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Robotics engineering roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a real runway to build hands-on experience in automation, controls, or systems integration before your H-1B visa transition.
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Locus Robotics is transforming how the world’s leading brands run their warehouses, using AI and advanced robotics to move faster, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. Our LocusONE platform powers autonomous mobile robots that integrate seamlessly into existing operations, helping teams scale quickly, reduce costs, and keep up with growing demand.
Trusted by more than 150 leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial organizations across 350+ sites worldwide, we deliver real, measurable impact every day. Our Robots-as-a-Service model removes barriers to adoption and drives continuous innovation, giving customers the flexibility to adapt as their operations evolve. At Locus, you are working on technology that is actively reshaping supply chains and solving complex, real-world challenges at scale.
As an Onsite Technical Specialist, Robotics you will support our next-generation fully autonomous picking solution, Array. This is a high-impact, onsite role responsible for ensuring operational success, validating system performance, and acting as a key liaison between Customer Success, Product, Sales, and Engineering as Array evolves from Alpha to Beta and into General Availability.
This role is based onsite at a customer location in Louisville, KY and requires daily presence Monday through Friday from 6AM-2: 30PM ET.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite owner for Array system performance, ensuring daily operational success and stability.
- Monitor system health and performance, including robot activity, task execution, and workflow management.
- Proactively manage and optimize workflows to ensure throughput targets and operational KPIs are achieved.
- Perform onsite robot troubleshooting and repairs as needed to maintain system uptime and operational stability.
- Conduct onsite testing, validation, and performance analysis to support product development and continuous improvement.
- Support product validation efforts by providing structured feedback on system performance, usability, and edge cases.
- Compile and analyze operational data (Throughput, UPH, Lines Per Hour, utilization) to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
- Act as a liaison between customer operations and internal teams, ensuring clear communication of issues, priorities, and opportunities.
- Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures, best practices, and playbooks for Array deployments.
- Contribute to scaling efforts by helping define repeatable models for future Array deployments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations, robotics, automation, or technical customer-facing roles.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations, including picking workflows, labor management, and productivity metrics.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware or software systems, or strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn quickly.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into operational improvements.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, particularly in early-stage product deployments.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Willingness to work onsite daily at customer locations and adapt to operational schedules as needed.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Locus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The expected base salary range for this role is $50K to $80K annually, based on external market data, plus bonus and equity. Actual offers will depend on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, key or critical skills, geographic location, and current market and business conditions.
Application Fraud Detection Notice: To help maintain a fair and secure hiring process, Locus Robotics may use AI-assisted and other automated tools to detect suspected fraud, misrepresentation, or misuse of the application process. Hiring decisions are not made solely by automated means unless otherwise disclosed where required by law.
INTRODUCTION
Locus Robotics is transforming how the world’s leading brands run their warehouses, using AI and advanced robotics to move faster, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. Our LocusONE platform powers autonomous mobile robots that integrate seamlessly into existing operations, helping teams scale quickly, reduce costs, and keep up with growing demand.
Trusted by more than 150 leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial organizations across 350+ sites worldwide, we deliver real, measurable impact every day. Our Robots-as-a-Service model removes barriers to adoption and drives continuous innovation, giving customers the flexibility to adapt as their operations evolve. At Locus, you are working on technology that is actively reshaping supply chains and solving complex, real-world challenges at scale.
As an Onsite Technical Specialist, Robotics you will support our next-generation fully autonomous picking solution, Array. This is a high-impact, onsite role responsible for ensuring operational success, validating system performance, and acting as a key liaison between Customer Success, Product, Sales, and Engineering as Array evolves from Alpha to Beta and into General Availability.
This role is based onsite at a customer location in Louisville, KY and requires daily presence Monday through Friday from 6AM-2: 30PM ET.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite owner for Array system performance, ensuring daily operational success and stability.
- Monitor system health and performance, including robot activity, task execution, and workflow management.
- Proactively manage and optimize workflows to ensure throughput targets and operational KPIs are achieved.
- Perform onsite robot troubleshooting and repairs as needed to maintain system uptime and operational stability.
