OPT Chemical Process Engineer Jobs
Chemical Process Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students, with STEM OPT extension eligibility giving you up to three years of work authorization. Most roles in refining, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals require a bachelor's or master's in chemical engineering, which directly satisfies H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits. Stryker is hiring a Staff Chemical Process Engineer. In this role, you will develop and modify chemical process formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality standards, while recommending and implementing improvements to documentation. They will also review product development requirements to ensure compatibility with processing methods and integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet target specifications, costs, and schedules. This is an onsite role in Arlington, TN.
What you will do:
- Provide engineering support and leadership for product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker product procedures
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications
- Lead the specification, development and implementation of manufacturing equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements
- Analyze equipment and processes to establish operating data and conduct experimental test and result analysis
- Lead and participate in process review meetings
- Evaluate process layouts in terms of supporting new process integration while ensuring best utilization of floor space ensuring optimum process flow
- Lead and participate in process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), control plan, standard operating procedures (SOP) and production part approval process (PPAP) generation associated with product transfers and launches
- Conduct process validations and measurement systems analysis (MSA) studies for new products and new processes
- Review and approve validation documentation
- Drive and execute effective communication with all stakeholders to enable project success
- Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations
- Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation
- Provide training for manufacturing team members
- Ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and safety procedures
What you need:
Required:
- B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline
- 4+ years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience
Preferred qualifications:
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering
- FDA-regulated manufacturing/industry environment experience
- Knowledge of chemical processes for surface treatment
- Demonstrated experience in the field of formulations mixing (industrial process engineering)
- Custom automation experience
- Demonstrated experience writing and executing validations (IQ, OQ, PV, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience owning and resolving quality non-conformances and CAPAs
Compensation
- Salary Range: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits. Stryker is hiring a Staff Chemical Process Engineer. In this role, you will develop and modify chemical process formulations, methods, and controls to meet quality standards, while recommending and implementing improvements to documentation. They will also review product development requirements to ensure compatibility with processing methods and integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet target specifications, costs, and schedules. This is an onsite role in Arlington, TN.
What you will do:
- Provide engineering support and leadership for product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker product procedures
- Ensure quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications
- Lead the specification, development and implementation of manufacturing equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements
- Analyze equipment and processes to establish operating data and conduct experimental test and result analysis
- Lead and participate in process review meetings
- Evaluate process layouts in terms of supporting new process integration while ensuring best utilization of floor space ensuring optimum process flow
- Lead and participate in process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA), control plan, standard operating procedures (SOP) and production part approval process (PPAP) generation associated with product transfers and launches
- Conduct process validations and measurement systems analysis (MSA) studies for new products and new processes
- Review and approve validation documentation
- Drive and execute effective communication with all stakeholders to enable project success
- Be proficient with and mentor others in usage of industry standards, including design requirements and test strategies per applicable regulations
- Lead creation and refinement of engineering documentation
- Provide training for manufacturing team members
- Ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and safety procedures
What you need:
Required:
- B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline
- 4+ years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience
Preferred qualifications:
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering
- FDA-regulated manufacturing/industry environment experience
- Knowledge of chemical processes for surface treatment
- Demonstrated experience in the field of formulations mixing (industrial process engineering)
- Custom automation experience
- Demonstrated experience writing and executing validations (IQ, OQ, PV, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience owning and resolving quality non-conformances and CAPAs
Compensation
- Salary Range: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Chemical Process Engineer
Target STEM-designated employers early
Chemical engineering roles at companies with active STEM OPT training plans are far more likely to sponsor H-1B visas. Prioritize employers in petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor manufacturing who already hold approved STEM OPT agreements.
Quantify process improvement outcomes
Employers respond to engineers who can demonstrate measurable results. Lead with specific outcomes from internships or projects, such as yield improvements, waste reduction percentages, or cost savings tied directly to process changes you designed or implemented.
Highlight process simulation software proficiency
Proficiency in Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or CHEMCAD signals technical readiness for day-one productivity. List specific software tools and the processes you modeled with them, since many job descriptions screen for these tools before reviewing other qualifications.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Bring up your OPT and STEM extension eligibility before employers ask. Explaining that you have up to three years of authorization and a clear H-1B path removes uncertainty and shows the employer you understand the sponsorship process.
Pursue roles at mid-sized specialty chemical firms
Large refineries and multinationals draw heavy competition, but mid-sized specialty chemical companies often have strong sponsorship track records with less applicant volume. These employers frequently value process engineering depth over brand-name pedigree.
Align your degree field explicitly to the job description
Chemical Process Engineer is a recognized H-1B specialty occupation, but only when your degree is in chemical engineering or a closely related field. In your resume and cover letter, make the degree-to-role connection explicit to ease the employer's sponsorship assessment.
Chemical Process Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chemical Process Engineer a STEM OPT eligible role?
Yes. Chemical Process Engineer falls under CIP code 14.0701 (Chemical Engineering), which is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. That means F-1 students with a qualifying degree can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization after graduation.
Do chemical engineering employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly in pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, semiconductor fabrication, and oil and gas. Companies like Dow, BASF, Honeywell, and Linde have consistent H-1B sponsorship histories in process engineering roles. The three-year STEM OPT window covers two full H-1B lottery cycles, which significantly improves your odds of securing a cap-subject petition before your authorization expires.
Where can I find Chemical Process Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you can browse Chemical Process Engineer roles without wading through positions that won't support your status. Searching by industry sector on Migrate Mate also helps you focus on the chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy employers most likely to file H-1B petitions.
Can I work as a Chemical Process Engineer on OPT if my degree is in a related field like materials science?
It depends on how closely the job description aligns with your degree. OPT authorizes employment in a role directly related to your major field of study. A materials science or environmental engineering degree may support some process engineering roles, but a chemical engineering degree provides the cleanest match. If your degree is adjacent, make sure the job description emphasizes the specific technical skills your program covered.
What should I look for in a STEM OPT training plan as a Chemical Process Engineer?
Your employer must submit a Form I-983 Training Plan detailing how the role provides practical training in your field. For process engineering, a strong plan identifies specific technical objectives tied to process design, scale-up, or optimization work. Review the plan before signing to confirm it accurately reflects your day-to-day responsibilities, since a vague or mismatched training plan can create issues at STEM extension adjudication.