STEM OPT Engineering Jobs
Engineering roles in software, electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree's CIP code maps to an approved STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Problem-Solving: Strong desire to learn transform and apply theoretical knowledge into practical, lab-ready skills.
- Communication Skills: Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiring
- Current Enrollment: You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Able to work up to 19 hours per week during the academic year
QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Systems Integration (TSI) – School to Work
Engine Business Unit (EBU)
Program Overview
This program provides hands-on experience in system-level engineering and early product development within Cummins’ Technical Systems Integration (TSI) team.
TSI operates between research and product execution:
- Research & Technology explores early concepts
- TSI develops and integrates systems (TRL 4–5)
- Product teams execute final designs
In this role, you will work on real engineering problems where early decisions shape product performance, cost, and risk.
What You’ll Do
During the program, you will:
- Support system-level engineering activities, including data analysis, performance evaluation, and component/system interactions
- Assist with validation and testing activities, helping interpret results and identify insights
- Work across teams (engineering, simulation, test) to support integration and decision-making
- Contribute to improving engineering workflows using data, automation, and emerging tools such as Agentic AI
- Help translate engineering data into clear recommendations for design or development decisions
What You’ll Learn
- How early-stage engineering decisions are made before product launch
- How different engineering disciplines come together at the system level
- How data and tools are used to improve engineering decisions
- How emerging technologies like Agentic AI can support engineering analysis and productivity
Basic Qualifications
- Strong interest in systems, engines, or product development
- Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, fluid systems, mechanics, etc.)
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to testing, validation, or engineering projects
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods
- Interest in data-driven engineering or AI-enabled tools
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What Makes This Role Different
This is not a traditional school to work program focused only on execution or testing.
You will gain exposure to:
- System-level thinking
- Early-stage product decisions
- Cross-functional engineering work
- The use of Agentic AI and advanced tools to improve how engineering is done
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Student - School To Work
ReqID 2427853
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Problem-Solving: Strong desire to learn transform and apply theoretical knowledge into practical, lab-ready skills.
- Communication Skills: Written and verbal communication skills for creating reports, presenting findings, and working with teams.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well in collaborative environments with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hiring
- Current Enrollment: You must be a current student in high school or in a college/university interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Able to work up to 19 hours per week during the academic year
QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Systems Integration (TSI) – School to Work
Engine Business Unit (EBU)
Program Overview
This program provides hands-on experience in system-level engineering and early product development within Cummins’ Technical Systems Integration (TSI) team.
TSI operates between research and product execution:
- Research & Technology explores early concepts
- TSI develops and integrates systems (TRL 4–5)
- Product teams execute final designs
In this role, you will work on real engineering problems where early decisions shape product performance, cost, and risk.
What You’ll Do
During the program, you will:
- Support system-level engineering activities, including data analysis, performance evaluation, and component/system interactions
- Assist with validation and testing activities, helping interpret results and identify insights
- Work across teams (engineering, simulation, test) to support integration and decision-making
- Contribute to improving engineering workflows using data, automation, and emerging tools such as Agentic AI
- Help translate engineering data into clear recommendations for design or development decisions
What You’ll Learn
- How early-stage engineering decisions are made before product launch
- How different engineering disciplines come together at the system level
- How data and tools are used to improve engineering decisions
- How emerging technologies like Agentic AI can support engineering analysis and productivity
Basic Qualifications
- Strong interest in systems, engines, or product development
- Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals (thermodynamics, fluid systems, mechanics, etc.)
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to testing, validation, or engineering projects
- Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods
- Interest in data-driven engineering or AI-enabled tools
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What Makes This Role Different
This is not a traditional school to work program focused only on execution or testing.
You will gain exposure to:
- System-level thinking
- Early-stage product decisions
- Cross-functional engineering work
- The use of Agentic AI and advanced tools to improve how engineering is done
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Student - School To Work
ReqID 2427853
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Engineering
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-reference it against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Some engineering subfields, like engineering technology or applied engineering, have codes that don't appear on the list, which disqualifies the extension.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Ask recruiters directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. Many engineering employers, especially smaller firms and startups, aren't enrolled and can't legally employ STEM OPT workers, even if they're willing to hire you.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan early
Bring a draft I-983 outline to your offer negotiation. Engineering hiring managers rarely know what the form requires. Defining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and performance evaluation cycle before you sign prevents delays after your start date.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your engineering role by SOC code and location. STEM OPT itself has no wage floor, but offers significantly below prevailing wage can complicate a future H-1B visa petition with the same employer.
Search Migrate Mate for E-Verify engineering employers
Migrate Mate surfaces engineering roles at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active sponsorship history. You can filter by engineering discipline and location to focus your applications on companies that have already hired STEM OPT workers.
Start your cap-gap timeline before lottery results
If your OPT end date falls before October 1 and you're selected in the H-1B lottery, USCIS cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization. File your H-1B petition with your employer before your OPT expires so cap-gap coverage activates without a gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which engineering degrees qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most accredited engineering degrees do, including computer, electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, and biomedical engineering. Engineering technology and engineering management degrees sometimes use CIP codes that are not on the list, so confirm with your DSO before assuming eligibility. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect STEM designation once confirmed.
Does my engineering employer have to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a strict STEM OPT requirement with no exceptions. Your employer must be actively enrolled, not just registered, before your extension can be authorized. E-Verify participation is searchable through the E-Verify employer search tool. If your employer isn't enrolled, they cannot hire you on STEM OPT, and enrolling typically takes one to three weeks, so raise this during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
What does the I-983 training plan require for engineering roles?
The I-983 documents how your engineering role provides practical training directly related to your degree field. It must name a specific supervisor, describe your learning objectives in terms tied to engineering competencies, and outline how your employer will evaluate your progress at least every six months. Both you and your employer sign it before your DSO can update your I-20 and authorize the extension. Your employer must also report any material changes in your role or supervision to your DSO within five business days.
How does cap-gap work for STEM OPT engineers in the H-1B lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects you in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your F-1 status and employment authorization continue uninterrupted. If you're not selected and your OPT has already expired, you must stop working immediately. USCIS issues cap-gap notices on your I-20 through your DSO once a timely petition is on file.
How do I find engineering employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters engineering job listings by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and documented sponsorship history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that can't legally employ STEM OPT workers. You can also use O*NET to identify the SOC code for your engineering specialty and cross-reference it with DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to see which employers have filed for similar roles in recent years.