STEM OPT R D Engineering Jobs
R&D Engineering roles in product development, materials science, and systems design qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Your engineering, computer science, or applied sciences degree ties directly to the research and development work these positions require.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Join Stryker Neurovascular as a Staff Engineer, R&D, where you will support the development and manufacturing readiness of innovative neurovascular medical devices. In this role, you will apply engineering expertise to develop manufacturing processes, introduce automation solutions, and partner with cross-functional teams to advance products through development and launch within a regulated medical device environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop, optimize, and verify manufacturing processes, components, assemblies, and equipment used in the production of neurovascular medical devices.
- Translate product design requirements into manufacturing specifications and implement processes and equipment that support scalable production.
- Evaluate, qualify, and introduce semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment, including custom automation solutions from external vendors.
- Analyze and resolve complex product design and manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making.
- Lead engineering documentation activities and ensure compliance with design controls, risk management, validation requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred:
- Experience with neurovascular, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, catheter-based, or related medical devices.
- Experience designing and optimizing mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Experience applying materials science and manufacturing process knowledge to product development.
- Experience using DMAIC methodologies for process improvement and problem solving.
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles within a production environment.
- Experience designing automated manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
- Experience leading implementation of custom automation projects delivered by external equipment vendors.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAY RANGES:
$93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
INTRODUCTION
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Join Stryker Neurovascular as a Staff Engineer, R&D, where you will support the development and manufacturing readiness of innovative neurovascular medical devices. In this role, you will apply engineering expertise to develop manufacturing processes, introduce automation solutions, and partner with cross-functional teams to advance products through development and launch within a regulated medical device environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop, optimize, and verify manufacturing processes, components, assemblies, and equipment used in the production of neurovascular medical devices.
- Translate product design requirements into manufacturing specifications and implement processes and equipment that support scalable production.
- Evaluate, qualify, and introduce semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment, including custom automation solutions from external vendors.
- Analyze and resolve complex product design and manufacturing process issues using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making.
- Lead engineering documentation activities and ensure compliance with design controls, risk management, validation requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
Preferred:
- Experience with neurovascular, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, catheter-based, or related medical devices.
- Experience designing and optimizing mechanical assemblies using Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
- Experience applying materials science and manufacturing process knowledge to product development.
- Experience using DMAIC methodologies for process improvement and problem solving.
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles within a production environment.
- Experience designing automated manufacturing fixtures and equipment.
- Experience leading implementation of custom automation projects delivered by external equipment vendors.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAY RANGES:
$93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in R D Engineering
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code must appear on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Cross-check your transcript against that list so you're not targeting roles with a degree that doesn't qualify for the extension.
Confirm E-Verify status before interviews
Ask your recruiter directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you get deep into the interview process. R&D labs at smaller defense contractors and university spinouts frequently lack enrollment, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of role fit.
Use Migrate Mate to filter R&D employers
Search R&D Engineering roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active E-Verify enrollment and OPT hiring history. That filters out companies that can't support your extension before you spend time on applications.
Frame your I-983 training plan around your research scope
Your I-983 must connect your engineering degree to specific R&D tasks at the employer. Draft a plan that maps your coursework in areas like thermodynamics, signal processing, or materials characterization to the lab work you'll actually perform, not generic job duties.
Target employers with existing research agreements
Companies holding active DOD, DOE, or NSF contracts must comply with federal hiring documentation standards, which often means their HR teams already understand OPT timelines. Government-funded R&D environments tend to have smoother authorization workflows than commercial-only labs.
Time your DSO application to your project start date
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. For R&D roles with delayed project onboarding, confirm your actual start date with the employer first so your authorization window aligns with your real first day on the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do R&D Engineering jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
R&D Engineering roles qualify when your degree appears on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, and related applied fields typically satisfy the requirement. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid authorization gaps.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for an R&D role?
The I-983 must describe how your R&D Engineering work directly applies your STEM degree knowledge. For research roles, this means specifying the technical skills you'll use, the research goals of the position, and how the employer will supervise and evaluate your progress. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your DSO and employer must both sign the form before your extension is approved.
How do I verify that an R&D Engineering employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is an active E-Verify participant. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status. Some R&D employers, particularly smaller research firms and university-affiliated labs, are not enrolled even when they intend to hire STEM OPT students, so verify before signing any offer.
What happens to my STEM OPT if I'm still in the H-1B cap-gap period working in R&D?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and USCIS receives it by April 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your R&D Engineering work can continue uninterrupted during that period. USCIS issues an updated EAD reflecting the cap-gap extension, which you'll need to provide your employer.
Where can I find R&D Engineering jobs that support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists R&D Engineering positions filtered by employers with E-Verify enrollment and OPT hiring experience, so you can focus your search on companies that can actually support your authorization. R&D roles appear across aerospace, semiconductors, biotech, and defense sectors, and filtering by employer eligibility upfront saves you from pursuing opportunities that won't work out.