Top 10 Manufacturing Companies Hiring OPT Students
The top 10 manufacturing companies hiring OPT students include Trane Technologies, Schneider Electric, and KLA, spanning manufacturing, consulting, and professional services roles across the U.S. Migrate Mate is tracking 1,180 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on 12-month OPT authorization, roles at these manufacturers offer hands-on work in fields from electrical systems and industrial automation to supply chain and product engineering, all without any filing requirement on the employer's part.
Which manufacturing companies hire the most OPT students?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Trane Technologies
HVACManufacturingSustainabilityTrane Technologies has 195 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any manufacturing company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Trane Technologies manufactures heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial and residential use.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management149
- Engineering (Non-Software)105
- Business Development82
- Sales53
- Warehouse & Logistics45
+362 roles across other teams
Open roles at Trane Technologies195 openSee all 195+ Trane Technologies OPT jobsApplyClient Service RepresentativeDenver, Colorado · HybridApplyService Project ManagerSioux Falls, South Dakota · On-siteApplyService EstimatorDenver, Colorado · HybridApplyAccount ManagerKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplyControls Account ManagerFenton, Missouri · On-site - 02
Schneider Electric
Energy ManagementAutomationElectrical SystemsSchneider Electric has 184 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Schneider Electric develops energy management systems, industrial automation hardware, and power distribution equipment.
Open roles by team
- Project & Program Management82
- Engineering (Non-Software)81
- Manufacturing Operations74
- Business Development57
- Maintenance & Repair45
+368 roles across other teams
Open roles at Schneider Electric184 openSee all 184+ Schneider Electric OPT jobsApplySystem Commissioning SpecialistChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyProject EngineerColumbia, South Carolina · On-siteApplyField Service Representative IAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyProject ManagerCosta Mesa, California · HybridApplyArea Channel ManagerCincinnati, Ohio · On-site - 03
KLA
SemiconductorsProcess ControlEngineeringKLA has 157 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. KLA designs and manufactures process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor fabrication.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)134
- Project & Program Management51
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering44
- Software Engineering42
- Technical Program Management37
+306 roles across other teams
Open roles at KLA157 openSee all 157+ KLA OPT jobsApplySenior Product Install SupervisorColorado Springs, Colorado · RemoteApplyAI EngineerMilpitas, California · On-siteApplySenior RecruiterAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyQuality Chemical EngineerTotowa, New Jersey · On-siteApplyDeep Learning Algorithm EngineerMilpitas, California · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 5,600+ OPT jobs- 04
Johnson Controls
Building SystemsAutomationHVACJohnson Controls has 116 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Johnson Controls manufactures building automation systems, HVAC equipment, and fire and security products.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)84
- Project & Program Management65
- Manufacturing Operations41
- Skilled Trades34
- Construction30
+213 roles across other teams
Open roles at Johnson Controls116 openSee all 116+ Johnson Controls OPT jobsApplyField Project CoordinatorVirginia · RemoteApplyHR Production CoordinatorLubbock, Texas · On-siteApplyCtrls Systems Tech IIILynnfield, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyControls Systems Associate TechnicianSt. Louis, Missouri · On-siteApplyHVAC Controls Systems Team LeadIndianapolis, Indiana · On-site - 05
ABB
RoboticsPower GridsIndustrial AutomationABB has 105 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Engineering (Non-Software). ABB builds robotics, electric motors, drives, and power grid automation technology used across industrial sectors.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations95
- Engineering (Non-Software)63
- Project & Program Management41
- Customer Service & Support25
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering22
+173 roles across other teams
Open roles at ABB105 openSee all 105+ ABB OPT jobsApplyPricing SpecialistAvon, Connecticut · RemoteApplyElectrification Services Application EngineerIrvine, California · RemoteApplyBuyerMechanicsville, Virginia · On-siteApplyQuality EngineerArecibo, PR · On-siteApplyVFD Support Specialist IICalhoun, Tennessee · Hybrid - 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
Molex
ElectronicsConnectorsManufacturingMolex has 103 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Engineering (Non-Software). Molex produces electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions for industries including automotive and data communications.
