MSI OPT Eligible Jobs USA
MSI, a global leader in gaming hardware and computer components, hires OPT students for roles in engineering, product development, and supply chain operations. The company's H-1B visa track record signals openness to international talent, making it a practical target for F-1 students in manufacturing-adjacent technical fields.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Houston, TX
Summary: The Product Associate will partner cross-functionally with various departments to develop promotional and marketing tools to maximize sales. This role is responsible for the planning & forecasting of the product, and analyzes the product life cycle.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 1 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Manage supply chain for multiple product lines and ensure availability at all warehouses.
- Analyze and manage proper inventory flow, including demand planning & forecasting, setting reorder points, expedites, defers, divert, placing purchase orders, performing pricing analysis, and managing receipt of goods.
- Manage product lifecycle from new product introduction, existing product promotion, rationalization of skus, discontinuation, and close-out.
- Partner cross-functionally across National Marketing, Products, and Sales to develop promotional and marketing tools.
- Develop pricing for new products and continually review to ensure products.
- Develop new products with international suppliers based on sales data, customer and sales teams feedbacks, trends and online/market research.
- Develop marketing strategies for the product portfolio to support the salesforce and increase MSI’s market share.
- Work with vendors to develop production plans to ensure timely product shipments.
- Perform factory capacity analysis to determine impact of new items on current production processes.
- Partner with international suppliers on innovation, performance management, order placement, and inventory flow.
- Actively seek opportunities for international sourcing that aligns with the category’s strategy and goals.
- Perform additional duties as required and or requested.
Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in product management, supply chain, business strategy, finance, or other quantitative field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative ability.
- Capacity to perform well in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines to deliver results.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent project management and problem solving skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent ability to work cross-functionally.
- Focus on innovation and process/product improvements.
- Strong leadership skills.
This role has the following physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Depending on the role, this may include:
- Referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities
- Eligibility for an annual merit-based increase
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
- Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
- Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
-
1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
- Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
- MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.
Location: Houston, TX
Summary: The Product Associate will partner cross-functionally with various departments to develop promotional and marketing tools to maximize sales. This role is responsible for the planning & forecasting of the product, and analyzes the product life cycle.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 1 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Seniority Level: Associate
Employment Type: Full-time
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Manage supply chain for multiple product lines and ensure availability at all warehouses.
- Analyze and manage proper inventory flow, including demand planning & forecasting, setting reorder points, expedites, defers, divert, placing purchase orders, performing pricing analysis, and managing receipt of goods.
- Manage product lifecycle from new product introduction, existing product promotion, rationalization of skus, discontinuation, and close-out.
- Partner cross-functionally across National Marketing, Products, and Sales to develop promotional and marketing tools.
- Develop pricing for new products and continually review to ensure products.
- Develop new products with international suppliers based on sales data, customer and sales teams feedbacks, trends and online/market research.
- Develop marketing strategies for the product portfolio to support the salesforce and increase MSI’s market share.
- Work with vendors to develop production plans to ensure timely product shipments.
- Perform factory capacity analysis to determine impact of new items on current production processes.
- Partner with international suppliers on innovation, performance management, order placement, and inventory flow.
- Actively seek opportunities for international sourcing that aligns with the category’s strategy and goals.
- Perform additional duties as required and or requested.
Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in product management, supply chain, business strategy, finance, or other quantitative field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative ability.
- Capacity to perform well in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines to deliver results.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent project management and problem solving skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail skills.
- Excellent ability to work cross-functionally.
- Focus on innovation and process/product improvements.
- Strong leadership skills.
This role has the following physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Depending on the role, this may include:
- Referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities
- Eligibility for an annual merit-based increase
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
- Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
- Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
-
1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
- Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
- MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.
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Align your degree to MSI's technical roles
MSI's manufacturing focus means roles in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, and supply chain management see the most international hiring activity. Cross-reference your degree field against open roles using O*NET to confirm your academic background directly supports the job's specialty occupation classification.
Verify MSI's E-Verify enrollment before applying
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm MSI's enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before you accept an offer, so your extension eligibility isn't at risk after you've already started.
Search MSI's OPT hiring history on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employer-level H-1B filing history by role and department, giving you a concrete signal of which MSI teams have a track record of transitioning OPT students. Use that data to prioritize which job postings to target and which hiring managers to approach.
Frame your OPT timeline upfront in interviews
Manufacturing companies like MSI run project cycles that can span 12 to 18 months. Proactively tell recruiters your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility so they can align your onboarding with project milestones and budget cycles before extending an offer.
Research prevailing wages for your target role
Before negotiating your offer, look up the wage level for your job title and location using the OFLC Wage Search. MSI will need to meet prevailing wage requirements if they later sponsor your H-1B, so confirming you're in the right salary range early avoids renegotiation friction later.
Time your application around MSI's fiscal hiring cycles
Large hardware manufacturers typically open campus roles in the fall recruiting season and convert OPT hires to full-time ahead of the April H-1B registration window. Targeting MSI roles in August through October gives your OPT the longest runway before any transition decisions need to be made.
MSI OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does MSI sponsor OPT visas?
MSI doesn't sponsor OPT directly because OPT is work authorization USCIS grants to you, not a visa your employer files. What MSI does is hire F-1 students who already hold an OPT EAD. Their H-1B filing history in technical and engineering roles signals they're comfortable hiring international students on work authorization.
Which departments at MSI are most likely to hire OPT students?
Engineering, product development, and supply chain are the departments at MSI most aligned with OPT hiring, given the company's manufacturing focus. Roles in electrical engineering, quality assurance, and operations planning tend to map cleanly to STEM-eligible degree fields, which also supports the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
How do I start the OPT application process before joining MSI?
Your DSO at your university initiates OPT, not MSI. You'll need a job offer or proof of active job searching, then your DSO issues a new I-20 recommending OPT. You file Form I-765 with USCIS up to 90 days before your program end date. USCIS targets a processing window of around three to five months, so apply early.
How do I know if MSI will support my STEM OPT extension?
Confirm MSI is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer, since E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT. You can check this through the official E-Verify employer search. Migrate Mate also shows MSI's historical filing patterns by role, which can help you gauge whether your specific team has a track record of retaining international employees.
What's the timeline for transitioning from OPT to H-1B at MSI?
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If MSI wants to sponsor your H-1B, they'll need to register you by the March deadline. Your OPT EAD and any cap-gap protection through USCIS cover the period between your OPT expiration and October 1, as long as your status remains valid.
How does MSI hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. MSI 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 MSI's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.