OPT Process Control Engineer Jobs
Process Control Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities are among the most active sponsors for this specialty.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office.
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.
Excellent Benefits Package
Review our company’s Total Rewards
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 401K Company Match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discount Program
- Recognition Program
- Charitable Gift Matching
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Career Advancement Opportunities
As a Statistical Process Control Analyst in Biostatistics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will work on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting manufacturing and quality data to monitor process performance, identifying trends, supporting technology transfers, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll develop and maintain statistical process control tools, evaluate process capability, and recommend inspection limits and control strategies based on sound statistical principles. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through innovative manufacturing solutions.
A Day in the Life:
You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and trending manufacturing and quality data using statistical methods and provide technical expertise for statistic analysis of process capability and as part of trend investigations. You will develop, maintain, and monitor statistical process control charts for critical process and quality attributes and perform process capability analyses across multiple products. You will assist with statistical evaluation of manufacturing processes as part of continuous process validation. You will recommend establishment or revisions of inspection limits, alert limits, and action limits based on statistical analysis of historical data.
Keys to Success:
Education
- Advanced degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience in statistical analysis, manufacturing, quality, or process engineering
- Combination of education and experience will be considered
- Preferred Fields of Study: Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related discipline
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in collection, analysis, and trending of manufacturing and quality data using statistical methods
- Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of statistical process control methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis of data sets coming from the manufacturing process
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively to multi-departmental audiences
- Proficiency with Minitab, MS Office applications specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $38.08–$57.11. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office.
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.
Excellent Benefits Package
Review our company’s Total Rewards
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits - effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 401K Company Match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discount Program
- Recognition Program
- Charitable Gift Matching
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Career Advancement Opportunities
As a Statistical Process Control Analyst in Biostatistics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will work on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting manufacturing and quality data to monitor process performance, identifying trends, supporting technology transfers, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll develop and maintain statistical process control tools, evaluate process capability, and recommend inspection limits and control strategies based on sound statistical principles. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through innovative manufacturing solutions.
A Day in the Life:
You will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and trending manufacturing and quality data using statistical methods and provide technical expertise for statistic analysis of process capability and as part of trend investigations. You will develop, maintain, and monitor statistical process control charts for critical process and quality attributes and perform process capability analyses across multiple products. You will assist with statistical evaluation of manufacturing processes as part of continuous process validation. You will recommend establishment or revisions of inspection limits, alert limits, and action limits based on statistical analysis of historical data.
Keys to Success:
Education
- Advanced degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years of relevant experience in statistical analysis, manufacturing, quality, or process engineering
- Combination of education and experience will be considered
- Preferred Fields of Study: Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related discipline
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in collection, analysis, and trending of manufacturing and quality data using statistical methods
- Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of statistical process control methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis of data sets coming from the manufacturing process
- Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively to multi-departmental audiences
- Proficiency with Minitab, MS Office applications specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $38.08–$57.11. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Process Control Engineer
Verify your degree field qualifies for STEM OPT
Process Control Engineer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in chemical, electrical, or systems engineering. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization windows.
Target employers already familiar with OPT
Large manufacturers, chemical companies, and utilities have dedicated HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. These employers have established processes for I-983 training plans, which reduces delays and friction compared to smaller firms encountering OPT for the first time.
Highlight PLC and DCS experience in your resume
Employers sponsoring OPT for process control roles want to see hands-on familiarity with control systems like Siemens, Honeywell, or Rockwell Automation platforms. Specific technical skills demonstrate immediate value, which strengthens your case for an employer willing to support your work authorization.
Apply early to account for OPT authorization timelines
USCIS recommends applying for OPT at least 90 days before your program end date. Process control hiring cycles in industrial sectors can run 6 to 10 weeks, so starting your job search early ensures your EAD arrives before your intended start date.
Understand the I-983 training plan requirement
STEM OPT requires an I-983 training plan signed by your employer detailing your learning objectives and supervision structure. Bring this up proactively with hiring managers so they understand it is a straightforward form, not a complex legal obligation requiring outside counsel.
Frame your academic projects as industry-relevant experience
If you lack full-time process control experience, emphasize senior design projects, process simulation coursework, or lab work with instrumentation systems. Employers evaluating OPT candidates look for technical fundamentals and learning trajectory, not just years of experience in the field.
Process Control Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Process Control Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Process Control Engineer positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing your total OPT authorization to 36 months. Eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code falling within a STEM-designated field such as chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. Confirm your specific CIP code with your designated school official before accepting an offer.
How do I find Process Control Engineer employers willing to support OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, so you can focus on roles where the company already understands work authorization requirements. In the broader market, large chemical producers, oil and gas operators, and industrial automation firms are the most consistent sponsors because they hire process control engineers at scale and have established HR workflows for OPT.
What does the STEM OPT I-983 training plan require from my employer?
The I-983 requires your employer to describe your role, outline specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, confirm a formal mentoring and supervision structure, and attest that you are not displacing a U.S. worker. It is a two-page form. Most employers in engineering-heavy industries complete it routinely, but raising it early in the offer conversation helps avoid last-minute delays.
Can I work as a Process Control Engineer at a contractor or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but third-party placement arrangements require careful attention. Under STEM OPT regulations, your employer of record must sign the I-983 and maintain a bona fide employer-employee relationship with you. If a staffing firm places you at a client site, the staffing firm is typically your employer of record, not the end client. Confirm this structure with your DSO before accepting a contract role.
What happens if my OPT period ends before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer submits an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery, a cap-gap provision automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year. If you are not selected or your employer does not file in time, you must stop working when your OPT EAD expires. Planning your H-1B timeline with your employer well before the April filing window is essential.