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Project Management Coordinator jobs are a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in business, engineering, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules, and many employers in tech, construction, and healthcare actively hire coordinators on OPT with a clear path to H-1B visa sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler Arizona, San Jose and San Diego California, Wilton Connecticut, and Hillsboro Oregon.
ARE YOU AMBITIOUS? Willing to go the extra mile? Driven to develop yourself, our Supply Chain Management department and our projects?
The Product Lifecycle Management Project Coordinator's mission is to secure a swift time-to-market for new and revised products by developing, monitoring and enforcing a reliable, transparent and efficient logistic plan. If you have what it takes and can effectively evaluate, coordinate, expedite executable solutions and deliver superior results through implementation, come grow with our team.
You will represent the Supply Chain in a cross functional project team to manage the introduction, engineering changes and eventual phase out of products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Work in a cross functional project team to support development of new products and modifications to existing products throughout the product lifecycle.
- Evaluate the impact of and plan the implementation of engineering changes. Challenge the project on timing and supply chain impact. Monitor proper execution of the implementation plan.
- Determine the logistic consequences of proposed plan changes and related actions on project or program level.
- Coordinate the material flow for critical, non-volume materials (prototypes, pilots, spare parts, tools & packaging) in cooperation with Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering and Service Logistics.
- Manage the ramp up of products in the supply chain to support the product roadmaps.
- Manage material availability balanced against customer service levels, inventory, quality, costs and risks: Identify bottle necks, prepare decisions and take actions towards engineering, suppliers, factories, field to manage the critical path both for time-to-market and ramp.
- Contribute to the further processes of the Product Lifecycle Management department as part of Supply Chain Management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or similar field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years of applicable work experience.
- Experience in planning and logistics processes in a high-tech, low-volume environment is a plus.
- Affinity with a technical environment.
- Team player. Good social and communication skills.
- Adaptable to fast paced environments.
- Analytical, structure and organizational skills.
- Assertive, pro-active problem solver.
- Affinity with a technical environment.
- Stakeholder management: deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders both at operational and executive levels.
SKILLS
- Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
- Can learn and apply new information or skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
- Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Result driven - demonstrate ownership and accountability.
- Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
- Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
- Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
- May require travel dependent on business needs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
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Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.
All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION
ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Project Management Coordinator
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Mention your OPT authorization period and STEM extension eligibility in your cover letter. Employers planning resource allocation need to know your work authorization window before they invest in onboarding a coordinator.
Target industries with high sponsorship rates
Technology, healthcare systems, and large construction firms sponsor project management coordinators at significantly higher rates than small agencies. Focus your search on employers with established HR processes and prior H-1B visa filing history.
Certify before you apply if you can
A CAPM or entry-level PMP certification signals commitment and reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship. Coordinators with credentials are viewed as longer-term investments, which makes the sponsorship conversation easier to start.
Frame your degree as a direct qualification
H-1B sponsorship for this role requires a specialty occupation link. Explicitly connect your degree field to project management functions in your resume, showing how your coursework directly supports the coordinator duties you will perform.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the visa sponsorship question after an initial screening call, not at the offer stage. Employers experienced with OPT hiring expect it early and will not penalize you for asking during the second conversation.
Use tools that filter for OPT-friendly employers
Generic job searches waste time on roles that cannot support visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate lists project management coordinator positions from employers already open to OPT and H-1B sponsorship, narrowing your search immediately.
Project Management Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Management Coordinator roles qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most Project Management Coordinator roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, or a related field. The key is that the job description must demand degree-specific knowledge, not just general organizational skills. Roles at larger firms or in regulated industries like construction, IT, or healthcare are more likely to meet this bar than generalist coordinator positions at small companies.
Can I work as a Project Management Coordinator on OPT if my degree is in engineering or a STEM field?
Yes. Engineering and computer science graduates regularly take Project Management Coordinator roles, particularly in infrastructure, software, or technical operations. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you are also eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization total. This significantly improves your chances of staying through at least one H-1B lottery cycle.
How do I find Project Management Coordinator jobs where the employer is open to OPT sponsorship?
The most efficient approach is to search on Migrate Mate, which lists coordinator roles from employers who are already open to hiring F-1 OPT students and sponsoring H-1B visas. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves weeks of outreach to companies that will decline at the offer stage. Look specifically for employers with prior H-1B filing history in project management or operations roles.
What happens to my OPT work authorization if my Project Management Coordinator contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT period expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you must find new employment, leave the country, or change your visa status. Your OPT authorization is tied to employment in a job related to your degree field, so you cannot simply switch to an unrelated role. Report any changes in employment to your Designated School Official promptly to keep your SEVIS record accurate.
Is a Project Management Professional certification required to get an OPT job as a Coordinator?
No certification is required, and most entry-level coordinator roles do not expect it. However, holding a CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification strengthens your application and makes the specialty occupation argument cleaner for future H-1B sponsorship. Employers who are already sponsoring visa holders tend to view certified candidates as lower-risk, longer-term hires worth the investment in sponsorship.