OPT jobsApplyAccounting and Finance Rotational Program AnalystSandy Springs, Georgia · On-siteApplyF&I ManagerIrving, Texas · On-siteApplyParts Counter AssociateAnnapolis, Maryland · On-siteApplySales ManagerPeoria, Arizona · On-siteApplyAutomotive Sales ManagerSalt Lake City, Utah · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,300+ OPT jobs- 04
Regional One Health
HealthcareClinical OperationsPatient ServicesRegional One Health has 44 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Regional One Health is a specialty hospital system providing acute, rehabilitative, and outpatient care services.
Open roles by team
- Nursing55
- Healthcare Administration42
- Allied Health26
- Pharmacy7
- Science & Research7
+32 roles across other teams
Open roles at Regional One Health44 openSee all 44+ Regional One Health OPT jobsApplyRadiology TechMemphis, Tennessee · On-siteApplyInterventional Radiology TechMemphis, Tennessee · On-siteApplyIT Sr Application AnalystMemphis, Tennessee · On-siteApplyManager, Central Processing/DistributionMemphis, Tennessee · On-siteApplyPharmacist/Float PRNMemphis, Tennessee · On-site - 05
Flex-N-Gate
Auto ComponentsManufacturingStampingFlex-N-Gate has 39 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). Flex-N-Gate manufactures stamped metal and plastic automotive components including bumpers and running boards.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations39
- Engineering (Non-Software)25
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering16
- Maintenance & Repair9
- Teaching & Instruction8
+52 roles across other teams
Open roles at Flex-N-Gate39 openSee all 39+ Flex-N-Gate OPT jobsApplySenior Electronics Cost EstimatorWarren, Michigan · On-siteApplyProject EngineerWarren, Michigan · On-siteApplyWaste Water SupervisorVeedersburg, Indiana · On-siteApplyWeld TechnicianIonia, Michigan · On-siteApplyAutomation EngineerDanville, Illinois · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
Ford Motor Company
AutomotiveEV DevelopmentEngineeringFord Motor Company has 38 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Ford designs and manufactures cars, trucks, and electric vehicles for global consumer and commercial markets.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)48
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering26
- Mechanical Engineering18
- Electrical Engineering9
- Software Engineering7
+44 roles across other teams
Open roles at Ford Motor Company38 openSee all 38+ Ford Motor Company OPT jobsApplySTA EngineerDearborn, Michigan · On-siteApplyLead Engineering TechnicianPalo Alto, California · HybridApplyFord Racing Performance EngineerAllen Park, Michigan · HybridApplyClosures Systems Launch EngineerAllen Park, Michigan · HybridApplySenior Validation EngineerPalo Alto, California · Hybrid - 07
Stellantis
AutomotiveManufacturingEngineeringStellantis has 34 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Stellantis manufactures vehicles under brands including Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering16
- Project & Program Management15
- Compliance & Legal12
- Manufacturing Operations10
+72 roles across other teams
Open roles at Stellantis34 openSee all 34+ Stellantis OPT jobsApplyTechnical Product Process SupervisorDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyManufacturing Financial AnalystWarren, Michigan · On-siteApplyQuality EngineerKokomo, Indiana · On-siteApplyManufacturing Electrical EngineerKokomo, Indiana · On-siteApplyControls EngineerDetroit, Michigan · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,300+ OPT jobs- 08
DENSO
Auto ComponentsElectrificationEngineeringDENSO has 27 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. DENSO develops advanced automotive components and systems including thermal, powertrain, electrification, and mobility solutions.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)30
- Project & Program Management18
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering13
- Manufacturing Operations11
- Warehouse & Logistics6
+32 roles across other teams
Open roles at DENSO27 openSee all DENSO OPT jobsApplyManager, Quality AssuranceLong Beach, California · On-siteApplyPMO EngineerMaryville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyProcess Engineer 1Statesville, North Carolina · On-siteApplySenior Sales SpecialistSouthfield, Michigan · On-siteApplySenior SHE SpecialistBattle Creek, Michigan · On-site - 09
Tenneco
Auto ComponentsManufacturingEngineeringTenneco has 26 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Manufacturing Operations. Tenneco manufactures automotive components including ride performance parts, emissions systems, and powertrain products.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics26
- Manufacturing Operations20
- Project & Program Management19
- Compliance & Legal6
- Human Resources3
+31 roles across other teams
Open roles at Tenneco26 openSee all Tenneco OPT jobsApplyElectrical Maintenance TechnicianManitowoc, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyERP AnalystGreenville, Michigan · On-siteApplyTransportation and Logistics SupervisorGreenville, Michigan · On-siteApplySenior Continuous Improvement SpecialistBlacksburg, Virginia · On-siteApplyMaterial Planner/AnalystBlacksburg, Virginia · On-site - 10
Magna International
Auto ComponentsManufacturingEngineeringMagna International has 25 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Magna International designs and manufactures automotive systems, assemblies, modules, and components for global vehicle programs.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)19
- Manufacturing Operations15
- Project & Program Management13
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering12
- Warehouse & Logistics7
+45 roles across other teams
Open roles at Magna International25 openSee all Magna International OPT jobsApplyQuality EngineerLowell, Massachusetts · HybridApplyControl EngineerSpring Hill, Tennessee · On-siteApplyLayout TechnicianLiberty, Missouri · On-siteApplyHuman Resources GeneralistTroy, Michigan · On-siteApplyScheduler, MasterHighland Park, Michigan · On-site
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OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies hire the most OPT students?
Cleveland-Cliffs has the most, with 53 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Gotion Inc. (48) and Asbury Automotive Group (45). Across the 10 automotive companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 379 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students are eligible for OPT if they have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year at an accredited U.S. college or university. OPT allows up to 12 months of work authorization in a role directly related to the student's field of study. Students who graduated in a qualifying STEM field may apply for a 24-month extension, for a total of 36 months of OPT work authorization.
How much does F-1 OPT cost?
F-1 OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
Getting OPT does not involve any filing by the employer. The student works with their Designated School Official to request an updated Form I-20 recommending OPT, then files Form I-765 with USCIS along with supporting documents. Once USCIS approves the application and issues an Employment Authorization Document, the student can begin working in a role related to their field of study. Filing at least 90 days before the intended start date is strongly recommended to allow adequate processing time.