OPT Process Development Engineer Jobs
Process Development Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in chemical engineering, materials science, or biomedical engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in biotech, semiconductor, and manufacturing sectors regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Join Stryker Neurovascular as a Staff Engineer, R&D, where you will support the development and manufacturing readiness of innovative neurovascular medical devices. In this role, you will apply engineering expertise to develop manufacturing processes, introduce automation solutions, and partner with cross-functional teams to advance products through development and launch within a regulated medical device environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop, optimize, and verify manufacturing processes, components, assemblies, and equipment used in the production of neurovascular medical devices.
- Translate product design requirements into manufacturing specifications and implement processes and equipment that support scalable production.
- Evaluate, qualify, and introduce semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment, including custom automation solutions from external vendors.
- Analyze and resolve complex product design and manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making.
- Lead engineering documentation activities and ensure compliance with design controls, risk management, validation requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred:
- Experience with neurovascular, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, catheter-based, or related medical devices.
- Experience designing and optimizing mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Experience applying materials science and manufacturing process knowledge to product development.
- Experience using DMAIC methodologies for process improvement and problem solving.
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles within a production environment.
- Experience designing automated manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
- Experience leading implementation of custom automation projects delivered by external equipment vendors.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAY RANGES:
$93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Join Stryker Neurovascular as a Staff Engineer, R&D, where you will support the development and manufacturing readiness of innovative neurovascular medical devices. In this role, you will apply engineering expertise to develop manufacturing processes, introduce automation solutions, and partner with cross-functional teams to advance products through development and launch within a regulated medical device environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop, optimize, and verify manufacturing processes, components, assemblies, and equipment used in the production of neurovascular medical devices.
- Translate product design requirements into manufacturing specifications and implement processes and equipment that support scalable production.
- Evaluate, qualify, and introduce semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment, including custom automation solutions from external vendors.
- Analyze and resolve complex product design and manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making.
- Lead engineering documentation activities and ensure compliance with design controls, risk management, validation requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred:
- Experience with neurovascular, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, catheter-based, or related medical devices.
- Experience designing and optimizing mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Experience applying materials science and manufacturing process knowledge to product development.
- Experience using DMAIC methodologies for process improvement and problem solving.
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles within a production environment.
- Experience designing automated manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
- Experience leading implementation of custom automation projects delivered by external equipment vendors.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAY RANGES:
$93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Process Development Engineer
Target STEM-designated employers early
Process Development Engineer roles almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Prioritize employers with an established STEM OPT history so your authorization timeline aligns with their hiring and onboarding cycles.
Emphasize process scalability experience
Employers sponsoring OPT candidates want engineers who can move a process from lab scale to production. Highlight any scale-up projects, yield optimization, or process validation work from internships, co-ops, or thesis research in your resume.
Align your degree field with the role
STEM OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree. For process engineering roles, degrees in chemical, biomedical, or materials engineering are the strongest fit. Document the connection clearly on your I-983 training plan.
Focus on regulated industries with H-1B track records
Biotech, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor companies have consistent H-1B sponsorship patterns for process engineers. These industries rely on specialized talent pipelines and are more likely to invest in long-term visa sponsorship after OPT.
Get your I-983 training plan right from day one
A compliant training plan is required for STEM OPT and must describe specific learning objectives tied to process engineering. Work with your employer and DSO before your start date to draft this accurately and avoid authorization gaps.
Start your H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
H-1B cap season opens in March for an October start date. If your OPT expires before October, your employer may need to file a cap-exempt petition or extend your OPT. Raise the sponsorship timeline with HR at least 12 months out.
Process Development Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Development Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Process Development Engineer positions typically require a degree in chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, or a closely related STEM field. As long as your job duties are directly related to your degree program, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
How do I find Process Development Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Process Development Engineer roles filtered specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you can spend hours applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored international engineers before, which is the most reliable signal available.
What industries hire Process Development Engineers on OPT most often?
Biotech and pharmaceutical companies are the most active, particularly for biologics manufacturing and cell therapy process development. Semiconductor fabrication, specialty chemicals, and medical device manufacturers also hire frequently. These industries have regulated, documentation-heavy environments where the technical depth of graduate-level STEM candidates is genuinely valued, making OPT sponsorship a normal part of their hiring process.
What should my STEM OPT training plan include for a Process Development Engineer role?
Your I-983 training plan must describe specific learning objectives directly tied to your degree field. For process engineering roles, this typically includes scale-up methodologies, process characterization techniques, analytical method development, and equipment qualification. Vague objectives like 'gain industry experience' are insufficient. Work with your supervisor and DSO to map each objective to coursework or research from your program.
Can I change employers during my STEM OPT as a Process Development Engineer?
Yes, but the transition requires careful timing. Your new employer must be E-Verify enrolled, and you need to update your SEVIS record through your DSO within 10 days of starting the new role. Your new I-983 training plan must also be filed. There is no grace period for STEM OPT employer changes, so coordinate the paperwork before your last day at the previous employer.