STEM OPT Product Development Engineer Jobs

Product Development Engineer roles in hardware, software, and manufacturing systems qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field must map to an approved CIP code.

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Open Jobs52+
Work Type96% On-site
Top LocationBoise, ID
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BSH Home Appliances
Engineer II, Product Development
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Engineer II, Product Development
BSH Home Appliances
New Bern, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$85k - $114k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KLA
HPC Engineer for Product Development
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HPC Engineer for Product Development
KLA
Milpitas, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
DevOps
$136k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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LG Electronics
Product Development Engineer II
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Product Development Engineer II
LG Electronics
Alpharetta, Georgia
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Andersen Corporation
Product Development Engineer I
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Product Development Engineer I
Andersen Corporation
Bayport, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$79k - $122k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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ECA Medical Instruments
Product Development Engineer
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ECA Medical Instruments
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Product Development Engineer
ECA Medical Instruments
Newbury Park, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Biomedical Engineering
Project Management
$91k - $109k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Product Development Engineer

Verify your CIP code before applying

Pull up your degree on the USCIS STEM OPT designated degree list and confirm your CIP code maps to an approved field. Product development roles often require engineering or materials science degrees, so a mismatch can disqualify your extension before you file.

Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment

Search E-Verify's employer search tool to confirm a company is actively enrolled before investing time in their application process. Product development teams at hardware startups frequently skip E-Verify enrollment, making them ineligible to hire you on STEM OPT.

Target manufacturers with active DOL LCA filings

Use Migrate Mate to find Product Development Engineer employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals they've sponsored work authorization before and understand the compliance requirements your STEM OPT training plan demands.

Draft your I-983 training plan around project milestones

Your I-983 must connect your engineering coursework to specific product development tasks, like design verification or prototype iteration. Tie each learning objective to a measurable deliverable so your DSO and employer can sign off without revision delays.

Ask recruiters about E-Verify status in the first call

Raise E-Verify enrollment in your initial recruiter screen, not after an offer. Product development hiring moves fast, and discovering a company isn't enrolled after clearing technical rounds wastes weeks you can't recover during your OPT window.

Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers against prevailing wage

Run your job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your STEM OPT training plan must document that your compensation meets DOL wage standards for the role, so knowing the prevailing wage level protects you during offer review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Product Development Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree maps to an approved CIP code on the USCIS STEM OPT designated degree list. Engineering and materials science degrees covering product development work typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility when you apply for the extension through your school before your initial OPT expires.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Product Development Engineer?

Your I-983 must describe how your day-to-day engineering work connects to your STEM degree, name a direct supervisor who will mentor you, and list measurable learning objectives tied to product development tasks like design validation, prototyping, or cross-functional project ownership. USCIS requires both you and your employer to sign it, and your DSO reviews it before certifying the extension.

How do I confirm my Product Development Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?

Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name or EIN before accepting an offer. Many product development teams at early-stage hardware companies haven't enrolled, which legally bars them from hiring STEM OPT students regardless of intent. Confirming enrollment early prevents offer rescissions after you've already left another position.

What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer's H-1B petition is filed during my extension?

If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS issues this extension automatically, but you should confirm your I-20 reflects the cap-gap period before continuing to work past your OPT end date.

Where can I find Product Development Engineer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT requirements?

Migrate Mate filters Product Development Engineer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have never sponsored work authorization. Searching there lets you prioritize roles where the hiring team already knows what an I-983 is and what signing it requires.