Top 10 Electronics and Hardware Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 electronics and hardware companies hiring OPT students include Micron Technology, Applied Materials, and Apple, spanning semiconductor manufacturing, electronic components, and advanced hardware development. Migrate Mate is tracking 991 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students in engineering, computer science, and related technical fields, these companies offer roles where OPT work authorization aligns directly with degree requirements.
Which electronics and hardware companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Micron Technology
Memory ChipsSemiconductorsFirmwareMicron Technology has 257 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any electronics and hardware company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Micron Technology designs and manufactures DRAM, NAND flash, and storage solutions.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)361
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering215
- Project & Program Management107
- Electrical Engineering86
- Manufacturing Operations84
+377 roles across other teams
Open roles at Micron Technology257 openSee all 257+ Micron Technology OPT jobsApplyDry Etch Process EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplySenior EUV Equipment EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyPrincipal Technical Product ManagerLongmont, Colorado · On-siteApplyProcess EngineerManassas, Virginia · On-siteApplyRDA OOC EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-site - 02
Applied Materials
Semiconductor EquipmentProcess EngineeringMaterials ScienceApplied Materials has 128 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Applied Materials supplies equipment, services, and software for semiconductor fabrication.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)96
- Project & Program Management88
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering64
- Manufacturing Operations43
- Warehouse & Logistics36
+226 roles across other teams
Open roles at Applied Materials128 openSee all 128+ Applied Materials OPT jobsApplyProcess EngineerAlbany, New York · On-siteApplyNPI Manufacturing Engineer IIIBenicia, California · On-siteApplyProduction Control PlannerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyField Service Engineer IIIChandler, Arizona · On-siteApplyPhysicist/Scientist IIIGloucester, Massachusetts · On-site - 03
Apple
Consumer ElectronicsSemiconductorsHardware EngineeringApple has 98 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and semiconductor chips.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering77
- Engineering (Non-Software)60
- Data Science & Analytics54
- Project & Program Management31
- AI & Machine Learning29
+165 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple98 openSee all 98+ Apple OPT jobsApplySite Reliability EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyMachine Learning Algorithm EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyPrivacy Engineering Program ManagerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyBattery Machine Learning Algorithm EngineerCupertino, California · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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Qualcomm
SemiconductorsWireless TechRF EngineeringQualcomm has 98 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Qualcomm develops wireless technology, mobile processors, and semiconductor products.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering98
- Engineering (Non-Software)80
- Data Science & Analytics35
- Electrical Engineering31
- AI & Machine Learning27
+67 roles across other teams
Open roles at Qualcomm98 openSee all 98+ Qualcomm OPT jobsApplyPhysical AI Model Optimization EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyStaff Security EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyComputer Vision EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyEngineer, StaffSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyCPU Performance Modeling EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - 05
GlobalFoundries
Semiconductor FoundryChip ManufacturingProcess EngineeringGlobalFoundries has 83 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor foundry providing chip manufacturing services for global customers.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)116
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering90
- Project & Program Management30
- Electrical Engineering30
- Manufacturing Operations23
+95 roles across other teams
Open roles at GlobalFoundries83 openSee all 83+ GlobalFoundries OPT jobsApplyAI Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySr Failure Analysis EngineerMalta, New York · On-siteApplySystems/Process Engineering, Tapeout OperationsMalta, New York · On-siteApplyManufacturing Quality EngineerEssex Junction, Vermont · On-siteApplyGlobal Corporate Events SpecialistAustin, Texas · 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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Lam Research
Semiconductor EquipmentProcess EngineeringR&DLam Research has 80 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Lam Research builds wafer fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)98
- Manufacturing Operations43
- Project & Program Management29
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering22
- Customer Service & Support19
+100 roles across other teams
Open roles at Lam Research80 openSee all 80+ Lam Research OPT jobsApplyGlobal Product Support Engineering ManagerFremont, California · HybridApplySEM Technician 3Fremont, California · HybridApplyMgr, EngineeringTualatin, Oregon · HybridApplyEngineering Technician 3Fremont, California · HybridApplyEngineering Technician 4Tualatin, Oregon · On-site - 07
Jabil
Electronics ManufacturingEngineering ServicesSupply ChainJabil has 69 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Jabil offers manufacturing services, engineering solutions, and supply chain management globally.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations66
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering36
- Project & Program Management31
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Warehouse & Logistics21
+83 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jabil69 openSee all 69+ Jabil OPT jobsApplyInventory Control SupervisorByhalia, Mississippi · On-siteApplyInventory Analyst IIIFlorence, Kentucky · On-siteApplyIndustrial Engineer IMaple Grove, Minnesota · On-siteApplyFacilities SupervisorFlorence, Kentucky · On-siteApplyAssistant Production ManagerSan Jose, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Celestica
Contract ManufacturingSupply ChainPCB AssemblyCelestica has 64 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Manufacturing Operations. Celestica provides electronics manufacturing services and supply chain solutions for technology companies.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics88
- Manufacturing Operations47
- Engineering (Non-Software)22
- Project & Program Management18
- Compliance & Legal10
+58 roles across other teams
Open roles at Celestica64 openSee all 64+ Celestica OPT jobsApplyProcess/Test Engineering Support 2Richardson, Texas · On-siteApplyQMS Internal AuditorFort Worth, Texas · On-siteApplyInventory AnalystRichardson, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Staff AccountantAlpharetta, Georgia · On-siteApplyStaff Engineer, SoftwareAustin, Texas · On-site - 09
EPS
Power ElectronicsMotion ControlIndustrial EngineeringEPS has 62 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing Operations. EPS delivers power electronics, motion control, and engineering services across industrial sectors.
Open roles by team
- Electrical Engineering61
- Manufacturing Operations45
- Maintenance & Repair42
- Engineering (Non-Software)38
- Compliance & Legal2
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at EPS62 openSee all 62+ EPS OPT jobsApplyPower Systems Studies Engineer IIPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyPower Systems Studies Engineer IOverland, Missouri · On-siteApplyField Technician IIManchester, New Hampshire · On-siteApplyControl Technician IRichardson, Texas · On-siteApplyField Technician IRaleigh, North Carolina · On-site - 10
ASML
Lithography EquipmentSemiconductor EquipmentOptical EngineeringASML has 52 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. ASML manufactures photolithography systems used to produce semiconductor chips worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)68
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering30
- Project & Program Management24
- Mechanical Engineering16
- Electrical Engineering15
+86 roles across other teams
Open roles at ASML52 openSee all 52+ ASML OPT jobsApplySenior Mechatronics EngineerWilton, Connecticut · On-siteApplyField Service EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyElectrical EngineerWilton, California · HybridApplySenior Business PlannerWilton, Connecticut · On-siteApplyField Applications EngineerHillsboro, Oregon · 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?
Micron Technology has the most, with 257 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Applied Materials (128) and Apple (98). Across the 10 electronics and hardware companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 991 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students are eligible for OPT after completing at least one academic year at a U.S. school. Work must directly relate to the student's field of study. Pre-completion OPT is available before graduation, and post-completion OPT provides up to 12 months of work authorization after graduation. Students in STEM fields may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, subject to degree and employer requirements.
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 your employer filing anything. The process starts with your DSO at your U.S. school, who updates your SEVIS record and provides a new I-20 recommending OPT. You then file Form I-765 with USCIS and pay the government filing fee. Once USCIS approves your application and issues an Employment Authorization Document, you can begin working for any employer whose role aligns with your degree field.