Top 10 Companies Hiring Manufacturing Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Manufacturing Engineers on OPT include Amazon.com, Jobot, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, spanning electronics and hardware, manufacturing, and staffing sectors. Migrate Mate is tracking 233 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students in engineering, these employers actively hire into roles that align with manufacturing and industrial degree programs, satisfying the field-of-study requirement central to OPT authorization.
Which companies hire the most Manufacturing Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Amazon.com
OperationsHardwareManufacturingAmazon.com has 37 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers, the most of any company on this list. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing, and global logistics and fulfillment infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)68
- Mechanical Engineering27
- Manufacturing Operations17
- Project & Program Management16
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering16
+7 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com37 openSee all 37+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Test Development EngineerNorth Reading, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyManufacturing Hardware EngineerDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplyManufacturing Integration SpecialistRedmond, Washington · On-siteApplySr. Manufacturing Test EngineerSalt Lake City, Utah · On-siteApplyManufacturing Manager IIWestborough, Massachusetts · On-site - 02
Jobot
StaffingTechnical RolesEngineeringJobot has 44 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Jobot is a technology-driven staffing firm placing professionals in engineering and technical roles.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering32
- Engineering (Non-Software)30
- Business Development28
- Manufacturing Operations22
- Recruiting & Talent Acquisition16
+32 roles across other teams
Open roles at Jobot44 openSee all 44+ Jobot OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Quality EngineerPleasant Hill, Missouri · On-siteApplyManufacturing EngineerRockford, Illinois · On-siteApplyManufacturing Planner / SchedulerSaugus, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyManufacturing Applications EngineerWorcester, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyLean Manufacturing EngineerDallas, Texas · On-site - 03
Thermo Fisher Scientific
ManufacturingLife SciencesHardwareThermo Fisher Scientific has 20 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Thermo Fisher Scientific manufactures laboratory instruments, reagents, and life science research equipment.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations30
- Project & Program Management29
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering14
- Science & Research2
- Human Resources1
Open roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific20 openSee all Thermo Fisher Scientific OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Engineer IIMiddletown, Virginia · On-siteApplyManufacturing Scientist IIGreenville, North Carolina · On-siteApplyStaff Engineer, ManufacturingEugene, Oregon · On-siteApplyTeam Leader, ManufacturingLebanon, Tennessee · On-siteApplyEngineer II, Manufacturing EngineeringMiami, Florida · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,400+ OPT jobs for manufacturing engineers- 04
Apple
HardwareElectronicsManufacturingApple has 28 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and semiconductor hardware.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)36
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering26
- Manufacturing Operations22
- Mechanical Engineering15
- Project & Program Management10
Open roles at Apple28 openSee all Apple OPT jobsApplyManufacturing Design EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAdvanced Manufacturing EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyManufacturing Quality EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyCamera Mechanical Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Systems Design EngineerCupertino, California · On-site - 05
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringConstructionIndustrialBurns & McDonnell has 32 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Burns & McDonnell is an employee-owned engineering and construction firm serving energy and industrial clients.
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
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
StaffingLife SciencesManufacturingKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences has 23 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences provides staffing and consulting to pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Open roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations29
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering28
- Engineering (Non-Software)10
- Compliance & Legal4
- Project & Program Management4
+7 roles across other teams
Open roles at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences23 openSee all Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences OPT jobsApplyManufacturing EngineerHenderson, Nevada · On-siteApplyManufacturing Quality EngineerCambridge, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySr. Manufacturing EngineerCamarillo, California · On-siteApplyManufacturing Quality Engineering and Validation ConsultantBoston, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyBioprocess Manufacturing TechnicianRockville, Maryland · On-site - 07
WSP
EngineeringInfrastructureConsultingWSP has 21 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm working across transportation, environment, and infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)38
- Mechanical Engineering21
- Project & Program Management2
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering2
Open roles at WSP21 openSee all WSP OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerTampa, Florida · On-siteApplyEarly Career Mechanical EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyAssociate Mechanical EngineerDallas, Texas · On-siteApplyEntry Level Assistant Transmission Line Mechanical EngineerMaitland, Florida · On-siteApplyMechanical Engineer/ Junior PMNew York, New York · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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HDR
EngineeringInfrastructureConsultingHDR has 2 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. HDR provides engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services across infrastructure and industry.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)41
- Mechanical Engineering25
- Project & Program Management4
- Construction2
Open roles at HDR2 openSee all HDR OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyPower Mechanical EngineerFort Worth, Texas · On-site - 09
Form Energy
HardwareManufacturingEnergyForm Energy has 9 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Form Energy develops long-duration iron-air battery systems for grid-scale energy storage.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)14
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering11
- Mechanical Engineering8
- Manufacturing Operations4
- Project & Program Management2
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Form Energy9 openSee all Form Energy OPT jobsApplySenior Manufacturing EngineerSomerville, Massachusetts · On-siteApplyManufacturing Engineer IIWeirton, West Virginia · On-siteApplyManager, Manufacturing Engineering, Pack AssemblyWeirton, West Virginia · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical Design EngineerBerkeley, California · On-siteApplyMechanical Engineer IIWeirton, West Virginia · On-site - 10
Salas O'Brien
EngineeringConsultingIndustrialSalas O'Brien has 17 live OPT openings for manufacturing engineers. Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, and structural design.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)28
- Mechanical Engineering17
- Project & Program Management4
- Construction1
- Skilled Trades1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Salas O'Brien17 openSee all Salas O'Brien OPT jobsApplyMechanical EngineerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplyHVAC Mechanical EngineerTownship of Monroe, New Jersey · On-siteApplyEntry-level Mechanical EngineerSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyEntry Level Mechanical EngineerRoanoke, Virginia · On-siteApplyGraduate Mechanical EngineerNashville, Tennessee · 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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Find 1,400+ OPT jobs for manufacturing engineersOPT Employers for Manufacturing Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Manufacturing Engineers?
Amazon.com has the most, with 37 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Jobot (44) and Thermo Fisher Scientific (20). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 233 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one academic year and are completing or have completed a degree in a STEM or engineering field are eligible to apply for OPT. Authorization is granted for up to 12 months and requires a job offer in a role directly related to the student's major field of study. Students apply through their Designated School Official and USCIS Form I-765, not through the employer.
Do manufacturing engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Manufacturing 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?
Start by requesting a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official before your program ends or graduation date. Once you have the updated I-20, submit Form I-765 to USCIS along with supporting documents. After USCIS approves your application and issues an Employment Authorization Document, you can accept a Manufacturing Engineer role with any employer whose work relates to your field of study. The employer does not file anything on your behalf.