STEM OPT Mechanical Designer Jobs
Mechanical Designer roles in CAD modeling, tooling, and product development qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins. This page surfaces Mechanical Designer openings at verified E-Verify employers.
Find STEM OPT Mechanical Designer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 40+ Mechanical Designer jobs
See all 40+ Mechanical Designer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Mechanical Designer roles.
Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Design Manager - R&D
The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite
Your role and responsibilities:
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining high quality mechanical designs using SolidWorks to support new product development, continuous improvement, and plant/production needs. This role contributes to mechanical design excellence by applying advanced CAD skills, implementing efficient design practices, and ensuring documentation accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with engineering standards.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead mechanical design and documentation by creating and managing detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and GD&T/tolerance analyses in SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to design standards.
- Develop robust, manufacturable mechanical solutions for Electric Motors and Drives, including aluminum die castings, cast iron components, plastic injection‑molded parts, and other precision mechanical elements.
- Drive cross‑functional collaboration and project execution by partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align design intent with functional requirements, manufacturability, cost targets, and production constraints.
- Support product development and continuous improvement through prototype build support, testing participation, root‑cause analysis, mentoring junior designers, and contributing innovative ideas to enhance design workflows and product performance.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering - Preferred) with minimum 2 years experience OR Associate’s Degree (Mechanical Design/Drafting - Preferred) with minimum 4 years experience in Mechanical Design.
- Expertise in complex part and assembly modeling for production‑ready designs.
- Strong command of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, and a variety of manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.
- Proven ability to create accurate production documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.
- Preferred Experience Includes: SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management), SolidWorks Design Professional Certification (CSWP), FEA or simulation tools, SAP or PLM systems, and design support for electromechanical or industrial products. PMP Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, Working knowledge of UL, CSA, IEEE, NEMA regulatory compliance.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Design Manager - R&D
The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite
Your role and responsibilities:
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining high quality mechanical designs using SolidWorks to support new product development, continuous improvement, and plant/production needs. This role contributes to mechanical design excellence by applying advanced CAD skills, implementing efficient design practices, and ensuring documentation accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with engineering standards.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead mechanical design and documentation by creating and managing detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and GD&T/tolerance analyses in SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to design standards.
- Develop robust, manufacturable mechanical solutions for Electric Motors and Drives, including aluminum die castings, cast iron components, plastic injection‑molded parts, and other precision mechanical elements.
- Drive cross‑functional collaboration and project execution by partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align design intent with functional requirements, manufacturability, cost targets, and production constraints.
- Support product development and continuous improvement through prototype build support, testing participation, root‑cause analysis, mentoring junior designers, and contributing innovative ideas to enhance design workflows and product performance.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering - Preferred) with minimum 2 years experience OR Associate’s Degree (Mechanical Design/Drafting - Preferred) with minimum 4 years experience in Mechanical Design.
- Expertise in complex part and assembly modeling for production‑ready designs.
- Strong command of mechanical design fundamentals, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, and a variety of manufacturing processes such as die casting, machining, stamping, plastic molding, and fabrication.
- Proven ability to create accurate production documentation, including detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering records, while supporting design changes and revisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for engineering analysis, data reporting, and technical presentations.
- Preferred Experience Includes: SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management), SolidWorks Design Professional Certification (CSWP), FEA or simulation tools, SAP or PLM systems, and design support for electromechanical or industrial products. PMP Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, Working knowledge of UL, CSA, IEEE, NEMA regulatory compliance.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
ABBCareers
RunwithABB
Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
See all 40+ STEM OPT Mechanical Designer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new STEM OPT Mechanical Designer Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Mechanical Designer
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Mechanical Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Engineering both carry CIP codes that qualify for STEM OPT, but your DSO must confirm the exact code on your I-20 before approving the extension. A mismatch delays your filing and can cut into your authorized period.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Employers can look up their own status in the E-Verify portal, and you can ask for their E-Verify company ID as confirmation.
Search Mechanical Designer roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Mechanical Designer openings by E-Verify enrollment, so you're only seeing employers who can legally support your STEM OPT extension, not just companies that look relevant in a general job search.
Tailor your I-983 to mechanical design work
Your Form I-983 training plan must connect your day-to-day tasks, such as SolidWorks modeling or GD&T review, to learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Generic job descriptions get flagged during USCIS audits, so be specific about engineering skills you're developing.
Target employers filing LCAs for design roles
Run your target companies through the OFLC Wage Search to see whether they've filed Labor Condition Applications for Mechanical Designer or similar roles. Regular LCA activity signals an established process for employing international workers in technical positions.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation fit
The O*NET profile for Mechanical Designers specifies the degree requirements and core competencies that define the role. Referencing this in your I-983 and in conversations with HR strengthens the case that your work qualifies under STEM OPT's training plan requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mechanical Designer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology, and the role involves applying that technical training directly. Your DSO confirms eligibility by checking the CIP code on your I-20 against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; the degree-to-role connection does.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for my Mechanical Designer job search?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal employment eligibility verification system. If an employer isn't enrolled at the time you start, your extension is invalid regardless of approval. Before you invest time in an application or interview process, confirm enrollment directly with HR or through E-Verify's public employer search. Migrate Mate surfaces Mechanical Designer roles at employers already confirmed in E-Verify.
What goes into the Form I-983 training plan for a Mechanical Designer?
The I-983 must describe how your daily tasks, such as 3D modeling, tolerance stack-up analysis, or design-for-manufacturability review, connect to learning objectives rooted in your STEM degree. You list the skills you're developing, the supervision structure, and how your employer will evaluate your progress. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes the extension. A vague or generic plan is a common audit trigger.
How does cap-gap coverage work if I'm applying for H-1B while on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT is still valid when you file an H-1B visa petition and your status doesn't expire before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. For Mechanical Designers, this means you can keep working at your E-Verify employer without interruption while USCIS adjudicates the H-1B. You don't need to take any separate action; the extension is triggered by the timely H-1B filing itself.
How do I find Mechanical Designer employers who support STEM OPT?
Start with employers who have a track record of filing Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles, which you can verify through the OFLC Wage Search. E-Verify enrollment is the other non-negotiable filter. Migrate Mate combines both signals, showing you Mechanical Designer openings at employers who meet the E-Verify requirement and have demonstrated history of sponsoring technical roles, so you're not researching each company manually.