OPT Automation Specialist Jobs
Automation Specialist roles are strong OPT candidates because employers in manufacturing, software, and logistics routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this work. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to prove your value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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The Automation Engineer delivers end-to-end automation solutions by combining business analysis, RPA development, and artificial intelligence to optimize enterprise operations. Using UiPath and AI technologies such as document understanding, OCR, and LLMs, this role designs, develops, and supports secure, scalable automation solutions while partnering with business and IT stakeholders to drive measurable business value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Discover, analyze and document business processes by developing Process Definition Documents (PDD), Solution Design Documents (SDD), success criteria and SLAs.
- Design and implement automation and process improvement solutions that streamline workflows and improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
- Partner with stakeholders to prioritize automation opportunities, evaluate ROI, and support automation governance and Center of Excellence (CoE) standards.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy UiPath Studio automations using REFramework, queues, exception handling, structured logging, and integrations with enterprise applications through APIs, SQL, files, and messaging services.
- Configure and implement secure deployments in UiPath Orchestrator, including assets, credentials and secrets, scheduling, and role-based security.
- Develop reusable .NET components and custom activities, publish shared libraries, and ensure code quality through peer reviews and coding standards.
- Develop AI-enabled automation solutions using UiPath Document Understanding, AI Center, OCR, intelligent classification and extraction, LLM-based summarization, prompt orchestration, and human-in-the-loop validation to improve automation coverage and accuracy.
- Utilize AI to process structured and unstructured datasets, improving automation accuracy, scalability, and business reporting.
- Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies, promoting practical adoption across the organization.
- Manage and configure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to automate version control, testing, packaging, and deployment of automation solutions.
- Monitor production automation performance using UiPath Orchestrator and Insights, analyze KPIs and exceptions, perform root cause analysis, and implement timely resolutions.
- Develop dashboards and reporting that measure automation performance, operational efficiency, and business value.
- Perform other related job duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience applying AI within automation solutions, including LLMs and generative AI (prompt engineering, orchestration, extraction, summarization, retrieval patterns, and human-in-the-loop validation), UiPath Document Understanding, OCR, intelligent document classification and data extraction, and Azure OpenAI/Cognitive Services integration.
- Strong .NET programming skills, primarily C#, including building custom activities, SDK usage, and unit testing.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Functions, Storage, Key Vault, and App Service; hands-on CI/CD in Azure DevOps and Git branching strategies.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, JSON and XML, and SQL; experience with data transformation and pipeline concepts.
- Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD, secure SDLC, and secrets management.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ability to work independently while handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to work in a high-tech, continually evolving, innovative environment.
- Successful completion of Health Care Sanctions background check.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of experience in business analysis and hands-on RPA development, including process mapping, requirements gathering, and delivering production automation solutions.
- Prior experience with enterprise RPA, preferably UiPath: selectors, data scraping, REFramework, attended and unattended robots, Orchestrator assets and queues.
- Demonstrated experience using AI to develop and enhance automation solutions.
- Prior experience within the healthcare, insurance, or public sector preferred.
- UiPath Computer Vision and automations in Citrix or other virtualized environments preferred.
- Integrations with SAP, Oracle reporting, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- Prior experience in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) preferred.
- Prior experience with OpenAI or Azure OpenAI integrations in RPA and agentic automation workflows preferred.
- UiPath certifications (Developer, Advanced RPA Developer, Business Analyst) preferred.
CommunityCare is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Automation Engineer delivers end-to-end automation solutions by combining business analysis, RPA development, and artificial intelligence to optimize enterprise operations. Using UiPath and AI technologies such as document understanding, OCR, and LLMs, this role designs, develops, and supports secure, scalable automation solutions while partnering with business and IT stakeholders to drive measurable business value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Discover, analyze and document business processes by developing Process Definition Documents (PDD), Solution Design Documents (SDD), success criteria and SLAs.
- Design and implement automation and process improvement solutions that streamline workflows and improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
- Partner with stakeholders to prioritize automation opportunities, evaluate ROI, and support automation governance and Center of Excellence (CoE) standards.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy UiPath Studio automations using REFramework, queues, exception handling, structured logging, and integrations with enterprise applications through APIs, SQL, files, and messaging services.
- Configure and implement secure deployments in UiPath Orchestrator, including assets, credentials and secrets, scheduling, and role-based security.
- Develop reusable .NET components and custom activities, publish shared libraries, and ensure code quality through peer reviews and coding standards.
- Develop AI-enabled automation solutions using UiPath Document Understanding, AI Center, OCR, intelligent classification and extraction, LLM-based summarization, prompt orchestration, and human-in-the-loop validation to improve automation coverage and accuracy.