- Conduct onsite testing, validation, and performance analysis to support product development and continuous improvement.
- Support product validation efforts by providing structured feedback on system performance, usability, and edge cases.
- Compile and analyze operational data (Throughput, UPH, Lines Per Hour, utilization) to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
- Act as a liaison between customer operations and internal teams, ensuring clear communication of issues, priorities, and opportunities.
- Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures, best practices, and playbooks for Array deployments.
- Contribute to scaling efforts by helping define repeatable models for future Array deployments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations, robotics, automation, or technical customer-facing roles.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations, including picking workflows, labor management, and productivity metrics.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware or software systems, or strong technical aptitude with the ability to learn quickly.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into operational improvements.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, particularly in early-stage product deployments.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Willingness to work onsite daily at customer locations and adapt to operational schedules as needed.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Locus Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The expected base salary range for this role is $50K to $80K annually, based on external market data, plus bonus and equity. Actual offers will depend on factors such as the candidate’s experience, education, training, key or critical skills, geographic location, and current market and business conditions.
Application Fraud Detection Notice: To help maintain a fair and secure hiring process, Locus Robotics may use AI-assisted and other automated tools to detect suspected fraud, misrepresentation, or misuse of the application process. Hiring decisions are not made solely by automated means unless otherwise disclosed where required by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Robotics
Verify your CIP code covers robotics
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Mechanical, electrical, computer, and systems engineering codes all qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes use codes that don't appear on the list.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID or look up their enrollment status through the E-Verify portal. A robotics role at a hardware startup or a university spinout may not be enrolled, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers.
Target employers with active robotics LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application history shows robotics, automation, or controls engineering roles. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the filing process for comparable positions.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Your I-983 must list specific skills, equipment, and learning objectives tied to your robotics role, not generic language. Work with your DSO and supervisor to document goals like ROS proficiency, PLC programming, or computer vision system deployment before your extension start date.
Flag defense and government contractors early
Some robotics positions at defense contractors or national labs require security clearances that F-1 students typically can't obtain. Identify this requirement during the screening call so you don't spend weeks in a process that ends at background check.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If you receive an H-1B selection while on STEM OPT, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. File your H-1B petition before your EAD expires and notify your DSO immediately so your SEVIS record stays current.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which STEM degrees qualify for the OPT extension in robotics roles?
Any degree whose CIP code appears on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list qualifies. For robotics, that includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, systems engineering, and some mechatronics or applied physics programs. If your degree is interdisciplinary, confirm your exact CIP code with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT-eligible positions, since the code on your transcript determines eligibility, not the degree title.
Does every robotics employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for all STEM OPT employers, with no exceptions. This applies to hardware startups, research institutions, and large manufacturers alike. Before signing an offer, ask the employer for their E-Verify company ID or have HR confirm enrollment in writing. Working for a non-enrolled employer while on STEM OPT violates your status. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment before applying.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a robotics engineering role?
The I-983 must describe a structured training experience with concrete, measurable learning objectives tied directly to your degree field. For robotics, that means specifying skills like motion planning algorithms, sensor fusion, embedded systems programming, or robot operating system frameworks. Vague language like 'gain industry experience' won't satisfy USCIS. Your supervisor signs the plan, your DSO certifies it, and you must update it every 12 months or when your role changes materially.
Can I work on a robotics project for a client site under a staffing arrangement on STEM OPT?
Staffing and third-party placement arrangements on STEM OPT require the employer of record, not the end client, to be enrolled in E-Verify and to be the entity signing your I-983. USCIS scrutinizes these arrangements closely, and placements where the day-to-day supervision sits entirely with the end client often don't satisfy the employer-employee relationship requirement. Confirm with your DSO and review USCIS guidance before accepting a contract-to-hire or staffing-agency offer.
How does cap-gap work if I'm in a robotics role and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your EAD expires and you receive a timely filing receipt, cap-gap extends your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30. You can keep working in your robotics role without interruption. Your DSO must update your SEVIS record to reflect cap-gap status, and your employer should retain the receipt notice. If premium processing is available, using it reduces uncertainty about whether your petition will be approved before October 1.