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Operational Technology (OT) roles span industrial control systems, SCADA, and critical infrastructure, fields where F-1 OPT students with engineering or computer science degrees are in demand. Your 12-month OPT period is sufficient for most entry-level OT positions, and a STEM OPT extension adds 24 more months if your degree qualifies.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
About Abbott
Abbott Nutrition develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages—from supporting healthy growth in infants and children to helping adults stay strong and active. Millions of people worldwide rely on our trusted brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna®, and Juven®, to get the nutrients they need to live healthier lives.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.
- Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems. For example: OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentre.
- Coordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives – disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etc.
- Provide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture support.
- Work with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery team.
- Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting.
- Resolve underlying problems: Identify customer/client needs and propose solutions to address them; make alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g. partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverable.
- Provide on call support of plant OT system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience.
- 5 or more years in a related field and/or industry.
Preferred
- Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting.
- Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity.
- Experience with OSISoft products.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
INTRODUCTION
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
About Abbott
Abbott Nutrition develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages—from supporting healthy growth in infants and children to helping adults stay strong and active. Millions of people worldwide rely on our trusted brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna®, and Juven®, to get the nutrients they need to live healthier lives.
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.
- Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems. For example: OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentre.
- Coordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives – disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etc.
- Provide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture support.
- Work with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery team.
- Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting.
- Resolve underlying problems: Identify customer/client needs and propose solutions to address them; make alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g. partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverable.
- Provide on call support of plant OT system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience.
- 5 or more years in a related field and/or industry.
Preferred
- Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting.
- Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity.
- Experience with OSISoft products.
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Operational Technology Ot
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
OT roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in electrical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to confirm eligibility.
Target employers with existing OPT infrastructure
Large industrial and energy companies like Honeywell, Siemens, and Rockwell Automation regularly hire OPT students into OT roles. Established HR teams understand OPT compliance requirements, which reduces delays between offer and your actual start date.
Align your OPT start date with your job search timeline
USCIS gives you a 90-day window to begin employment after OPT approval. Plan your application early so your EAD arrives before any offer deadline, since OT employers in critical infrastructure sectors often have firm onboarding schedules.
Address security clearance requirements proactively
Some OT roles in defense or government-adjacent sectors require U.S. security clearances that OPT students cannot hold. Ask about clearance requirements during the screening stage so you don't invest time in a process that will ultimately disqualify you.
Document how your role connects to your degree
For OPT and STEM OPT, your job must be directly related to your field of study. Keep written documentation explaining how your OT responsibilities, such as network security or systems integration, connect to your specific degree program and coursework.
Understand the employer's E-Verify obligation for STEM OPT
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before you can begin the extension. Confirm this during the offer stage, not after signing. Most large OT employers already participate, but smaller industrial firms may not.
Operational Technology Ot OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work in Operational Technology roles?
Yes. OT roles in industrial controls, SCADA engineering, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure are legitimate OPT-eligible positions as long as the work is directly related to your field of study. Engineering, computer science, and information systems degrees are the most common qualifying programs. Your DSO can confirm that your specific role meets the OPT employment definition.
Do Operational Technology jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, provided your degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, and computer science routinely support STEM OPT extensions for OT positions. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must submit a formal training plan through your school before the extension begins.
Where can I find OPT-friendly Operational Technology jobs?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship compatibility. Searching there lets you focus on OT employers who have already demonstrated willingness to hire students on work authorization, rather than filtering through postings that exclude international candidates.
Are there OT roles that OPT students cannot legally take?
Yes. OT positions tied to classified U.S. government contracts or requiring a security clearance are generally off-limits for OPT students, since clearances require U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence. Roles at some defense contractors and federal utilities fall into this category. Always confirm clearance requirements during the initial screening call before proceeding.
What happens to my OT job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on time and USCIS receives it before your OPT expires, a cap-gap extension automatically protects your work authorization through September 30 of that year. This is critical for OT roles with continuous operations that cannot tolerate gaps, so coordinate your employer's filing timeline carefully with your DSO.