STEM OPT Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs

Electrical Engineering Technician roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in electrical, electronics, or a related engineering technology field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your career in this field.

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Overview

Open Jobs260+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type87% On-site
Median Salary$50K
Top LocationPhoenix, AZ
Most JobsAshley Furniture Industries

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Milwaukee Tool
Electrical Engineering Technician
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Milwaukee Tool
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Electrical Engineering Technician
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
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A123 Systems
Senior Electrical Engineering Technician
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Senior Electrical Engineering Technician
A123 Systems
Novi, Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
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Fluor Corp.
Engineering Technician I - Electrical Intern
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Fluor Corp.
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Engineering Technician I - Electrical Intern
Fluor Corp.
Aliso Viejo, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$42,000/yr - $72,000/yr
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Bachelor's
10,000+

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Atom Computing, Inc.
Electronics Technician
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Atom Computing, Inc.
New 20h ago
Electronics Technician
Atom Computing, Inc.
Boulder, Colorado
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
$75,000 - $100,000/yr
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Sel Engineering Services
Hardware Engineering Technician I
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Sel Engineering Services
New 23h ago
Hardware Engineering Technician I
Sel Engineering Services
Pullman, Washington
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$68,378 - $101,568/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Engineering Technician

Verify your CIP code before applying

Check your degree's CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you target roles. Electrical Engineering Technology (15.0303) and Electronics Engineering (14.1001) both qualify, but related fields like General Technology may not.

Filter job postings for E-Verify employers

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before investing time in an application. Ask the recruiter directly or search the E-Verify employer database. Many small electrical contracting firms and regional utilities hire technicians but are not enrolled.

Build a targeted resume around SOC codes

Electrical Engineering Technicians fall under SOC code 17-3023. Reference O*NET to identify the exact tasks, tools, and skills listed for this code, then mirror that language in your resume to pass automated applicant tracking screens.

Use Migrate Mate to find employers with STEM OPT hiring history

Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have previously hired STEM OPT workers in engineering technician roles. Targeting employers with a documented pattern cuts the time you spend educating hiring managers about your work authorization.

Negotiate your I-983 training plan before you sign

Your employer must complete Form I-983 detailing your training goals, supervision, and salary before your DSO can authorize the STEM OPT extension. Raise this during the offer stage so HR isn't blindsided after your start date.

Check prevailing wage early to anchor your offer

Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations begin. STEM OPT itself doesn't impose a wage floor, but knowing the prevailing wage for Electrical Engineering Technicians in your metro strengthens your position and signals preparation to technical employers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my electrical engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension?

Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Electrical Engineering (14.1000), Electrical Engineering Technology (15.0303), and Electronics Engineering (14.1001) are all listed. Check the exact CIP code on your diploma or transcript with your DSO before filing, since similar-sounding programs in general technology or applied science sometimes fall outside the list.

Does every employer hiring Electrical Engineering Technicians need to be on E-Verify?

Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student on the 24-month extension. This applies regardless of company size or industry sector. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment directly with HR or search the E-Verify employer database. If the employer isn't enrolled, they cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, and enrolling takes additional time that may affect your start date.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Electrical Engineering Technician role?

Form I-983 must document your specific training objectives tied to your STEM degree, the supervision structure, how the role relates to your field of study, and confirmation that your compensation is comparable to that of U.S. workers in the same position. For technician roles, training goals typically reference hands-on lab skills, testing procedures, or systems integration work. Your DSO must approve the plan before your extension begins, so start the conversation with your employer at the offer stage.

How does cap-gap protect me if my H-1B is selected while I'm working as an Electrical Engineering Technician?

If your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT or STEM OPT expires and USCIS receives it by April 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can keep working as an Electrical Engineering Technician during this period without interruption. Your employer doesn't need to take any separate action, but your DSO should update your I-20 to reflect the cap-gap extension so your authorization is clearly documented.

Where can I find Electrical Engineering Technician jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with STEM OPT and E-Verify hiring history, so you spend less time explaining your work authorization from scratch. Electrical Engineering Technician openings at manufacturers, defense contractors, utilities, and testing labs regularly appear on the platform, and employers listed there are accustomed to completing the I-983 training plan and meeting STEM OPT supervision requirements.

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