OPT Equipment Engineer Jobs
Equipment Engineer jobs are accessible on OPT, and many semiconductor, aerospace, and manufacturing employers are experienced sponsors. STEM OPT extensions apply here, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Strong hands-on experience with process tools or fab equipment significantly improves your sponsorship prospects.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180700
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
For this role, the successful candidate will likely be in Omaha, Nebraska for the first 1-2 years of employment and afterwards will relocate across the USA as needed by the business.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180700
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Regional Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
For this role, the successful candidate will likely be in Omaha, Nebraska for the first 1-2 years of employment and afterwards will relocate across the USA as needed by the business.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Equipment Engineer
Target STEM-designated programs
Equipment Engineer roles typically fall under STEM-eligible CIP codes, qualifying you for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your degree program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to maximize your work authorization window.
Focus on semiconductor and aerospace employers
Companies like Intel, Applied Materials, and Lockheed Martin routinely sponsor equipment engineers. These industries have established immigration infrastructure and understand OPT timelines, making them more receptive to F-1 candidates than smaller manufacturers.
Highlight specific tool experience in your resume
Employers hiring for equipment engineering want hands-on familiarity with specific systems, such as CVD, PVD, or lithography tools. Naming the exact equipment you've operated signals immediate productivity and reduces perceived sponsorship risk.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Equipment engineer roles often involve onboarding timelines of four to eight weeks. Starting your job search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers enough runway to complete hiring without rushing sponsorship decisions.
Address OPT duration proactively with recruiters
When asked about work authorization, frame your STEM OPT extension clearly: you have up to three years of authorization without employer petition costs. This removes a common objection before it becomes a reason to deprioritize your application.
Pursue roles in fab or R&D environments
Cleanroom and R&D equipment roles at universities, national labs, and semiconductor fabs carry higher sponsorship rates. These environments depend on specialized technical talent and are structurally more comfortable hiring and eventually sponsoring international engineers.
Equipment Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Equipment Engineer on OPT?
Yes, Equipment Engineer roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field, typically mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering. If your degree carries a STEM CIP code, you're also eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization after graduation.
Do Equipment Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship rates are relatively strong in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, and industrial automation, where specialized equipment knowledge is hard to replace. Larger employers in these sectors, including chip manufacturers and defense contractors, have dedicated immigration teams and routinely file H-1B visa petitions for equipment engineers who perform well during OPT. Smaller contract manufacturers are less consistent.
What degree fields qualify an Equipment Engineer role for STEM OPT?
Degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, and engineering physics are the most common qualifying fields. Your specific CIP code, not just your degree title, determines STEM OPT eligibility. Confirm the designation with your international student office before assuming the extension applies to your situation.
How do I find Equipment Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to F-1 OPT and STEM OPT candidates, which eliminates the time spent screening out positions that require permanent authorization upfront. Equipment engineer listings on Migrate Mate include sponsorship history and employer context relevant to international candidates, making it a more targeted starting point than general job boards.
Does equipment engineering experience at a university lab count toward OPT employment?
Yes, paid work in a university research lab or cleanroom facility qualifies as valid OPT employment if it's directly related to your degree field. You must be receiving compensation, as volunteer work does not satisfy OPT employment requirements. Report the position to your DSO and ensure it's documented in SEVIS within the required reporting window.