Open roles by team
- Business Development84
- Engineering (Non-Software)46
- Technical Program Management40
- Sales34
- Account Management30
+194 roles across other teams
Open roles at Molex103 openSee all 103+ Molex OPT jobsApplyRegional Category Manager, Logistics ServicesLisle, Illinois · On-siteApplyProduct ManagerLisle, Illinois · On-siteApplyHR Business PartnerLisle, Illinois · On-siteApplyTechnical Sales EngineerFremont, California · On-siteApplyDigital Systems Support EngineerHudson, Wisconsin · On-site - 07
GE Vernova
Energy EquipmentPower GenerationManufacturingGE Vernova has 88 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. GE Vernova manufactures gas turbines, wind turbines, and power grid equipment used in electricity generation and transmission.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)78
- Project & Program Management73
- Manufacturing Operations44
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering33
- Mechanical Engineering23
+127 roles across other teams
Open roles at GE Vernova88 openSee all 88+ GE Vernova OPT jobsApplyShop Operations LeaderGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyDesign EngineerGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyProject EngineerSchenectady, New York · On-siteApplyCombustion Manufacturing EngineerGreenville, South Carolina · On-siteApplyGas Turbine Controls EngineerGreenville, South Carolina · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 5,600+ OPT jobs- 08
Garmin
NavigationConsumer ElectronicsEngineeringGarmin has 81 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Garmin designs and manufactures GPS navigation devices, aviation instruments, and wearable fitness technology.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering56
- Engineering (Non-Software)54
- Project & Program Management22
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering18
- Technical Program Management16
+115 roles across other teams
Open roles at Garmin81 openSee all 81+ Garmin OPT jobsApplyAircraft Systems Engineer 2Salem, Oregon · On-siteApplyData Scientist 2Olathe, Kansas · On-siteApplyEMC Engineer 2Olathe, Kansas · On-siteApplyiOS Software EngineerChandler, Arizona · On-siteApplyEnvironmental Health & Safety SpecialistSalem, Oregon · On-site - 09
Fastenal
Industrial SupplyDistributionManufacturingFastenal has 78 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Customer Service & Support. Fastenal distributes industrial and construction fasteners, tools, and supply chain management solutions to manufacturers and contractors.
Open roles by team
- Warehouse & Logistics106
- Customer Service & Support34
- Procurement & Purchasing24
- Sales17
- Manufacturing Operations14
+74 roles across other teams
Open roles at Fastenal78 openSee all 78+ Fastenal OPT jobsApplyCustomer Supply Chain SupportDenison, Texas · On-siteApplyAccount SpecialistSterling, Virginia · On-siteApplyProgram CoordinatorWinona, Minnesota · On-siteApplySupply Chain AssociateHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyIT DevOps EngineerWinona, Minnesota · On-site - 10
Owens Corning
Building MaterialsCompositesManufacturingOwens Corning has 73 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Manufacturing Operations and Project & Program Management. Owens Corning manufactures insulation, roofing shingles, and composite materials for the construction and industrial markets.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations57
- Project & Program Management39
- Engineering (Non-Software)35
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering20
- Business Development18
+137 roles across other teams
Open roles at Owens Corning73 openSee all 73+ Owens Corning OPT jobsApplyAdvanced Scientist R & DGranville, Ohio · On-siteApplyPackaging EngineerKansas City, Kansas · On-siteApplyReliability EngineerFort Smith, Arkansas · On-siteApplySr Engineering SpecialistBlythewood, South Carolina · On-siteApplyQuality and Plant Engineering LeaderAtlanta, Georgia · On-site
How OPT works
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?
Trane Technologies has the most, with 195 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Schneider Electric (184) and KLA (157). Across the 10 manufacturing companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 1,180 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have completed at least one full academic year at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school are eligible to apply for OPT. Authorization covers 12 months of work in a role directly related to the student's field of study. STEM degree holders may qualify for a 24-month extension, bringing the total to 36 months. The student applies through their Designated School Official (DSO) and files Form I-765 with USCIS, the employer does not apply on the student's behalf.
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?
OPT authorization is initiated by the student, not the employer. Start by requesting a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your school's Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS before your program end date. Once USCIS approves the application and issues an Employment Authorization Document, you can begin work at any employer in a role tied to your field of study. Companies like Schneider Electric, Trane Technologies, and KLA hire OPT students directly, no filing is required from the employer's side.