Top 10 Manufacturing Companies Hiring OPT Students

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

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 1,150 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 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.

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Which manufacturing companies hire the most OPT students?

Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Trane Technologies

    Trane Technologies

    HVACManufacturingSustainability

    Trane Technologies has 245 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 Management184
    • Engineering (Non-Software)183
    • Business Development67
    • Mechanical Engineering62
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering54

    +446 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Trane Technologies245 open
    Senior Data Scientist
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · Hybrid
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    HVAC Cooling Technician
    Carrollton, Texas · On-site
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    Controls Project Manager
    North Charleston, South Carolina · Hybrid
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    Application Engineer
    Pine Brook, New Jersey · Hybrid
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    Mechanical Design Engineer
    Noblesville, Indiana · Hybrid
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  2. 02
    Schneider Electric

    Schneider Electric

    Energy ManagementAutomationElectrical Systems

    Schneider Electric has 174 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Manufacturing Operations. Schneider Electric develops energy management systems, industrial automation hardware, and power distribution equipment.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management81
    • Manufacturing Operations78
    • Engineering (Non-Software)71
    • Business Development50
    • Maintenance & Repair44

    +348 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Schneider Electric174 open
    Senior Data Project Manager
    Nashville, Tennessee · On-site
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    Technical Support Representative
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Senior Business Analyst
    Nashville, Tennessee · Hybrid
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    Application Engineer
    Oxford, Ohio · On-site
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    Operator I, Waste Water
    Seneca, South Carolina · On-site
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  3. 03
    KLA

    KLA

    SemiconductorsProcess ControlEngineering

    KLA has 136 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Software Engineering. KLA designs and manufactures process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor fabrication.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)120
    • Software Engineering42
    • Technical Program Management36
    • Project & Program Management35
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering32

    +257 roles across other teams

    Open roles at KLA136 open
    AI/ML Software Engineer
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Artificial Intelligence Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Office 365 Infrastructure & Security Management Lead
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Product Installation Engineer
    Richardson, Texas · On-site
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    Buyer
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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  5. 04
    ABB

    ABB

    RoboticsPower GridsIndustrial Automation

    ABB has 127 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 Operations79
    • Engineering (Non-Software)79
    • Project & Program Management75
    • Warehouse & Logistics33
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering29

    +213 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ABB127 open
    Material Planner
    Senatobia, Mississippi · On-site
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    Senior Field Service Technician
    Cheyenne, Wyoming · Remote
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    Production Supervisor
    Richmond, Virginia · On-site
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    Associate Project Engineer
    Mebane, North Carolina · On-site
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    Order Handling Specialist
    Florence, South Carolina · On-site
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  6. 05
    GE Vernova

    GE Vernova

    Energy EquipmentPower GenerationManufacturing

    GE Vernova has 113 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). GE Vernova manufactures gas turbines, wind turbines, and power grid equipment used in electricity generation and transmission.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management83
    • Engineering (Non-Software)77
    • Manufacturing Operations74
    • Warehouse & Logistics32
    • Electrical Engineering25

    +152 roles across other teams

    Open roles at GE Vernova113 open
    Lead Engineer Stability Analysis
    Wilmington, North Carolina · On-site
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    Lead Logistics Project Manager
    Schenectady, New York · Remote
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    EHS Compliance Specialist
    Greenville, South Carolina · On-site
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    Lead ITO Logistics Specialist
    Greenville, South Carolina · Remote
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    Lead ITR Plant Mechanical Engineer
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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  7. 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.

  8. 06
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

    Building SystemsAutomationHVAC

    Johnson Controls has 96 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). Johnson Controls manufactures building automation systems, HVAC equipment, and fire and security products.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management53
    • Engineering (Non-Software)49
    • Manufacturing Operations34
    • Sales27
    • Skilled Trades26

    +215 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Johnson Controls96 open
    Life Safety Service Sales Representative
    Rancho Cucamonga, California · On-site
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    Life Safety Systems Sales Executive
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
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    Life Safety Systems Sales Representative
    Honolulu, Hawaii · On-site
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    Plant Supervisor
    San Antonio, Texas · On-site
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    HVAC Service Senior Controls Technician
    Folsom, California · On-site
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  9. 07
    Milwaukee Tool

    Milwaukee Tool

    Power ToolsManufacturingProduct Development

    Milwaukee Tool has 74 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Milwaukee Tool develops and manufactures power tools, hand tools, and storage systems for professional tradespeople.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)82
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering42
    • Project & Program Management35
    • Manufacturing Operations34
    • Warehouse & Logistics30

    +111 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Milwaukee Tool74 open
    Sourcing Analyst
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Manufacturing Engineer
    Sun Prairie, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Analyst
    Grenada, Mississippi · On-site
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    Treasury Analyst
    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Design Engineer II
    Brookfield, Wisconsin · On-site
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  11. 08
    Coherent Corp.

    Coherent Corp.

    PhotonicsLasersAdvanced Manufacturing

    Coherent Corp. has 66 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Coherent Corp. manufactures lasers, optical components, and photonic devices for industrial, communications, and defense applications.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)74
    • Manufacturing Operations44
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering30
    • Warehouse & Logistics16
    • Project & Program Management12

    +82 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Coherent Corp.66 open
    R&D Semiconductor Integration Engineer
    Sherman, Texas · On-site
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    Product Engineer
    Sherman, Texas · On-site
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    International Tax Manager
    Saxonburg, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    R&D Engineering Technician
    Monroe, Connecticut · On-site
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    Quality Technician
    Newark, Delaware · On-site
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    See all 66+ Coherent Corp. OPT jobs
  12. 09
    Molex

    Molex

    ElectronicsConnectorsManufacturing

    Molex has 65 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Technical Program Management. Molex produces electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions for industries including automotive and data communications.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development59
    • Technical Program Management35
    • Solutions Architecture28
    • Sales24
    • Engineering (Non-Software)24

    +108 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Molex65 open
    HR Business Partner
    Lisle, Illinois · On-site
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    Technical Sales Engineer
    Fremont, California · On-site
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    Human Resources Business Partner
    Lisle, Illinois · On-site
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    Product Design Engineer
    Lisle, Illinois · On-site
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    Product Manager
    South Grafton, Massachusetts · On-site
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  13. 10
    Komatsu

    Komatsu

    Heavy EquipmentConstruction MachineryManufacturing

    Komatsu has 54 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. Komatsu manufactures construction and mining equipment, industrial machinery, and forest machines for global heavy industry.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)23
    • Manufacturing Operations20
    • Project & Program Management15
    • Software Engineering15
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering14

    +116 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Komatsu54 open
    Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) Technician
    Gillette, Wyoming · On-site
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    Service Technician
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    Field Service Technician
    Prescott, Arizona · On-site
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    Finance Representative
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Autonomy Manager, Construction
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    See all 54+ Komatsu OPT jobs

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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Manufacturing OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most OPT students?

Trane Technologies has the most, with 245 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Schneider Electric (174) and KLA (136). Across the 10 manufacturing companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 1,150 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.

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