- Utilize AI to process structured and unstructured datasets, improving automation accuracy, scalability, and business reporting.
- Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies, promoting practical adoption across the organization.
- Manage and configure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to automate version control, testing, packaging, and deployment of automation solutions.
- Monitor production automation performance using UiPath Orchestrator and Insights, analyze KPIs and exceptions, perform root cause analysis, and implement timely resolutions.
- Develop dashboards and reporting that measure automation performance, operational efficiency, and business value.
- Perform other related job duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience applying AI within automation solutions, including LLMs and generative AI (prompt engineering, orchestration, extraction, summarization, retrieval patterns, and human-in-the-loop validation), UiPath Document Understanding, OCR, intelligent document classification and data extraction, and Azure OpenAI/Cognitive Services integration.
- Strong .NET programming skills, primarily C#, including building custom activities, SDK usage, and unit testing.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Functions, Storage, Key Vault, and App Service; hands-on CI/CD in Azure DevOps and Git branching strategies.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, JSON and XML, and SQL; experience with data transformation and pipeline concepts.
- Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD, secure SDLC, and secrets management.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ability to work independently while handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to work in a high-tech, continually evolving, innovative environment.
- Successful completion of Health Care Sanctions background check.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of experience in business analysis and hands-on RPA development, including process mapping, requirements gathering, and delivering production automation solutions.
- Prior experience with enterprise RPA, preferably UiPath: selectors, data scraping, REFramework, attended and unattended robots, Orchestrator assets and queues.
- Demonstrated experience using AI to develop and enhance automation solutions.
- Prior experience within the healthcare, insurance, or public sector preferred.
- UiPath Computer Vision and automations in Citrix or other virtualized environments preferred.
- Integrations with SAP, Oracle reporting, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
- Prior experience in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) preferred.
- Prior experience with OpenAI or Azure OpenAI integrations in RPA and agentic automation workflows preferred.
- UiPath certifications (Developer, Advanced RPA Developer, Business Analyst) preferred.
CommunityCare is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Automation Specialist
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree fields
Automation Specialist roles typically require degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering, all of which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Prioritize employers with H-1B filing history
Look for companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for automation or controls engineers before. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal that a company understands the process and will do it again for the right candidate.
Highlight PLC and SCADA certifications
Employers treat certifications in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Ignition SCADA as hard qualifications, not nice-to-haves. Candidates with these credentials are harder to replace, which strengthens the business case for sponsoring your visa down the line.
Apply to mid-sized manufacturers and integrators
Large OEMs get flooded with applicants. Mid-sized manufacturers and systems integrators often have genuine automation talent gaps and are more willing to work through OPT paperwork for a qualified candidate with the right technical stack.
Address your OPT timeline early but confidently
Bring up your work authorization status before the offer stage, not after. Frame it as: you are authorized to work now, STEM extension gives you three years total, and H-1B sponsorship is a straightforward next step for employers familiar with the process.
Quantify your automation impact in your resume
Hiring managers in this field want specifics. Stating that you reduced cycle time by a measurable amount or automated a previously manual process signals engineering maturity and makes your application stand out from candidates with generic project descriptions.
Automation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Automation Specialist jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Automation Specialist roles generally require degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related STEM fields, all of which are eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific CIP code, so verify with them before banking on the extension during your job search.
How much of my OPT period will a typical Automation Specialist hiring process use up?
Most hiring processes for automation roles, including technical assessments and background checks, take four to eight weeks from first interview to offer. Factor in your OPT start date and any remaining time on your EAD when timing applications. Starting your search at least three months before your program end date gives you the most flexibility and avoids unnecessary urgency.
Where can I find Automation Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Browsing Automation Specialist listings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is a real possibility, saving you from spending weeks applying to companies that will not move forward once your work authorization comes up in interviews.
Can I work as a contractor or on a 1099 basis while on OPT as an Automation Specialist?
No. OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree and that you are employed, not self-employed or working as an independent contractor without a formal employer relationship. Contract roles through a staffing agency that classifies you as a W-2 employee are generally fine, but 1099 arrangements are not permitted under OPT regulations. Confirm any non-traditional arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
Is an Automation Specialist role likely to lead to H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Automation and controls engineering roles consistently appear among H-1B approved specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Employers in manufacturing, automotive, and industrial technology sectors file H-1B petitions for these roles regularly. The strongest indicator is whether a company has sponsored automation engineers before, which DOL public disclosure data can help you verify.