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Maintenance Engineer roles in manufacturing, utilities, and facilities management qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in engineering or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build hands-on U.S. work experience.
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Get Access To All JobsWould you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Responsibilities:
This role provides plant maintenance engineering support for 24x7 manufacturing operations at the Grifols Clayton site, Building E630 Gamunex.
The Maintenance/Plant engineer has the primary responsibility for:
- Ensure reliable production area operation in compliance with safety, regulatory, and production requirements while making independent decisions and resolving conflict within defined areas of responsibility.
- Troubleshoot and identify root-cause mechanical system issues and process related problems so they can be corrected.
- Become the mechanical, chemical, and process SME for the areas of responsibility within the building while serving as a consultant to management within that specified area.
- Plans and organizes cross-functional activities. Partner with operations, maintenance and project engineering to identify and resolve issues (redesign, rebuild, repair, etc).
- Actively pursue and manage process optimization technology, help improve operational efficiency, and implement continuous improvement projects. Advances technical project proposals through to completion.
- Oversee outsourced vendor support.
- Assist in training maintenance, instrumentation, and operations personnel.
- Additional responsibilities include materials clearance, spare parts inventory, change controls, incident investigation, participating in safety reviews, specifications, leading projects during plant shutdowns and other common GMP engineering tasks.
Additional Skills Needed:
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Hands-on and a problem solver. Greater time in the field than at the desk.
- Communicates effectively and promptly at all levels of the organization.
- Strong theoretical and practical technical understanding with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Works well with technical and non-technical personnel.
- Solid technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Candidates with GMP and/or pharmaceutical industry experience are preferred.
Requirements based on level:
Engineer II:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Biotech or Chemical company. GMP experience preferred.
Engineer III:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field. Professional certifications and licenses as appropriate.
- At least 4 years of experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Engineer IV:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Senior Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 6 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Staff Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 7 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Principal Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Stands for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Frequently performs routine tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Responsibilities:
This role provides plant maintenance engineering support for 24x7 manufacturing operations at the Grifols Clayton site, Building E630 Gamunex.
The Maintenance/Plant engineer has the primary responsibility for:
- Ensure reliable production area operation in compliance with safety, regulatory, and production requirements while making independent decisions and resolving conflict within defined areas of responsibility.
- Troubleshoot and identify root-cause mechanical system issues and process related problems so they can be corrected.
- Become the mechanical, chemical, and process SME for the areas of responsibility within the building while serving as a consultant to management within that specified area.
- Plans and organizes cross-functional activities. Partner with operations, maintenance and project engineering to identify and resolve issues (redesign, rebuild, repair, etc).
- Actively pursue and manage process optimization technology, help improve operational efficiency, and implement continuous improvement projects. Advances technical project proposals through to completion.
- Oversee outsourced vendor support.
- Assist in training maintenance, instrumentation, and operations personnel.
- Additional responsibilities include materials clearance, spare parts inventory, change controls, incident investigation, participating in safety reviews, specifications, leading projects during plant shutdowns and other common GMP engineering tasks.
Additional Skills Needed:
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Hands-on and a problem solver. Greater time in the field than at the desk.
- Communicates effectively and promptly at all levels of the organization.
- Strong theoretical and practical technical understanding with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Works well with technical and non-technical personnel.
- Solid technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Candidates with GMP and/or pharmaceutical industry experience are preferred.
Requirements based on level:
Engineer II:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Biotech or Chemical company. GMP experience preferred.
Engineer III:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field. Professional certifications and licenses as appropriate.
- At least 4 years of experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Engineer IV:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Senior Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 6 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Staff Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 7 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Principal Engineer:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
- Biotech, Chemical or Industrial experience preferred.
Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Stands for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Frequently performs routine tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Maintenance Engineer
Verify your degree CIP code qualifies
Check that your engineering degree maps to an approved STEM CIP code before applying. Mechanical, electrical, industrial, and systems engineering degrees commonly qualify, but your DSO confirms the exact code on your I-20.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter directly whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify. Subsidiaries and job sites sometimes operate under separate EIN registrations that aren't covered by a parent company's enrollment.
Target facilities-heavy industries with engineering headcount
Maintenance Engineer roles in semiconductor fabrication, automotive plants, and energy infrastructure tend to have structured engineering teams familiar with OPT paperwork. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active STEM OPT hiring history in these sectors.
Build your I-983 training plan around technical competencies
Your I-983 must show how the Maintenance Engineer role applies your STEM degree. Document specific learning objectives tied to predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, or systems troubleshooting, and get supervisor sign-off before your extension start date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Maintenance Engineer prevailing wages vary by region and industry classification. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-3029 before negotiations so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the wage level your employer will certify on your training plan.
File your extension request 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted within the 90-day window before your initial OPT end date. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization that can't be corrected retroactively, so track your I-20 end date carefully.
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Find Maintenance Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title alone. If your degree is in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering and maps to an approved STEM CIP code, the role qualifies as long as it applies that engineering knowledge directly. Your DSO reviews the connection between your degree and the position before endorsing the STEM OPT extension on your I-20.
How do I find Maintenance Engineer employers enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is required for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student, but enrollment isn't always visible on job postings. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active STEM OPT hiring history, so you can focus on companies already set up to onboard you without delays. You can also ask HR to confirm enrollment by requesting their E-Verify company ID.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Maintenance Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe how the Maintenance Engineer role relates to your STEM degree with specific, measurable learning goals. For this role, that typically means documenting objectives around preventive maintenance systems, equipment reliability analysis, or root cause investigation methods. Both you and your supervisor sign the form, and your DSO must endorse it before your STEM OPT extension begins. USCIS can audit these plans, so vague descriptions aren't sufficient.
What happens to my work authorization during cap-gap if I'm on STEM OPT?
If you're on STEM OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can keep working as a Maintenance Engineer during this period without interruption. If your H-1B petition is selected and approved, your status transitions on October 1. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance covering exactly which OPT categories are eligible.
Can I work at multiple sites or for a staffing agency on STEM OPT as a Maintenance Engineer?
Maintenance Engineers sometimes work across multiple facilities or through contract staffing arrangements, which creates OPT compliance questions. The E-Verify requirement applies to your actual employer of record, not each client site. If a staffing agency is your employer, that agency must be enrolled in E-Verify and must sign your I-983. Third-party placement where the staffing firm isn't your legal employer doesn't satisfy STEM OPT requirements under USCIS rules.
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