Evalve OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Evalve, a cardiovascular medical device company operating within Abbott Laboratories, hires OPT students in biotechnology and life sciences roles. It's a viable path for F-1 graduates in biomedical engineering, regulatory affairs, and clinical research who are targeting the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition in the medical device sector.
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At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.
What You’ll Work On
- Calibrate all instrument and gauges in Tipp City
- Perform plant calibrations, plant automation and building facilities
- Plan and execute all periodic and demand instrument and equipment calibrations
- Coordinate and document calibrations performed by outside calibration service providers
- Assure that all instruments are properly classified and have calibration service plans that are in alignment with Abbott calibration policies
- Accountable for the proper coordination and file management for several regulatory systems. Errors may result in lost or incomplete documentation, leading to regulatory actions and/or observations
- Maintain proper handling of calibration equipment
- Adherence to FDA/QSR, corporate regulatory requirements and standard operation procedures. Not following procedures could cause product recall and or plant shutdown
- Maintain good working relations with all in-house customers
- Work in an industrial environment with persistent background noise (i.e. various pump alarms, air hoses and constant production activity)
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 1 year of prior manufacturing calibration experience or prior experience working with industrial instrumentation
- Able to work a flexible schedule while in training
- Prior experience in a regulatory environment (GMP)
- High degree of mechanical and electrical expertise
- Knowledge of RS Logix 5000 troubleshooting
- Knowledge of plant controls such as PID’s and 4-20 mA loops
- Knowledge of plant networks such as Devicenet and Pofibus PA
- Working knowledge of Maximo
- Good communication skills, analytical problem solving skills and good interpersonal relationship skills
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of prior manufacturing calibration experience or prior experience working with industrial instrumentation
- Previous calibration experience with flow, pressure, temperature and conductivity instruments
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The base pay for this position is
$20.85 – $41.75/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION: United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Tipp City, OH location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.
What You’ll Work On
- Calibrate all instrument and gauges in Tipp City
- Perform plant calibrations, plant automation and building facilities
- Plan and execute all periodic and demand instrument and equipment calibrations
- Coordinate and document calibrations performed by outside calibration service providers
- Assure that all instruments are properly classified and have calibration service plans that are in alignment with Abbott calibration policies
- Accountable for the proper coordination and file management for several regulatory systems. Errors may result in lost or incomplete documentation, leading to regulatory actions and/or observations
- Maintain proper handling of calibration equipment
- Adherence to FDA/QSR, corporate regulatory requirements and standard operation procedures. Not following procedures could cause product recall and or plant shutdown
- Maintain good working relations with all in-house customers
- Work in an industrial environment with persistent background noise (i.e. various pump alarms, air hoses and constant production activity)
You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 1 year of prior manufacturing calibration experience or prior experience working with industrial instrumentation
- Able to work a flexible schedule while in training
- Prior experience in a regulatory environment (GMP)
- High degree of mechanical and electrical expertise
- Knowledge of RS Logix 5000 troubleshooting
- Knowledge of plant controls such as PID’s and 4-20 mA loops
- Knowledge of plant networks such as Devicenet and Pofibus PA
- Working knowledge of Maximo
- Good communication skills, analytical problem solving skills and good interpersonal relationship skills
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of prior manufacturing calibration experience or prior experience working with industrial instrumentation
- Previous calibration experience with flow, pressure, temperature and conductivity instruments
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The base pay for this position is
$20.85 – $41.75/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: Facilities & Maintenance
DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION: United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Evalve OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Align your degree to device-specific roles
Evalve's work centers on structural heart technology, so biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and regulatory affairs degrees carry the most weight. Map your coursework to cardiovascular device development or clinical trial support before applying, since these departments drive the most OPT hiring.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Your STEM OPT 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask Evalve's recruiter to confirm active E-Verify participation during the offer stage, not after you've signed. This one step protects your eligibility before your 12-month standard OPT period ends.
Target roles with explicit STEM OPT language
Job postings at Evalve that mention STEM OPT eligibility or visa sponsorship signal teams already experienced with the process. Filter for positions in R&D, quality engineering, and clinical operations, where technical degree requirements naturally align with USCIS's STEM-designated classification requirements.
Research Evalve's H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Before your interview, use Migrate Mate to review Evalve's H-1B Labor Condition Application data by job title and location. This shows which roles the company has historically sponsored, helping you position your background toward the departments most likely to support your long-term status transition.
Negotiate your start date around OPT timing
OPT authorization doesn't begin until USCIS approves your EAD card, which can take several weeks. Coordinate your DSO application timeline with Evalve's onboarding window so your EAD is in hand before your first day. Starting without a valid EAD creates unauthorized employment on your record.
Prepare for prevailing wage scrutiny at the H-1B stage
If Evalve sponsors your H-1B after OPT, your offered salary must meet DOL prevailing wage levels for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier for your job title in the San Jose area before salary negotiations, so you enter that conversation informed.
Evalve OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Evalve sponsor OPT visas?
Evalve hires F-1 students who already hold an OPT Employment Authorization Document issued by USCIS. The company doesn't file a petition for OPT itself, since OPT is your authorization, not the employer's. What matters is that Evalve is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required if you plan to use the STEM OPT 24-month extension.
Which roles at Evalve are most accessible for OPT students?
Evalve's core work in minimally invasive heart valve repair draws most heavily from biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, clinical affairs, and regulatory affairs backgrounds. OPT students with graduate or undergraduate degrees in these fields tend to find the strongest alignment, particularly in R&D and quality systems roles tied to medical device development.
How do I know if Evalve will support the transition from OPT to H-1B?
The clearest signal is whether Evalve has a history of filing H-1B Labor Condition Applications for roles matching yours. You can check this through Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL filing data by employer, job title, and location. Asking your recruiter directly about their immigration sponsorship policy for full-time hires is also a practical step during the offer stage.
How do I time my OPT application to align with Evalve's hiring process?
You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date, and USCIS recommends submitting early given processing times. Coordinate with your DSO to submit your I-20 request as soon as you have a realistic start date in mind, so your EAD arrives before Evalve's onboarding window. A gap between your start date and EAD approval creates an unauthorized employment issue.
Does being in a STEM field improve my chances at Evalve specifically?
Yes, in a practical sense. Evalve operates in the medical device and cardiovascular technology space, where most technical roles fall under STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs codes. That means STEM OPT extension eligibility is realistic for a large share of Evalve positions, and the company's E-Verify enrollment is a prerequisite USCIS requires before that extension is approved.
How does Evalve hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Evalve can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Evalve's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.