OPT New Product Development Jobs
New Product Development jobs on OPT span industries from consumer electronics to biotech, requiring cross-functional skills in research, prototyping, and launch strategy. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT work authorization. STEM OPT extensions are common in engineering-heavy NPD tracks, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO
Department: Respiratory Care Main
FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Respiratory Therapist-Colorado
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit.
- PALS within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit.
Responsibilities:
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care
- Values and effectively partners with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Respiratory Therapist (new grad):
For our newly graduated RT's, we offer programs that provide mentoring and professional development to increase competency and proficiency at the point of care.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
Benefits:
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- 403(b) with employer matching contributions
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO
Department: Respiratory Care Main
FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Respiratory Therapist-Colorado
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NRP obtained within 1 year if assigned to NICU; tracked on unit.
- PALS within 1 year if assigned to ED; tracked on unit.
Responsibilities:
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care environment utilizing respiratory therapy protocols and best practices to promote optimized care
- Values and effectively partners with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional care outcomes
- Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
Respiratory Therapist (new grad):
For our newly graduated RT's, we offer programs that provide mentoring and professional development to increase competency and proficiency at the point of care.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
Benefits:
UCHealth invests in its Workforce.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- 403(b) with employer matching contributions
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in New Product Development
Highlight cross-functional project experience
NPD roles sit at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and operations. Emphasize experience coordinating across teams or leading stage-gate processes. Employers value candidates who can bridge technical and commercial functions from day one.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Your job offer must require a specific bachelor's degree or higher to satisfy OPT work authorization rules. Roles requiring engineering, industrial design, or materials science degrees qualify clearly. Avoid titles where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement.
Apply before your OPT end date, not after
NPD hiring cycles run long, often three to six months from application to start date. Start your search at least five to six months before your OPT expires so you have time to secure an offer and file any follow-on visa paperwork.
Leverage STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
If your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This significantly expands how long you can work in NPD without needing an H-1B, making you a lower-risk hire for employers.
Frame your research background for industry NPD
Academic research experience translates directly to NPD roles involving feasibility studies, prototype testing, and technical documentation. Reframe thesis or lab work in commercial language, focusing on deliverables, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration rather than academic outputs.
New Product Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do New Product Development jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Many NPD roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but it depends on both your degree and the job. Your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and the role must be directly related to that field. Engineering, materials science, and industrial design degrees most commonly support STEM OPT eligibility in NPD.
Can I work in New Product Development on OPT if my role involves both technical and business functions?
Yes, as long as the position requires a specific qualifying degree rather than accepting any bachelor's degree. NPD roles that blend product engineering with go-to-market strategy typically qualify as specialty occupations when they require an engineering, design, or science background. If the role is primarily business-focused with no technical degree requirement, eligibility becomes less clear and you should consult your DSO.
How do I find New Product Development employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point for F-1 OPT students looking for NPD roles at sponsoring employers. Consumer goods companies, medical device manufacturers, and electronics firms consistently file H-1B petitions for NPD talent. Searching by job title and filtering for sponsorship history helps you focus on employers with a proven track record.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change NPD roles mid-authorization?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must still be directly related to your degree and qualify as a specialty occupation. You are not required to file new paperwork with USCIS when changing jobs on standard OPT. On STEM OPT, you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record before starting the new role.
Is a job title of 'Product Development Engineer' treated differently from 'New Product Development Manager' for OPT purposes?
The title itself is less important than the actual duties and degree requirement listed in the offer letter. Both titles can qualify as specialty occupations, but the engineering role typically has a clearer degree requirement, making OPT eligibility more straightforward. Manager-level NPD titles qualify when the position requires a specific technical or scientific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.