OPT Technical Product Owner Jobs
Technical Product Owner jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in this space frequently sponsor H-1B visas, making it a viable long-term path.
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Contemporary Amperex Technology (USA), Inc. (CATU) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. Established in Michigan in 2017, CATU has played a critical role in advancing electric mobility and energy resilience in the U.S.
Our Vision
To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.
Job Responsibilities:
- Able to accommodate business travel to project sites up to 70% of the time.
- Manage on-site delivery of energy storage projects, including project schedule management and risk management.
- Follow up and resolve on-site issues during project execution.
- Coordinate and conduct commissioning, testing, and acceptance activities.
- Organize and align internal teams to ensure resource coordination.
- Arrange and deliver training sessions for clients.
- Maintain strong client relationships at the project site.
- Drive the completion and signing of project acceptance reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above.
- Major in project management or electrical engineering; proficient in using office software.
- More than 1 year of experience in energy storage system (ESS) delivery or related fields is preferred.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to frequent business travel.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin could be a big plus.
About us
Contemporary Amperex Technology (USA), Inc. (CATU) is a U.S. subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced electric vehicle and energy storage batteries. Established in Michigan in 2017, CATU has played a critical role in advancing electric mobility and energy resilience in the U.S.
Our Vision
To become a globally leading innovative technology corporation, contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions, and provide a platform that supports both the professional and personal growth of our employees.
Job Responsibilities:
- Able to accommodate business travel to project sites up to 70% of the time.
- Manage on-site delivery of energy storage projects, including project schedule management and risk management.
- Follow up and resolve on-site issues during project execution.
- Coordinate and conduct commissioning, testing, and acceptance activities.
- Organize and align internal teams to ensure resource coordination.
- Arrange and deliver training sessions for clients.
- Maintain strong client relationships at the project site.
- Drive the completion and signing of project acceptance reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above.
- Major in project management or electrical engineering; proficient in using office software.
- More than 1 year of experience in energy storage system (ESS) delivery or related fields is preferred.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to frequent business travel.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin could be a big plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Product Owner
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas in the past are far more likely to sponsor OPT students. Use DOL disclosure data to verify a company's sponsorship track record before investing time in their application process.
Lead with your technical background, not just product instincts
Technical Product Owners who can read code, write SQL, or speak fluently with engineering teams stand out. Emphasize hands-on technical skills in your resume to justify the STEM OPT classification and signal long-term value.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT before accepting
Not every TPO role is classified as STEM-eligible. Verify that the employer is E-Verify enrolled and that the job's SOC code falls under a STEM-designated field before signing an offer. Your DSO must approve the extension.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in early conversations
Disclose your OPT status and remaining authorization window early. Employers appreciate transparency, and it gives hiring managers time to assess H-1B sponsorship feasibility before extending an offer rather than after.
Build a portfolio of shipped product work
Technical Product Owners with documented outcomes, such as reduced sprint cycle times or shipped features with measurable impact, are far easier to justify sponsoring. Concrete results reduce employer hesitation around visa sponsorship costs.
Prioritize mid-size tech companies over early-stage startups
Seed and Series A startups rarely have the legal infrastructure for H-1B sponsorship. Mid-size companies with established HR teams and immigration counsel are better bets for OPT students who need a clear path to long-term work authorization.
Technical Product Owner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Product Owner role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the role is classified. If the position is tied to a STEM-designated SOC code, such as Software Developers or Computer and Information Systems Managers, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, the role typically qualifies. Roles classified under general management codes may not. Confirm the SOC code with your employer and DSO before assuming you're eligible for the 24-month STEM extension.
How do I find Technical Product Owner jobs that explicitly sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so it filters for employers willing to sponsor work authorization. General job boards don't surface this information reliably, and you risk wasting applications on companies that won't sponsor. Browsing Technical Product Owner listings on Migrate Mate lets you focus your search on employers who have already indicated sponsorship openness.
Will companies sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Product Owners after OPT?
Many do, especially at mid-size and large tech companies where the TPO role is considered a core engineering-adjacent function. Companies that view product ownership as a technical discipline rather than a business role are more likely to support H-1B sponsorship. Your strongest leverage is demonstrating deep technical fluency and a track record of shipping product, which makes the sponsorship cost easier to justify internally.
What degree background supports an OPT authorization for Technical Product Owner roles?
OPT authorization must be tied to your field of study. For a Technical Product Owner role, degrees in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or management information systems provide the clearest alignment. Some employers also accept degrees in electrical engineering or data science if the role involves systems-level product work. If your degree is in business or a non-STEM field, you may still qualify for standard 12-month OPT but not the STEM extension.
Can I switch employers during OPT as a Technical Product Owner?
Yes, you can change employers while on OPT, but your new role must still be directly related to your degree field and must be at least 20 hours per week. You're required to report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, the new employer must also be E-Verify enrolled and you'll need to submit a new Form I-983 training plan signed by the new employer.