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Electronic Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving F-1 graduates with electrical, computer, or systems engineering degrees up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond initial OPT. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan before your extension activates.
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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Production Development Specialist
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electronic Technician to join our team. The candidate must have experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), automation processes, and robotics. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving issues with machinery, electronic equipment, and automation systems. The technician should have knowledge or experience in PLC programming, be capable of performing programming routines, and adhere to standardized programming structure rules. A willingness to learn and continuously improve is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document, identify, and organize electronic, electric, and other schematics.
- Perform day-to-day electronics, general electric, and pneumatic repairs for all manufacturing equipment.
- Support test equipment maintenance and repair.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic PC boards.
- Calibrate electronic instrumentation and equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electronic equipment.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
Experience:
- Proven experience working with PLCs, automation processes and/or robotics.
- Familiarity with PLC programming and simple programming routines.
Technical Requirements:
- General knowledge of electronic technology, including:
- General analog electronic and digital electronic logic.
- Basic PLC concepts for hardware troubleshooting (ladder diagrams, sourcing & sinking concepts).
- Interfacing (ADC - Analog to Digital I/O and DAC - Digital to Analog I/O).
- Instrumentation and industrial electronics.
- AC/DC concepts and basic electronics communication.
- Serial and parallel communication.
- Protocols such as Modbus, OPC, BACnet, TCP-IP.
- Experience with electronic equipment tools (multimeter and oscilloscope use).
- Basic PC knowledge, including:
- Programming languages (C Language, Basic).
- Knowledge of computer operating systems and applications.
- Basic knowledge of MS operating systems and MS Office.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
Guide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead. Run What Runs the World.
Meet the moment. This is where progress never stops, teams push boundaries, and we’re engineered to outrun the challenges ahead. Run What Runs the World.
Think bigger. This is where bold ideas meet unstoppable progress, teams initiate what’s next, and we’re engineered to outrun, together. Run What Runs the World.
Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered, teams initiate action, and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World.
Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Production Development Specialist
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electronic Technician to join our team. The candidate must have experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), automation processes, and robotics. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving issues with machinery, electronic equipment, and automation systems. The technician should have knowledge or experience in PLC programming, be capable of performing programming routines, and adhere to standardized programming structure rules. A willingness to learn and continuously improve is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document, identify, and organize electronic, electric, and other schematics.
- Perform day-to-day electronics, general electric, and pneumatic repairs for all manufacturing equipment.
- Support test equipment maintenance and repair.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic PC boards.
- Calibrate electronic instrumentation and equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electronic equipment.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
Experience:
- Proven experience working with PLCs, automation processes and/or robotics.
- Familiarity with PLC programming and simple programming routines.
Technical Requirements:
- General knowledge of electronic technology, including:
- General analog electronic and digital electronic logic.
- Basic PLC concepts for hardware troubleshooting (ladder diagrams, sourcing & sinking concepts).
- Interfacing (ADC - Analog to Digital I/O and DAC - Digital to Analog I/O).
- Instrumentation and industrial electronics.
- AC/DC concepts and basic electronics communication.
- Serial and parallel communication.
- Protocols such as Modbus, OPC, BACnet, TCP-IP.
- Experience with electronic equipment tools (multimeter and oscilloscope use).
- Basic PC knowledge, including:
- Programming languages (C Language, Basic).
- Knowledge of computer operating systems and applications.
- Basic knowledge of MS operating systems and MS Office.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
Run What Runs the World.
Guide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead. Run What Runs the World.
Meet the moment. This is where progress never stops, teams push boundaries, and we’re engineered to outrun the challenges ahead. Run What Runs the World.
Think bigger. This is where bold ideas meet unstoppable progress, teams initiate what’s next, and we’re engineered to outrun, together. Run What Runs the World.
Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered, teams initiate action, and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World.
Contribute to a collective vision. This is where progress takes flight, teams turn ideas into impact, and we define what’s next. Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit careers.abb to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electronic Engineer
Confirm your CIP code covers electrical engineering
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code mapping to the DHS STEM list. Electrical Engineering (14.1001) and Computer Engineering (14.0901) both qualify, but verify your specific program with your DSO before applying to roles.
Check employer E-Verify status before applying
Only E-Verify-enrolled employers can hire you on STEM OPT. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before submitting applications. A role at a non-enrolled firm, however attractive, cannot legally support your extension.
Align your I-983 training plan to engineering deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your Electronic Engineer role, not generic job duties. Frame objectives around measurable engineering outcomes like PCB design milestones or RF system validation cycles so USCIS adjudicators see a direct STEM connection.
Target defense contractors familiar with foreign national hiring
Many defense-adjacent Electronic Engineer roles require security clearances that exclude foreign nationals. Screen postings for clearance requirements early. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which employers regularly file for Electronic Engineer roles open to F-1 workers, and Migrate Mate surfaces those employers directly.
Negotiate your start date around DSO processing time
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension and update SEVIS before you submit Form I-765 to USCIS. Build at least 90 days of lead time between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
STEM OPT doesn't legally require prevailing wage, but accepting below-market pay can create problems if you later pursue H-1B visa sponsorship. Run your job title and location through OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offer meets Level I or II wage bands for Electronic Engineers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electronic Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as Electrical Engineering (CIP 14.1001), Computer Engineering (CIP 14.0901), or a closely related discipline on the DHS STEM designated degree list. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; the CIP code tied to your specific degree program does. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before filing.
What does my employer need to do to support my STEM OPT as an Electronic Engineer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and must co-sign Form I-983, the training plan that documents your learning objectives and supervision structure. The I-983 should tie your engineering duties to concrete STEM learning goals. Employers must also conduct evaluations at the midpoint and end of your extension and report any material changes to your DSO within five business days.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS approves or denies the petition, whichever comes later. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap; it applies automatically as long as your OPT EAD was valid on April 1.
Can I work for multiple employers as an Electronic Engineer on STEM OPT?
You can work for more than one employer concurrently, but each employer must independently be enrolled in E-Verify, and each must be listed on your I-983 training plan with its own set of learning objectives. Your DSO must update your SEVIS record to reflect every employer. Working for an employer not listed on your I-983 violates your STEM OPT terms and risks status termination.
Where can I find Electronic Engineer jobs at employers already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Electronic Engineer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring F-1 workers, so you're not spending time on roles that can't support your extension. You can search by engineering discipline, location, and employer type to narrow results to positions where STEM OPT authorization is already part of the hiring process.