OPT Engineering Design Manager Jobs
Engineering Design Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before your OPT period ends. Most roles sit at the intersection of technical leadership and project management, making STEM OPT extension eligibility common for graduates in engineering disciplines with a 24-month extension available.
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Engineering Design Manager
Target STEM-designated programs first
Engineering Design Manager roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in engineering or a related STEM field. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to maximize your authorized work window.
Communicate your OPT timeline clearly
Tell hiring managers upfront how much OPT time you have remaining and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers are more willing to sponsor when they understand the timeline and know H-1B visa sponsorship won't be needed immediately.
Pursue employers with established sponsorship records
Mid-to-large engineering firms and manufacturing companies sponsor work visas far more consistently than startups. Look for companies with dedicated HR teams, which signals they have infrastructure to handle OPT reporting and eventual H-1B transitions.
Position your degree as directly tied to the role
USCIS requires that OPT work relate directly to your major. When applying, explicitly connect your engineering degree to design management responsibilities in your resume and cover letter to strengthen your authorization and reassure employers.
Start the sponsorship conversation before the offer stage
Ask about visa sponsorship policy during the first or second interview round, not after receiving an offer. It saves both parties time and signals professionalism, showing you understand your immigration situation and are planning ahead responsibly.
Demonstrate readiness to lead cross-functional teams
Engineering Design Manager roles require managing both engineers and stakeholders. Highlighting cross-functional leadership experience in past internships or projects makes you a stronger candidate and reduces employer hesitation about investing in your sponsorship long-term.
Engineering Design Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Engineering Design Manager on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Engineering Design Manager positions typically align well with engineering and computer science degrees. Confirm with your DSO that the job description matches your major before accepting an offer, since USCIS requires a clear connection between your work and your academic program.
Do Engineering Design Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, provided your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as mechanical, electrical, industrial, or computer engineering. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you significantly more time to work while your employer files for H-1B sponsorship. Check that your school's program has an approved CIP code and that the employer meets the E-Verify requirement for STEM OPT.
How do I find Engineering Design Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces roles from employers open to sponsorship. Focus on established engineering firms, aerospace companies, and large manufacturers, since they sponsor far more consistently than early-stage startups. Filtering by industry and company size narrows the results to employers with real sponsorship infrastructure.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm promoted to Engineering Design Manager from within?
An internal promotion is generally fine as long as the new role still relates directly to your degree. Notify your DSO of any significant job title or responsibility changes, since your OPT authorization is tied to employment that matches your major. If the role shifts substantially away from your field of study, you may need a new evaluation before continuing.
Will employers hesitate to hire an Engineering Design Manager on OPT given the leadership nature of the role?
Some will, but many mid-to-large engineering employers regularly place OPT students in management tracks. The key is demonstrating you have the technical depth and leadership experience to justify the role. Employers who understand OPT and STEM extensions view the 24-month window as sufficient runway to transition you to H-1B status before your authorization lapses.