STEM OPT Equipment Engineer Jobs
Equipment Engineer roles in semiconductor, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing are strong fits for STEM OPT students with degrees in mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you under this authorization.
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This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Equipment Engineers to join our Production Engineering organization in Portland, OR. This Equipment Asset Integration/Systems focused position will support exciting new endeavors in the Fabrication Division. Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior engineers.
A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and equipment services, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This is an equipment development, implementation, and improvement role. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment concepts and design solutions for the Production System.
- Compile and analyze technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design, usability, and rate estimates.
- Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and release bid and purchase specifications for equipment needs from suppliers.
- Troubleshoot current production issues related to quality, safety, and repeatability.
- Develop and implement workarounds and maintain configuration of hardware and documentation.
- Perform studies and make recommendations for disposition of assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 2 or more years’ related engineering work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 or more years of project management experience supporting complex technical projects, evaluating/selecting equipment solutions, and assessing spare parts inventory in a production environment
- 1 or more years of experience working with hardware, software, and documentation configuration management
- 1 or more years of experience working to industry standards including compliance with hardware and safety codes
- Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate across teams
PAY RATE RANGE
65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
INTRODUCTION
This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Equipment Engineers to join our Production Engineering organization in Portland, OR. This Equipment Asset Integration/Systems focused position will support exciting new endeavors in the Fabrication Division. Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior engineers.
A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and equipment services, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This is an equipment development, implementation, and improvement role. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment concepts and design solutions for the Production System.
- Compile and analyze technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design, usability, and rate estimates.
- Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and release bid and purchase specifications for equipment needs from suppliers.
- Troubleshoot current production issues related to quality, safety, and repeatability.
- Develop and implement workarounds and maintain configuration of hardware and documentation.
- Perform studies and make recommendations for disposition of assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 2 or more years’ related engineering work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 or more years of project management experience supporting complex technical projects, evaluating/selecting equipment solutions, and assessing spare parts inventory in a production environment
- 1 or more years of experience working with hardware, software, and documentation configuration management
- 1 or more years of experience working to industry standards including compliance with hardware and safety codes
- Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate across teams
PAY RATE RANGE
65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Equipment Engineer
Verify your CIP code covers equipment engineering
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field before applying. Mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering degrees qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes carry non-STEM CIP codes that disqualify the extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview. Many small-to-midsize equipment manufacturers are not enrolled, which legally bars them from employing STEM OPT students regardless of their willingness to hire.
Target industries with high E-Verify adoption rates
Semiconductor fabs, aerospace primes, and defense contractors are subject to federal contract requirements that mandate E-Verify enrollment. Focusing your search on these sectors cuts the risk of landing deep in a hiring process with a non-compliant employer.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Equipment Engineer roles must tie your training plan to specific technical outcomes, such as qualifying production tools or reducing equipment downtime by a defined metric. Vague plans draw DSO scrutiny and can delay your extension approval.
Search STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate by E-Verify status
Filter Equipment Engineer listings on Migrate Mate to surface only employers with verified E-Verify enrollment. This eliminates the most common early-stage mismatch and lets you focus outreach on roles where your authorization is actually viable.
Time your extension filing to cover offer start dates
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Equipment Engineer onboarding often runs four to six weeks, so late filing creates a gap that voids your authorization before your first day on the tool floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an Equipment Engineer?
Degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, and industrial engineering all carry STEM-designated CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month extension. Check your degree's exact CIP code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List published by DHS. If your program was interdisciplinary or had a non-engineering concentration, confirm with your DSO before applying to Equipment Engineer roles.
Does my Equipment Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. Your employer must also sign the I-983 training plan before your DSO can authorize the extension. Ask for proof of E-Verify enrollment before you receive a formal offer, not after, since pulling out late in the process creates timeline problems for both sides.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an Equipment Engineer role?
The I-983 must connect your daily responsibilities to the learning objectives of your STEM degree. For Equipment Engineer positions, this typically means documenting goals around process qualification, failure analysis, preventive maintenance protocol development, or tool performance optimization. Generic descriptions like 'support engineering operations' are insufficient. Your supervisor and DSO must both sign the plan, and it must be updated if your role or employer changes.
How does the cap-gap rule protect me if my H-1B is selected while I'm working as an Equipment Engineer?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed before your OPT EAD expires and your registration is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Equipment Engineer role during this period without interruption. USCIS issues no separate document for cap-gap; your original EAD plus the I-20 extension notation from your DSO serves as proof.
Where can I find Equipment Engineer jobs where the employer is already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Equipment Engineer listings by E-Verify enrollment status, so you can identify employers who are already compliant with STEM OPT requirements before you apply. This matters in equipment-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, where smaller contract manufacturers often lack E-Verify enrollment despite having strong technical roles.