OPT Full Time Jobs
Full-time employment is the standard for post-completion OPT and gives you the most direct path to building the kind of track record that leads to H-1B visa sponsorship. Employers who offer full-time roles to OPT students typically have structured immigration programs, and starting your career in a full-time position rather than a contract or part-time arrangement puts you in the strongest position for the conversations that matter later.
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- Align maintenance strategies with plant performance, safety, reliability, cost and business-continuity objectives.
- Create, review and continuously improve preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance plans using equipment criticality and failure history.
- Lead FMEA, risk analysis, breakdown analysis and root-cause problem solving, converting findings into robust maintenance, spare-parts, training or design actions.
- Govern SAP PM / CMMS master data, maintenance plans, task lists, work-order history and breakdown data quality.
- Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, including breakdowns, BD/ton, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, PM compliance and PM effectiveness.
- Optimize maintenance cost, labor utilization, planning and scheduling effectiveness, spare-parts inventory and obsolescence risk.
- Develop and standardize maintenance methods, technical instructions, diagnostic tools and best practices across TEC teams.
- Support digitalized data-driven maintenance initiatives.
- Coach maintenance teams and collaborate with production, engineering, reliability, digital and central technical stakeholders.
POTENTIAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
- Preferably 4-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, maintenance methods or asset management.
- Practical exposure to manufacturing equipment and cross-functional technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance strategy, FMEA, RCA, PM optimization and reliability improvement.
- Working knowledge of SAP PM or another CMMS, maintenance KPIs and technical data governance.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into priorities, decisions and measurable actions.
- Clear communication, stakeholder influence, teamwork, coaching, initiative and safety leadership.
- Digital and data-visualization skills are an advantage.
Michelin est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi pour les minorités visibles, les femmes, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. Si, en raison d'un handicap, vous avez besoin d'un aménagement pour une quelconque partie de la procédure de candidature, veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse suivante: accommodation@michelin.com
KEY EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
- Align maintenance strategies with plant performance, safety, reliability, cost and business-continuity objectives.
- Create, review and continuously improve preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance plans using equipment criticality and failure history.
- Lead FMEA, risk analysis, breakdown analysis and root-cause problem solving, converting findings into robust maintenance, spare-parts, training or design actions.
- Govern SAP PM / CMMS master data, maintenance plans, task lists, work-order history and breakdown data quality.
- Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs, including breakdowns, BD/ton, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, PM compliance and PM effectiveness.
- Optimize maintenance cost, labor utilization, planning and scheduling effectiveness, spare-parts inventory and obsolescence risk.
- Develop and standardize maintenance methods, technical instructions, diagnostic tools and best practices across TEC teams.
- Support digitalized data-driven maintenance initiatives.
- Coach maintenance teams and collaborate with production, engineering, reliability, digital and central technical stakeholders.
POTENTIAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
- Preferably 4-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, maintenance methods or asset management.
- Practical exposure to manufacturing equipment and cross-functional technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance strategy, FMEA, RCA, PM optimization and reliability improvement.
- Working knowledge of SAP PM or another CMMS, maintenance KPIs and technical data governance.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into priorities, decisions and measurable actions.
- Clear communication, stakeholder influence, teamwork, coaching, initiative and safety leadership.
- Digital and data-visualization skills are an advantage.
Michelin est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi pour les minorités visibles, les femmes, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. Si, en raison d'un handicap, vous avez besoin d'un aménagement pour une quelconque partie de la procédure de candidature, veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse suivante: accommodation@michelin.com
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Full time employment is the most straightforward way to meet OPT requirements
OPT requires that you work at least 20 hours per week. Full time roles, typically 40 hours, clearly satisfy this requirement and give you the most straightforward path to maintaining your status and documenting your employment for your DSO.
Prioritize E-Verify employers for full time roles
E-Verify enrollment matters regardless of your field, but it’s especially important if you hold a STEM degree and plan to apply for the STEM OPT extension. Confirm enrollment before accepting any full time offer.
Report new full time employment to your DSO within 10 days
Once you start a new full time job, you’re required to report it to your DSO within 10 days. Keeping your SEVIS record updated protects your status and ensures there are no gaps or discrepancies in your employment history.
Ask about the company’s approach to H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage
Full time employment is the context in which H-1B visa sponsorship happens. If long-term status is your goal, the offer stage is the right time to ask whether the company has sponsored before and whether they’d consider doing so for your role.
Negotiate your start date to align with your OPT authorization
Full time roles often have specific start dates. If your EAD hasn’t arrived yet, communicate proactively with your employer about the expected timeline. Most employers will accommodate a short delay, but they need to know in advance.
Full time roles with benefits signal a longer-term commitment from the employer
Employers who offer full benefits packages to entry level full time hires are generally more invested in retaining staff. That’s a good sign for H-1B sponsorship conversations down the line.
Full Time OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to work full time on OPT?
Post-completion OPT does not legally require full-time hours, but you must work at least 20 hours per week on STEM OPT to maintain valid status. Most employers sponsoring H-1B expect full-time commitment, and full-time employment gives you the strongest case for eventual sponsorship. Staying in a full-time role also minimizes the risk of exceeding the unemployment day limits that apply during the OPT period.
Can I convert from a part-time to a full-time role on OPT?
Yes, changing from part-time to full-time employment during OPT is permitted as long as the role remains related to your field of study. For STEM OPT, an updated I-983 training plan is required if your hours or responsibilities change materially. Reporting the change to your DSO keeps your records current and your status protected.
How do I find employers offering full-time OPT roles rather than contract positions?
Filtering your job search toward direct employer roles at companies with established graduate hiring programs is the most efficient approach. Full-time listings at mid-size to large companies with prior OPT and H-1B filing histories are the safest targets. On Migrate Mate, you can filter by verified sponsoring employers to focus your search on companies that have committed to international hiring in the past.
Can I start a full-time OPT job before I receive my EAD card?
No, you cannot begin working until you have your Employment Authorization Document in hand and the start date on the card has arrived. USCIS processing times for the EAD can vary, so applying as early as USCIS permits, typically 90 days before your OPT start date, gives you the best chance of having the card before you need to start. Some employers can accommodate a later start date if you communicate your EAD timeline clearly.
Do full-time OPT jobs come with the same benefits as standard employment?
Your employment status on OPT is the same as any other employee, and compensation and benefits must be commensurate with what similarly situated workers receive. On STEM OPT, the employer has a specific obligation to pay you comparable wages. You should expect the same access to health insurance, retirement contributions, and other standard benefits as your colleagues in equivalent roles.