STEM OPT Electrical Design Technician Jobs
Electrical Design Technician roles in power systems, circuit layout, and CAD-based design fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility. Your 24-month extension applies as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree aligns with an approved STEM CIP code in electrical or electronic engineering technology.
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This is a 24-month long term onsite contract in Fremont, CA 94538. We are looking for a professional with strong skills in CAD and a desire in packaging wire harnesses and electronic modules. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
TOP 3 SKILLS:
Electrical Designer with experience in:
1. Hands-on experience with E3/Zuken for electrical and cable design.
2. Experience in similar electrical CAD tools are also acceptable if they can learn E3.
3. Electrical Design Experience
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:
- Teamcenter experience
- Manufacturing experience
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities:
- Design manufacturing documents in E3 Zuken CAD software (wire list, cable & wire harness assembly, enclosure schematics, and system interconnect diagram, BOM).
- Translate system schematics into wiring diagrams and harnesses.
- Design cables & harnesses for voltage and current rating characteristics to ensure reliability.
- Choose connectors, pins, cables, conductor gauge sizing, strain relief, shielding, MBD, and design the same into cable & harness assemblies into complex systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of mechanical and electronic parts, components, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Demonstrated experience with system interconnect, cable, and wire harness designs.
- Experience creating 2D drawings to be used by production and manufacturing.
- Must have basic drafting knowledge: dimensioning and view projections.
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical component specification and validate proper usage as per design requirements.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
- Proficiency with E3 Zuken, NX 3D model, SAP, iPLM, TeamCenter.
- Proven experience designing and developing system interconnect, complex cable & harness assemblies for high reliability applications.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, identify & communicate risks, and find solutions to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of engineering specifications (IPC-620, ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD-XXX) is a plus.
INTRODUCTION
This is a 24-month long term onsite contract in Fremont, CA 94538. We are looking for a professional with strong skills in CAD and a desire in packaging wire harnesses and electronic modules. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
TOP 3 SKILLS:
Electrical Designer with experience in:
1. Hands-on experience with E3/Zuken for electrical and cable design.
2. Experience in similar electrical CAD tools are also acceptable if they can learn E3.
3. Electrical Design Experience
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:
- Teamcenter experience
- Manufacturing experience
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities:
- Design manufacturing documents in E3 Zuken CAD software (wire list, cable & wire harness assembly, enclosure schematics, and system interconnect diagram, BOM).
- Translate system schematics into wiring diagrams and harnesses.
- Design cables & harnesses for voltage and current rating characteristics to ensure reliability.
- Choose connectors, pins, cables, conductor gauge sizing, strain relief, shielding, MBD, and design the same into cable & harness assemblies into complex systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of mechanical and electronic parts, components, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Demonstrated experience with system interconnect, cable, and wire harness designs.
- Experience creating 2D drawings to be used by production and manufacturing.
- Must have basic drafting knowledge: dimensioning and view projections.
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical component specification and validate proper usage as per design requirements.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
- Proficiency with E3 Zuken, NX 3D model, SAP, iPLM, TeamCenter.
- Proven experience designing and developing system interconnect, complex cable & harness assemblies for high reliability applications.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, identify & communicate risks, and find solutions to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of engineering specifications (IPC-620, ANSI, ASME, MIL-STD-XXX) is a plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Design Technician
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree program maps to an approved STEM CIP code, such as 15.0399 for electrical engineering technology. Your DSO can verify this on your I-20 before you accept any offer.
Search E-Verify status before interviewing
Look up a prospective employer's E-Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before your first interview. A company that isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, no matter how strong the offer.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Design Technician roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, signaling they already understand and engage with work-authorization processes for technical staff.
Draft your I-983 around actual project deliverables
Your training plan must tie each learning objective to a specific work task, such as schematic design, PCB layout, or load-flow analysis. Generic objectives get flagged by DSOs. Map the plan to the job description line by line.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate from a position of data
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before salary discussions. Electrical Design Technician prevailing wage data is publicly available by region and experience level, giving you concrete reference points during offer negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Design Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an approved STEM field such as electrical engineering technology, electronics technology, or a related discipline with an eligible CIP code. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. Your DSO confirms eligibility by verifying the CIP code on your I-20 against the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by USCIS.
How do I verify that an employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up any company by name or employer identification number before accepting an offer. Enrollment in E-Verify is a legal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just a preference. If a company isn't listed, they cannot employ you on the 24-month STEM extension regardless of role or offer terms.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Electrical Design Technician?
Your I-983 must describe specific, measurable learning objectives tied to actual job duties, such as producing electrical schematics in AutoCAD, performing load calculations, or supporting circuit board design reviews. Generic language like 'gain engineering experience' will not satisfy your DSO. Each objective should reference a real deliverable from your job description and connect directly to your degree field.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT EAD expires before an H-1B petition is filed?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your EAD expiration date, USCIS cap-gap provisions automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working without interruption during this period. If no petition is filed before your EAD expires, your authorization ends and you cannot legally continue working.
Where can I find Electrical Design Technician jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with active labor condition application filing history, which indicates they've already navigated work-authorization requirements for technical staff. This saves you from spending interviews educating hiring managers about STEM OPT basics. You can search by job title and filter specifically for E-Verify enrolled employers in your target metro area.