STEM OPT Ic Design Engineer Jobs
IC design engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you extend your F-1 work authorization by 24 months beyond your initial OPT year. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related STEM degree must align with the SOC code tied to IC design work.
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The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Renewable Natural Gas process. The IC&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.
Primary Duties
- Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
- Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
- Assist in operational and mechanical support as needed
- Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
- Conduct instrument calibration as scheduled/required
- Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 480 volts
- Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
- Fully support and participate in the NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Area Manager
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection and others must be worn in the performance of some duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the dairy farms.
Work Schedule
This position offers a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, with an 8-hour day shift. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.
Compensation
The initial hourly rate of pay will range from $31.53 - $40.00 depending on experience.
Job Qualifications
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school
- Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program is a plus
- Proven track record of successful work experience at a Technician level or in a similar role with increasing responsibility in a related industry demonstrating proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
- Experience in working with voltages up to 480 volts highly desirable
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required
- Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as apply creative solutions to unique IC&E problems is desirable
- Must be able to work from blueprints and be skilled in the use of hand and power driven tools
- Outstanding organizational abilities and proficient computer skills are necessary
- Proficiency in personal computer usage is essential
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Experience
Preferred: Four years work experience as a technician with increasing responsibility in a related industry
Education
Preferred: Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Driver's License
Skills
Preferred:
- Calibration - Instrumentation and Equipment
- Electrical Safety and Hazard Awareness
- IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
- PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Behaviors
Preferred:
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Opportunity Summary
The Instrumentation Controls and Electrical (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Renewable Natural Gas process. The IC&E Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems.
Primary Duties
- Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
- Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
- Assist in operational and mechanical support as needed
- Assist in maintaining and controlling spare parts inventory to maintain plant reliability. Assist in physical inventories.
- Conduct instrument calibration as scheduled/required
- Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical equipment
- Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 480 volts
- Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC and turbine control equipment
- Fully support and participate in the NAES Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Area Manager
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing on feet for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection and others must be worn in the performance of some duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required.
Fitness for Duty
All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the dairy farms.
Work Schedule
This position offers a regularly scheduled Monday to Friday work week, with an 8-hour day shift. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.
Compensation
The initial hourly rate of pay will range from $31.53 - $40.00 depending on experience.
Job Qualifications
- Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school
- Graduation from an accredited Instrument Technician Program is a plus
- Proven track record of successful work experience at a Technician level or in a similar role with increasing responsibility in a related industry demonstrating proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
- Experience in working with voltages up to 480 volts highly desirable
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required
- Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as apply creative solutions to unique IC&E problems is desirable
- Must be able to work from blueprints and be skilled in the use of hand and power driven tools
- Outstanding organizational abilities and proficient computer skills are necessary
- Proficiency in personal computer usage is essential
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Experience
Preferred: Four years work experience as a technician with increasing responsibility in a related industry
Education
Preferred: Associates or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Driver's License
Skills
Preferred:
- Calibration - Instrumentation and Equipment
- Electrical Safety and Hazard Awareness
- IC&E - Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
- PLC - Programmable Logic Controller
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Behaviors
Preferred:
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Ic Design Engineer
Verify your CIP code covers IC design
Cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the STEM-designated degree list that USCIS and ICE publish. Electrical engineering (14.1001) and computer engineering (14.0901) both qualify, but computer science degrees may need closer review depending on your university's listed CIP code.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before applying
Ask your recruiter directly whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify. Subsidiaries and acquired startups often operate under separate EINs, and E-Verify enrollment doesn't automatically transfer, so verify the specific legal entity that will employ you.
Build a training plan around your IC design workflow
Your I-983 training plan must connect your STEM degree learning objectives to your actual job tasks. For IC design, map coursework in circuit theory, VLSI, or semiconductor physics directly to the design tools, tapeout processes, and verification methodologies your employer will assign you.
Target fabless companies and EDA tool vendors
Fabless semiconductor firms and EDA software companies consistently hire on STEM OPT and have structured onboarding for the I-983 reporting cycle. Their HR teams are familiar with the 6-month and 12-month evaluation checkpoints USCIS requires under the STEM extension.
Search for IC design roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters IC design engineer listings by E-Verify-enrolled employers, so you're not manually vetting each company's enrollment status. Use it to surface roles where the employer infrastructure already supports STEM OPT onboarding.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If your STEM OPT expires before October 1 of the fiscal year you're selected in the H-1B lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your authorization automatically. File your H-1B visa petition with your employer before your STEM OPT end date to preserve that bridge and avoid a status gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IC design engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, IC design engineer positions qualify when your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline with a qualifying CIP code. The role must be directly related to your degree, and your employer must confirm the connection in your I-983 training plan. USCIS reviews the degree-to-job alignment when you file for the 24-month extension.
How do I find IC design engineer employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can browse IC design engineer listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for E-Verify-enrolled employers so you don't have to research each company manually. When you receive an offer, confirm that the specific legal entity signing your employment agreement, not just the corporate parent, is the enrolled entity in E-Verify, since subsidiaries can operate under separate employer identification numbers.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an IC design engineer role?
Your I-983 must document how the IC design work you'll perform connects to the STEM learning objectives from your degree. List specific tasks like RTL design, simulation, physical layout, or verification, and tie each to coursework in areas such as VLSI design, digital logic, or semiconductor devices. Both you and your employer's designated supervisor sign the plan, and you'll submit updated evaluations at six and twelve months.
Does my computer science degree qualify me for STEM OPT in an IC design engineer role?
It depends on your university's assigned CIP code for your specific computer science program and whether the IC design role is considered directly related to that degree. Some computer science programs carry CIP codes on the STEM-designated list while others do not. Cross-check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM list and review the job description to assess whether your coursework in hardware, computer architecture, or logic design supports the connection.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my IC design employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment or withdraws, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid with that employer, and you must stop working. You have a 60-day grace period from the end of your authorized employment to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or take other action to maintain lawful status. Notify your DSO immediately and consult USCIS guidance on the steps required to transfer your STEM OPT to a qualifying new employer.