STEM OPT Process Control Engineer Jobs
Process Control Engineer roles in manufacturing, energy, and chemical processing are strong fits for F-1 students on STEM OPT. Your 24-month STEM extension applies when your chemical, electrical, or systems engineering degree aligns with the role, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to participate in your training plan.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
As a Process Control Engineer at Micron, you will be a member of the Research and Development Process Control Systems (PCS) team, responsible for developing and implementing process control practices at Micron. We collaborate with fellow engineers across Micron's Process Development, Manufacturing, and IS organizations to analyze and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) conditions, and identify process capability improvement opportunities. You can expect to act as a mentor and trainer on statistical concepts, applications, and techniques and work with R&D process areas directly to understand their needs, processes, and challenges.
Specifically, a successful candidate will use traditional and AI assisted methods to develop and maintain data queries and reporting solutions to measure process capability and other SPC metrics, and analyze and present data to process teams and management. They would participate with the worldwide PCS team to standardize and share process control solutions and improve our practices across the global Micron network.
Are you curious and enjoy continually learning? Come join our team of dedicated engineers!
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
- Design and implement solutions to identify and reduce process variation and develop systems that automate or simplify process control tasks
- Write scripts to extract, shape and filter data for analysis
- Extracting data from different databases via SQL and other query languages and apply data cleansing, outlier identification, and missing data techniques
- Establish and maintain effective relationships
- Organize tasks for maximum efficiency, incorporating department priorities
- Coordinate and thoughtfully facilitate meetings and project teams
- Communicate complex analysis in a succinct and impactful manner
YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of SPC
- Analytical problem-solving and data analysis skills
- The ability to learn new process control tools quickly and work independently
- Experience developing, teaching, and presenting technical subjects
- Experience in other PCS subjects is a plus; Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Run-to-Run Control (R2R), Scheduling or Sampling, Process Metrology, and semiconductor process equipment interfaces
- Ability to balance multiple high priority projects
- General semiconductor process knowledge
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or an equivalent Micron job standing of Engineer or higher is required.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
As a Process Control Engineer at Micron, you will be a member of the Research and Development Process Control Systems (PCS) team, responsible for developing and implementing process control practices at Micron. We collaborate with fellow engineers across Micron's Process Development, Manufacturing, and IS organizations to analyze and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) conditions, and identify process capability improvement opportunities. You can expect to act as a mentor and trainer on statistical concepts, applications, and techniques and work with R&D process areas directly to understand their needs, processes, and challenges.
Specifically, a successful candidate will use traditional and AI assisted methods to develop and maintain data queries and reporting solutions to measure process capability and other SPC metrics, and analyze and present data to process teams and management. They would participate with the worldwide PCS team to standardize and share process control solutions and improve our practices across the global Micron network.
Are you curious and enjoy continually learning? Come join our team of dedicated engineers!
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
- Design and implement solutions to identify and reduce process variation and develop systems that automate or simplify process control tasks
- Write scripts to extract, shape and filter data for analysis
- Extracting data from different databases via SQL and other query languages and apply data cleansing, outlier identification, and missing data techniques
- Establish and maintain effective relationships
- Organize tasks for maximum efficiency, incorporating department priorities
- Coordinate and thoughtfully facilitate meetings and project teams
- Communicate complex analysis in a succinct and impactful manner
YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of SPC
- Analytical problem-solving and data analysis skills
- The ability to learn new process control tools quickly and work independently
- Experience developing, teaching, and presenting technical subjects
- Experience in other PCS subjects is a plus; Fault Detection and Classification (FDC), Run-to-Run Control (R2R), Scheduling or Sampling, Process Metrology, and semiconductor process equipment interfaces
- Ability to balance multiple high priority projects
- General semiconductor process knowledge
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or an equivalent Micron job standing of Engineer or higher is required.
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Process Control Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM-designated degree list published by USCIS. Process control roles typically require chemical, electrical, or systems engineering degrees, and a mismatch disqualifies you from the 24-month extension regardless of employer willingness.
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. A subsidiary or contract employer may operate under a separate EIN that isn't enrolled, which would invalidate your STEM OPT training plan before it begins.
Align your I-983 training goals to process control deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must tie learning objectives to measurable engineering outcomes, such as reducing loop deviation percentages or commissioning distributed control system upgrades. Vague goals get rejected by your DSO. Draft these with your direct supervisor before your first day.
Target industries with consistent OPT hiring histories
Chemical processing, oil and gas, and advanced manufacturing plants file Labor Condition Applications for process control roles at higher rates than general industrial employers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed LCAs for similar job titles in your target metro area.
Search for Process Control Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters listings to show employers verified for STEM OPT hiring, saving you from applying to companies that can't support your training plan. Use it to target roles where the employer's E-Verify enrollment and STEM hiring history are already confirmed.
Start cap-gap planning before your OPT end date
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, cap-gap protections automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel at least 90 days before your EAD expiration to avoid a work authorization gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a process control engineering role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering, and the role directly applies that training. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. Your DSO will verify that your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM-designated degree list before recommending the OPT extension on your I-20.
What must my employer do to support my STEM OPT training plan?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and must co-sign your I-983 training plan, which documents specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role connects to your STEM degree. The employer also commits to reporting any material changes to your training, such as a site transfer or shift in job duties, to your DSO within five business days.
How do I find process control engineering employers that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Process Control Engineer roles filtered to employers verified for STEM OPT hiring. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for process control job titles in your area, which signals active immigration program participation.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT ends?
If your employer submits a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap provisions automatically extend your work authorization and status through September 30. You can continue working in your process control role during that period without interruption. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance that your DSO and employer's counsel should review together well before your EAD end date.
Can I switch process control engineering employers while on STEM OPT?
Yes, but you must update your I-983 training plan with the new employer before starting work there. The new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Your DSO issues a new I-20 reflecting the change, and you have up to ten days after leaving your old employer to report the transition. Gaps between positions beyond 90 days of aggregate unemployment can jeopardize your OPT status.