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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Get Access To All JobsMust Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong working knowledge of DO‑178B / DO‑178C standards
- Experience in reviewing and approving DO‑178 lifecycle documents
- Hands‑on exposure to DAD (Designated Approval Delegate) activities or equivalent authority role
- Expertise in software compliance for airborne systems
- Experience supporting supplier audits and SQI activities
- Ability to assess software plans, requirements, design, code, verification, and configuration management artifacts
- Knowledge of model‑based development and associated verification
- Experience with tool qualification activities
- Familiarity with embedded software or real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
- Awareness of electronic hardware assurance
- Review and approve DO‑178B / DO‑178C lifecycle data from suppliers
- Ensure compliance with applicable software development assurance levels (DAL)
- Perform independent assessments of software plans, requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts
- Support and participate in Supplier SQI activities, including audits and follow‑ups
- Execute or support DAD (Designated Approval Delegate) approval activities, as authorized
- Identify, communicate, and drive closure of compliance gaps and non‑conformances
- Liaise with internal engineering, quality, and certification teams on software assurance matters
- Provide clear, timely, and objective technical feedback to suppliers
- Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Interact with the customer to understand the requirements
- Participating in business requirement discussions and providing key technical inputs
- Directly handling technical queries from customer
- Support interactions with certification authorities and audits when required
- Act as a subject matter expert for software compliance and assurance
- Promote strong quality, compliance, and certification culture across programs
General Managerial Skill
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Must be self-motivated and pro-active
- Flexibility to respond to day-to-day changes
- Need to show constant dynamism and be able to manage pressure
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work in a team and individually
- Organizational skills with the capability of working towards tight deadlines
- Able to work with demanding customer
Base Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Senior Engineer
Job Id
409494
Desired Skills
Embedded
Salary Range
$120,000-$140,000 a year
Qualifications
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong working knowledge of DO‑178B / DO‑178C standards
- Experience in reviewing and approving DO‑178 lifecycle documents
- Hands‑on exposure to DAD (Designated Approval Delegate) activities or equivalent authority role
- Expertise in software compliance for airborne systems
- Experience supporting supplier audits and SQI activities
- Ability to assess software plans, requirements, design, code, verification, and configuration management artifacts
- Knowledge of model‑based development and associated verification
- Experience with tool qualification activities
- Familiarity with embedded software or real‑time operating systems (RTOS)
- Awareness of electronic hardware assurance
- Review and approve DO‑178B / DO‑178C lifecycle data from suppliers
- Ensure compliance with applicable software development assurance levels (DAL)
- Perform independent assessments of software plans, requirements, design, code, and verification artifacts
- Support and participate in Supplier SQI activities, including audits and follow‑ups
- Execute or support DAD (Designated Approval Delegate) approval activities, as authorized
- Identify, communicate, and drive closure of compliance gaps and non‑conformances
- Liaise with internal engineering, quality, and certification teams on software assurance matters
- Provide clear, timely, and objective technical feedback to suppliers
- Ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Interact with the customer to understand the requirements
- Participating in business requirement discussions and providing key technical inputs
- Directly handling technical queries from customer
- Support interactions with certification authorities and audits when required
- Act as a subject matter expert for software compliance and assurance
- Promote strong quality, compliance, and certification culture across programs
General Managerial Skill
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Must be self-motivated and pro-active
- Flexibility to respond to day-to-day changes
- Need to show constant dynamism and be able to manage pressure
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work in a team and individually
- Organizational skills with the capability of working towards tight deadlines
- Able to work with demanding customer
Base Salary Range: $120,000 to $140,000 Per Annum
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Senior Engineer
Job Id
409494
Desired Skills
Embedded
Salary Range
$120,000-$140,000 a year
Qualifications
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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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.
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Find Equipment Engineer JobsFrequently 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 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.
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