Top 10 Chemicals and Materials Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 chemicals and materials companies hiring OPT students include Colgate-Palmolive, Saint-Gobain, and Airgas, spanning specialty chemicals, building materials, packaging, coatings, and advanced materials manufacturing. Migrate Mate is tracking 447 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students whose field of study aligns with chemistry, materials science, engineering, or manufacturing operations, these employers offer roles where academic training directly connects to day-to-day work.
Which chemicals and materials companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Colgate-Palmolive
Consumer GoodsR&DOperationsColgate-Palmolive has 102 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any chemicals and materials company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Business Development. Colgate-Palmolive manufactures oral care, personal care, and home cleaning consumer products.
Open roles by team
- Science & Research52
- Business Development49
- Project & Program Management47
- Sales33
- Data Science & Analytics25
+226 roles across other teams
Open roles at Colgate-Palmolive102 openSee all 102+ Colgate-Palmolive OPT jobsApplyCustomer Development ManagerRosemont, Illinois · HybridApplyTerritory ManagerFlorence, South Carolina · HybridApplyPlatform EngineerPiscataway, New Jersey · HybridApplyChemistHodges, South Carolina · On-siteApplySenior Specialist, Sensory Panel InsightsPiscataway, New Jersey · On-site - 02
Saint-Gobain
Advanced MaterialsEngineeringManufacturingSaint-Gobain has 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Project & Program Management. Saint-Gobain designs and manufactures high-performance materials including glass, insulation, and construction products.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations43
- Project & Program Management37
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering25
- Compliance & Legal16
+130 roles across other teams
Open roles at Saint-Gobain66 openSee all 66+ Saint-Gobain OPT jobsApplyManufacturing EngineerPoestenkill, New York · On-siteApplyProcess EngineerNorth Charleston, South Carolina · On-siteApplyProduction SupervisorL'Anse, Michigan · On-siteApplyParticle Process OperatorOlyphant, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyCustomer Service Support SpecialistWorcester, Massachusetts · On-site - 03
Airgas
Industrial GasesOperationsSafetyAirgas has 39 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Sales. Airgas distributes industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related equipment across North America.
Open roles by team
- Business Development40
- Sales30
- Account Management22
- Warehouse & Logistics10
- Customer Success7
+36 roles across other teams
Open roles at Airgas39 openSee all 39+ Airgas OPT jobsApplyBusiness Development ManagerPortland, Maine · On-siteApplySr. Account ManagerWhite Plains, New York · On-siteApplyAccount ManagerLima, Ohio · On-siteApplySpecialty Gas Sales SpecialistSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyAutomation Sales SpecialistTulsa, Oklahoma · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,600+ OPT jobs- 04
LANXESS
Specialty ChemicalsR&DEngineeringLANXESS has 36 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Marketing. LANXESS develops specialty chemicals including high-performance polymers, intermediates, and additives.
Open roles by team
- Business Development18
- Marketing17
- Warehouse & Logistics17
- Sales12
- Business Analysis12
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at LANXESS36 openSee all 36+ LANXESS OPT jobsApplySales ManagerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySupply Chain RepresentativePittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyDigital Content & Customer Engagement ManagerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · HybridApplyProduct ManagerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · HybridApplyCustomer Service RepresentativePittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-site - 05
Bridgestone Americas
Rubber & TiresManufacturingEngineeringBridgestone Americas has 35 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). Bridgestone Americas manufactures tires and rubber products for consumer, commercial, and industrial applications.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations22
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Automotive Engineering12
- Project & Program Management9
- Customer Service & Support8
+63 roles across other teams
Open roles at Bridgestone Americas35 openSee all 35+ Bridgestone Americas OPT jobsApplyOTR Marketing ManagerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyConsumer Customer Support ManagerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyCollections AnalystBelen, New Mexico · On-siteApplyCoordinador de ProductoBelen, New Mexico · On-siteApplyMaterials PlannerNashville, Tennessee · 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.
