STEM OPT Process Development Engineer Jobs
Process Development Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in engineering or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Join our Cooler Integration Team as a Manufacturing/Process Engineer, where you’ll own and improve critical production processes from development through execution. You’ll partner with design engineering on new product launches, troubleshoot issues through failure analysis, and drive continuous improvements in yield, quality, and cost. This is a hands-on, high-impact role blending creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and improvements
- Diagnose defects and lead corrective actions with Quality and Engineering teams
- Support production, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally on tooling, testing, and new product introductions
- Use data and lean methods to optimize performance and efficiency
What We’re Looking For:
- 4+ years in manufacturing/process engineering (mechanical or electromechanical)
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical field
- Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with lean tools, process documentation, and manufacturing systems (SAP/ERP a plus)
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
If you’re a driven self-starter who wants ownership, challenge, and growth—this is a great opportunity to build your career with a supportive, collaborative team.
Salary Range:
$90,800.00-$121,100.00
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Be visionary
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Join our Cooler Integration Team as a Manufacturing/Process Engineer, where you’ll own and improve critical production processes from development through execution. You’ll partner with design engineering on new product launches, troubleshoot issues through failure analysis, and drive continuous improvements in yield, quality, and cost. This is a hands-on, high-impact role blending creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and improvements
- Diagnose defects and lead corrective actions with Quality and Engineering teams
- Support production, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally on tooling, testing, and new product introductions
- Use data and lean methods to optimize performance and efficiency
What We’re Looking For:
- 4+ years in manufacturing/process engineering (mechanical or electromechanical)
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical field
- Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with lean tools, process documentation, and manufacturing systems (SAP/ERP a plus)
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Required
If you’re a driven self-starter who wants ownership, challenge, and growth—this is a great opportunity to build your career with a supportive, collaborative team.
Salary Range:
$90,800.00-$121,100.00
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the DHS STEM OPT eligible fields list. Chemical engineering, materials science, and bioengineering codes all qualify for Process Development Engineer roles, but adjacent degrees like applied chemistry may require confirmation from your DSO.
Build an I-983 training plan around process milestones
Write your training objectives around specific deliverables in scale-up, validation, or manufacturing process design, not generic engineering tasks. Employers reviewing your I-983 need to see measurable learning goals tied to your actual role, or USCIS may issue a request for evidence.
Target employers who already file LCAs for engineers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have certified Labor Condition Applications for Process Engineer or Process Development titles. Repeat LCA filers in pharma, semiconductors, and specialty chemicals are already familiar with STEM OPT compliance requirements.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting any offer
Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify company ID or check the employer's status directly through the E-Verify employer search. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how far you are in the offer process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by E-Verify status
Search Process Development Engineer openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers verified for STEM OPT hiring so you don't spend time applying to companies that can't support your extension. Filter by industry to focus on biotech, pharma, or semiconductor manufacturing.
Start cap-gap planning before your OPT expires
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's H-1B filing calendar during the offer stage, not after your EAD runs out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Development Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO confirms eligibility and updates your I-20 before USCIS approves the extension.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Process Development Engineer?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your day-to-day engineering work, such as process scale-up, design of experiments, or validation protocol development. Vague goals like 'gain industry experience' are insufficient. Both you and your employer's authorized representative sign the form, and your DSO must receive it before your extension start date.
How do I verify that my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool, which lets you look up companies by name or employer identification number. Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify ID during the offer stage. Employers in federal contracting or operating in certain states may be required to enroll, but many smaller manufacturers are not and may need to register before hiring you.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer changes the role after I start?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires an amended I-983 submitted to your DSO within five days. If you move to a different legal entity, such as a subsidiary or acquired company, that entity must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Failing to update your training plan puts your STEM OPT status at risk, so notify your DSO promptly when any significant change occurs.
Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs that are open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Process Development Engineer openings from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you can focus on roles where your STEM OPT extension is actually supported. You can also cross-reference the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm that job descriptions align with your degree field before you apply.