Top 10 Companies Hiring Design Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Design Engineers on OPT include Apple, Amazon.com, and HDR, spanning electronics and hardware, energy, technology and software, and consulting and professional services. Migrate Mate is tracking 547 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. At each of these companies, OPT-authorized Design Engineers work in roles directly tied to their field of study, which is required for F-1 OPT work authorization to remain valid.
Which companies hire the most Design Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Apple
ElectronicsHardwareProduct DesignApple has 289 live OPT openings for design engineers, the most of any company on this list. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, semiconductors, and software platforms.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)562
- Electrical Engineering200
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering188
- Mechanical Engineering79
- QA & Test Engineering56
+51 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple289 openSee all 289+ Apple OPT jobsApplyCamera Mechanical Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyASIC Design EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplyDesign Verification EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Systems Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyProduct Design EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - 02
Amazon.com
TechnologyCloudEngineeringAmazon.com has 77 live OPT openings for design engineers. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, and consumer device businesses worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)144
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering49
- Mechanical Engineering47
- Project & Program Management42
- Electrical Engineering29
+21 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com77 openSee all 77+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyDesign EngineerHouston, Texas · On-siteApplyProject Design Electrical EngineerUmatilla, Oregon · On-siteApplyNetwork Infrastructure Design Quality EngineerHerndon, Virginia · On-siteApplyMechanical Product Design EngineerHerndon, Virginia · On-siteApplyInnovation and Design EngineerBellevue, Washington · On-site - 03
HDR
ConsultingInfrastructureEnergyHDR has 47 live OPT openings for design engineers. HDR provides architecture, engineering, and consulting services for infrastructure and energy projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)53
- Mechanical Engineering26
- Project & Program Management14
- Civil & Structural Engineering11
- Construction4
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles at HDR47 openSee all 47+ HDR OPT jobsApplyDigital Design Wayfinding SpecialistCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyDesign CoordinatorHouston, Texas · On-siteApplySite Civil Digital Design SpecialistLouisville, Kentucky · On-siteApplyArchitectural Design CoordinatorAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplyRail Bridge Design EIT/CoordinatorKansas City, Missouri · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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WSP
ConsultingInfrastructureEngineeringWSP has 32 live OPT openings for design engineers. WSP provides engineering and advisory services across transportation, environment, and infrastructure sectors.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)60
- Mechanical Engineering21
- Civil & Structural Engineering13
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering8
- Electrical Engineering6
+6 roles across other teams
Open roles at WSP32 openSee all 32+ WSP OPT jobsApplyUnderground Transmission Line Design EngineerFoxborough, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySubstation Design EngineerRichmond, Virginia · HybridApplyIntermediate Transmission Line Design EngineerRochester, New York · On-siteApplyAssistant Technician, Design SupportTyler, Texas · On-siteApplyCivil Design EngineerMiami, Florida · On-site - 05
Burns & McDonnell
ConsultingEngineeringEnergyBurns & McDonnell has 32 live OPT openings for design engineers. Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, and construction firm.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)60
- Mechanical Engineering32
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering4
- Project & Program Management2
- Chemical Engineering2
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell32 openSee all 32+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Mechanical EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical EngineerOrlando, Florida · On-siteApplyAssistant Mechanical EngineerBrea, California · On-siteApplyProcess Mechanical EngineerRichmond, Virginia · 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
NVIDIA
SemiconductorsAI HardwareTechnologyNVIDIA has 12 live OPT openings for design engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units, AI computing hardware, and data center platforms.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Electrical Engineering11
- Software Engineering3
- Mechanical Engineering3
- QA & Test Engineering2
Open roles at NVIDIA12 openSee all NVIDIA OPT jobsApplySenior ASIC Design EngineerAustin, Texas · HybridApplyPhysical Design EngineerWestford, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyASIC Design Efficiency EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyCircuit Design EngineerCalifornia · On-siteApplyHardware Design Validation EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site - 07
Salas O'Brien
ConsultingFacilitiesEnergySalas O'Brien has 19 live OPT openings for design engineers. Salas O'Brien provides engineering and technical consulting services across facilities and energy sectors.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)32
- Mechanical Engineering19
- Project & Program Management4
- Civil & Structural Engineering2
- Construction1
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at Salas O'Brien19 openSee all Salas O'Brien OPT jobsApplyMechanical Design EngineerRochester, New York · On-siteApplyPlumbing / Fire Protection Design EngineerRochester, New York · On-siteApplyDesign EngineerBuffalo, New York · On-siteApplyMechanical EngineerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyHVAC Mechanical EngineerTownship of Monroe, New Jersey · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Jobot
ConsultingStaffingEngineeringJobot has 24 live OPT openings for design engineers. Jobot is a technology-driven staffing and recruiting firm placing professionals in engineering and technical roles.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)46
- Mechanical Engineering18
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering16
- Project & Program Management9
- Civil & Structural Engineering8
+7 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot24 openSee all Jobot OPT jobsApplyDesign EngineerCamarillo, California · On-siteApplyBridge Design EngineerOklahoma City, Oklahoma · HybridApplyStructural Design EngineerOrlando, Florida · HybridApplySenior Design AssociateAventura, Florida · On-siteApplyMechanical Design EngineerAllentown, Pennsylvania · Hybrid - 09
Arcadis
ConsultingEnvironmentalEngineeringArcadis has 6 live OPT openings for design engineers. Arcadis delivers environmental, design, and engineering consulting services for complex infrastructure challenges.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Civil & Structural Engineering6
- Project & Program Management4
- Mechanical Engineering3
- Electrical Engineering1
Open roles at Arcadis6 openSee all Arcadis OPT jobsApplyMechanical Design EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyElectrical Design EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplyStaff Roadway Design EngineerTampa, Florida · HybridApplyRoadway Design EngineerDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical EngineerNashville, Tennessee · On-site - 10
Molex
ElectronicsHardwareConnectorsMolex has 9 live OPT openings for design engineers. Molex designs and manufactures electronic connectors, components, and interconnect solutions.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)16
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering12
- Mechanical Engineering7
- Manufacturing Operations1
- Software Engineering1
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Molex9 openSee all Molex OPT jobsApplyDesign Engineer IIRochester Hills, Michigan · On-siteApplyProduct Design EngineerLisle, Illinois · On-siteApplySoftware Design EngineerConway, Arkansas · On-siteApplySi Photonics Design EngineerFremont, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Design EngineerErie, Pennsylvania · 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 sponsor the most OPT visas for Design Engineers?
Apple has the most, with 289 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Amazon.com (77) and HDR (47). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 547 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year are eligible to apply for OPT. The authorized work must be directly related to the student's field of study. Students apply through their Designated School Official and submit Form I-765 to USCIS for an Employment Authorization Document. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization, and STEM graduates may qualify for a 24-month extension.
Do design engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Design engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
OPT authorization runs through the student, not the employer. You work with your Designated School Official to get a new Form I-20 recommending OPT, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives and your authorized start date begins, you can start work. The employer does not file anything, they simply confirm the role relates to your field of study and hire you once your EAD is in hand.