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Fuyao Glass America
GlassManufacturingQualityFuyao Glass America has 35 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Warehouse & Logistics. Fuyao Glass America manufactures automotive glass for original equipment and replacement markets.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)26
- Warehouse & Logistics20
- Project & Program Management16
- Manufacturing Operations15
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering14
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at Fuyao Glass America35 openSee all 35+ Fuyao Glass America OPT jobsApplyMaterial PlannerMoraine, Ohio · On-siteApplyProduct Development EngineerMoraine, Ohio · On-siteApplyFacility Maintenance EngineerMoraine, Ohio · On-siteApplyManufacturing Data AnalystMoraine, Ohio · On-siteApplyWarehouse SupervisorMoraine, Ohio · On-site - 07
Carlisle Construction Materials
Building MaterialsManufacturingEngineeringCarlisle Construction Materials has 35 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Carlisle Construction Materials manufactures roofing, insulation, and waterproofing systems for commercial buildings.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management27
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- Manufacturing Operations17
- Warehouse & Logistics8
- Business Development8
+60 roles across other teams
Open roles at Carlisle Construction Materials35 openSee all 35+ Carlisle Construction Materials OPT jobsApplyTerritory Sales RepresentativeCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyTechnical Sales RepresentativeBoston, Massachusetts · RemoteApplyQuality ManagerTooele, Utah · On-siteApplyBuyer ICartersville, Georgia · On-siteApplyProduction ManagerSikeston, Missouri · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,600+ OPT jobs- 08
Arkema
Specialty ChemicalsR&DEngineeringArkema has 34 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Customer Service & Support. Arkema produces specialty chemicals, high-performance materials, and coating resins for industrial applications.
Open roles by team
- Sales17
- Customer Service & Support15
- Warehouse & Logistics11
- Account Management11
- Customer Support9
+76 roles across other teams
Open roles at Arkema34 openSee all 34+ Arkema OPT jobsApplyNew Product Introduction SpecialistWauwatosa, Wisconsin · On-siteApplyContractor Sales RepresentativeRemote · RemoteApplyAccount SpecialistRadnor, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyChemistExton, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyShift MechanicCalumet City, Illinois · On-site - 09
Victaulic
Flow ControlEngineeringManufacturingVictaulic has 33 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Business Operations. Victaulic engineers pipe joining and flow control solutions for construction and industrial systems.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management31
- Business Operations13
- Sales11
- Business Development10
- Engineering (Non-Software)10
+70 roles across other teams
Open roles at Victaulic33 openSee all 33+ Victaulic OPT jobsApplyInfrastructure Sales SpecialistIdaho · RemoteApplyGeneral MaintenanceNephi, Utah · On-siteApplyPiping CoordinatorColorado · On-siteApplyCustomer Care Account RepresentativeEaston, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyCategory ManagerEaston, Pennsylvania · On-site - 10
Owens Corning
Building MaterialsEngineeringManufacturingOwens Corning has 32 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Owens Corning manufactures insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials for construction and industrial uses.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)23
- Manufacturing Operations20
- Project & Program Management13
- Business Development6
- Electrical Engineering6
+56 roles across other teams
Open roles at Owens Corning32 openSee all 32+ Owens Corning OPT jobsApplyMechanical TechnicianKearny, New Jersey · On-siteApplyReliability EngineerJoplin, Missouri · On-siteApplyHuman Resources LeadSedalia, Missouri · On-siteApplyRetail Sr Area Sales ManagerRaleigh, North Carolina · HybridApplyTPM LeadBrentwood, New Hampshire · 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?
Colgate-Palmolive has the most, with 102 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Saint-Gobain (66) and Airgas (39). Across the 10 chemicals and materials companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 447 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 a SEVP-certified school and have authorization from their Designated School Official. OPT is available for up to 12 months of work authorization in a field directly related to the student's major. Students with STEM degrees may apply for a 24-month extension, bringing total authorization to 36 months.
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 action from 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 directly. Once an Employment Authorization Document is issued, the student can accept a job offer where the role relates to their field of study. The employer simply confirms the role aligns with the student's degree before the student starts work.