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Intern roles are one of the most accessible entry points for F-1 students on STEM OPT. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your internship is directly related to your STEM degree. Engineering, computer science, biology, and mathematics graduates all qualify under eligible CIP codes.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Dunmore International Corp:
Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.
Summary
The R&D Intern will work within Dunmore's R&D department to evaluate, organize, document, and improve laboratory workflows, technical knowledge, test protocols, and product qualification processes.
This hands-on, analytical role supports the organization and standardization of technical information and testing frameworks for films and laminates, helping improve access to technical knowledge, consistency of test methods, data traceability, and product qualification.
The intern will collaborate with R&D scientists, Quality, Engineering, and other technical partners to support lab modernization, technical data organization, process efficiency, and technical credibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Map and document laboratory and technical-information workflows, including material preparation, testing, data recording, qualification documentation, and reporting.
- Support organization and digitization of R&D technical knowledge by inventorying, classifying, and organizing technical records, test data, trial information, formulations, technical data sheets, and qualification documentation.
- Review and consolidate existing test methods and protocols for coated and laminated films, identifying duplicate information, conflicting versions, gaps, and missing documentation.
- Develop and maintain structured testing and qualification frameworks that connect products and applications with requirements, test methods, applicable standards, and supporting evidence.
- Create and maintain qualification matrices linking tests, specifications, applicable standards, and supporting technical documentation.
- Support technical data integrity by tracing product-property information to applicable test methods and supporting evidence and identifying outdated, inconsistent, unsupported, or incomplete information for technical review.
- Support alignment of laboratory and technical documentation with future-state digital systems and knowledge-management processes.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve access to technical information, testing consistency, data traceability, and laboratory efficiency.
- Document project findings and present recommendations to R&D and appropriate cross-functional partners.
- Other Duties as needed or required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Strong interest in testing, qualification, and process engineering.
- Coursework or experience in materials, thermodynamics, or aerospace systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) and basic understanding of lab instrumentation a plus.
Education and Experience
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL
- Standing/Sitting: 50/50%
- Walking/Bending/Stooping: 25%
- Lifting Requirements: 25 pounds
- Travel by air, rail, auto (5% of time)
- Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas
- Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.
Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.
Compensation
- Compensation: 18.00
About Dunmore International Corp:
Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.
Summary
The R&D Intern will work within Dunmore's R&D department to evaluate, organize, document, and improve laboratory workflows, technical knowledge, test protocols, and product qualification processes.
This hands-on, analytical role supports the organization and standardization of technical information and testing frameworks for films and laminates, helping improve access to technical knowledge, consistency of test methods, data traceability, and product qualification.
The intern will collaborate with R&D scientists, Quality, Engineering, and other technical partners to support lab modernization, technical data organization, process efficiency, and technical credibility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Map and document laboratory and technical-information workflows, including material preparation, testing, data recording, qualification documentation, and reporting.
- Support organization and digitization of R&D technical knowledge by inventorying, classifying, and organizing technical records, test data, trial information, formulations, technical data sheets, and qualification documentation.
- Review and consolidate existing test methods and protocols for coated and laminated films, identifying duplicate information, conflicting versions, gaps, and missing documentation.
- Develop and maintain structured testing and qualification frameworks that connect products and applications with requirements, test methods, applicable standards, and supporting evidence.
- Create and maintain qualification matrices linking tests, specifications, applicable standards, and supporting technical documentation.
- Support technical data integrity by tracing product-property information to applicable test methods and supporting evidence and identifying outdated, inconsistent, unsupported, or incomplete information for technical review.
- Support alignment of laboratory and technical documentation with future-state digital systems and knowledge-management processes.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve access to technical information, testing consistency, data traceability, and laboratory efficiency.
- Document project findings and present recommendations to R&D and appropriate cross-functional partners.
- Other Duties as needed or required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Strong interest in testing, qualification, and process engineering.
- Coursework or experience in materials, thermodynamics, or aerospace systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) and basic understanding of lab instrumentation a plus.
Education and Experience
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL
- Standing/Sitting: 50/50%
- Walking/Bending/Stooping: 25%
- Lifting Requirements: 25 pounds
- Travel by air, rail, auto (5% of time)
- Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas
- Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.
Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.
Compensation
- Compensation: 18.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appearing on USCIS's designated STEM list. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before targeting intern roles so you don't pursue positions under an ineligible degree classification.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Not every company that posts intern roles is enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before signing anything. A company that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of how willing they are to hire you.
Target companies with existing OPT hiring patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter intern listings by employers who have previously sponsored or employed STEM OPT students. Companies with that history already understand I-983 training plan requirements and E-Verify obligations, which shortens your onboarding timeline significantly.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must complete and sign Form I-983 before you begin work on STEM OPT. Bring a partially drafted plan to your offer conversations so hiring managers understand the scope upfront and your start date isn't delayed by an unfamiliar HR process.
Map intern duties directly to your degree field
USCIS requires that your internship work be directly related to your STEM degree, not just adjacent to it. During interviews, document how your daily tasks connect to your academic program so your I-983 learning objectives are defensible if your training plan is ever reviewed.
Understand cap-gap timing if you're applying for H-1B
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf while you're interning on STEM OPT, cap-gap rules may extend your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Confirm your OPT end date with your DSO so there's no gap between your STEM OPT expiration and cap-gap coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an intern on STEM OPT?
Yes, intern roles qualify for STEM OPT as long as the internship is directly related to your STEM degree field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Your DSO must authorize the STEM OPT extension on your I-20 before you begin, and your employer must complete Form I-983 with you before your first day of work.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search function to look up the hiring company by name before accepting an offer. Enrollment status isn't always visible on a job posting, so search directly rather than relying on what a recruiter tells you. If the company doesn't appear in the E-Verify database, they're not eligible to employ you on STEM OPT, and you'll need to find an alternative employer.
What STEM degrees qualify me for intern roles on STEM OPT?
Your degree must fall under a CIP code listed on USCIS's designated STEM degree list. Common qualifying fields include computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and data science. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO and cross-reference it against the USCIS STEM list before applying, since some interdisciplinary or professional degrees have codes that don't appear on the list.
Where can I find intern jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists intern roles filtered by employers who meet E-Verify enrollment requirements, so you can identify companies that are already set up to hire STEM OPT students. Searching there saves you from spending time on applications to companies that can't legally employ you under your current work authorization status.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my internship ends before my extension expires?
If your internship ends, your STEM OPT authorization remains valid for the duration of your authorized extension period, but you have a 60-day unemployment buffer to find new qualifying employment. You cannot work during that buffer, only job search. If you don't secure a new STEM OPT-eligible role within 60 days, you'll need to change status or depart the U.S. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends.