STEM OPT Senior Automation Specialist Jobs
Senior Automation Specialist roles in robotics, industrial controls, and process engineering qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering typically satisfy CIP code eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization to build your U.S. career.
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INTRODUCTION
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions helping industrial, infrastructure and defense customers address critical power and operational needs. The company delivers integrated solutions that combine energy storage technologies, power electronics, software-enabled intelligence, technical expertise and comprehensive global customer support. EnerSys supports customers across communications networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, material handling, transportation, aerospace and defense — including applications where power continuity is essential. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, EnerSys helps organizations manage energy more reliably, efficiently and intelligently in complex operating environments where uptime, safety and resilience matter.
Supporting Critical Operations Through Three Specialized Business Platforms:
- Network & Infrastructure Solutions (NIS) - Powering the connected world with trusted reserve power and critical infrastructure solutions.
- Industrial Mobility Solutions (IMS) - Powering industrial vehicles and equipment that keep essential goods and industries moving around the world.
- Precision Power Solutions (PPS) - Powering advanced, reliable, high-performance solutions for defense, aerospace, and specialized applications.
What We’re Offering
- Paid time off plus paid holidays
- Medical/dental/vision insurance plan
- Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan
- 401K plan
- Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continually strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.
Compensation Range: $72,700.00 - $91,000.00
Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.
JOB PURPOSE
The Finance AI & Automation Developer’s primary responsibilities are to design, build, & deploy automation and AI-driven solutions across FP&A & Investor Relations processes. These projects will require project leadership and coordination with cross-functional departments. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Process Improvement and focuses on eliminating manual work, accelerating reporting cycles, and enabling scalable, intelligent workflows across the FP&A & Investor Relations departments. The role will partner with the FP&A and Investor Relations teams to map current processes, identify automation opportunities, apply AI-enabled tools and analytical techniques to financial forecasting, and redesign workflows to reduce manual effort and cycle time. This role will focus on enhancing forecast accuracy, scenario modeling, and planning efficiency through advanced analytics, automation, and intelligent modeling approaches. This position will deploy solutions into production environments, validate outputs with stakeholders and coordinate with IT for access, infrastructure, & governance. The position will also monitor performance of automations & AI solutions as well as identify additional use cases and scale successful pilots. Responsibilities may also include other adhoc tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development and enhancement of financial forecasting and long-range planning models using AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics techniques.
- Analyze historical financial and operational data to identify patterns, forecast drivers, and opportunities for model automation or improvement.
- Evaluate forecast accuracy and model performance; document assumptions, methodologies, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Finance and IT stakeholders to pilot and integrate AI tools into budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning workflows.
- Assist in building scenario, sensitivity, and predictive models to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions.
- Evaluate forecast accuracy and model performance; document assumptions, methodologies, and improvement opportunities.
- Support data preparation, cleansing, and validation activities to ensure model integrity and reliability.
- Develop documentation, templates, and user guidance for AI-enabled forecasting tools and models.
- Transformation Project Leadership
- Power BI, Power Automate, & Power Query Projects
- AI Agent & Chatbot Projects
- AI Workflow Projects
- Predictive Modeling Projects
- Educate FP&A and Investor Relations Teams about AI Applications & Tools
- Project Documentation and Change Management
- Ad Hoc Projects & Tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Finance, or equivalent.
- Project Management experience required.
- Digital Process Automation experience required.
- AI workflow experience required.
- AI Agent creation experience required.
- App building experience required, either personal and/or professional.
- AI-generated coding experience required (e.g., Claude Code, Codex).
- Azure experience required.
- Strong understanding of data structures and APIs required.
- Experience with Python and/or other coding languages required.
- Experience working with large data sets or advanced modeling tools is a plus.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
- Lean methodology experience preferred.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP).
- Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Query experience preferred.
- 1–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent based on project volume and scope.
OTHER SKILLS
- Creative in finding solutions and overcoming obstacles.
- Demonstrates initiative and exercises good judgment.
- Curious and willing to ask questions and learn.
- Skilled in data management and project completion.
- Ability to present findings and data to audiences at various levels, including executive leadership.
- Highly motivated.
- Adaptable to change.
- Demonstrates a service-oriented approach toward colleagues and internal customers.
- Team player who also excels as an individual contributor.
- Fast learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks with varying deadlines.
- Articulate, positive, and outgoing communicator.
- Optimistic change agent who stays current with evolving technology and technical requirements.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Automation Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Electrical engineering, systems engineering, and computer science codes qualify. A mismatch delays your extension application and can interrupt your employment authorization.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. An employer who isn't enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of how interested they are in your automation background.
Target manufacturers with active PERM histories
Automation specialists are often sponsored through PERM labor certification on the path to a green card. Search DOL disclosure data to identify industrial employers who have filed PERM applications for similar roles, signaling they're experienced with sponsored foreign nationals.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Your I-983 must show how your Senior Automation Specialist duties relate to your STEM degree. Document specific technical goals: PLC programming milestones, robotics integration projects, or control system deployments. Vague plans get flagged by your DSO and delay approval.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by E-Verify employer status
Search Senior Automation Specialist openings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers verified through E-Verify enrollment data. This cuts the manual screening step so you spend time on applications, not on chasing down HR to confirm basic compliance.
Negotiate your start date around DSO processing time
Your DSO needs time to update your I-20 and recommend the STEM OPT extension before USCIS processes your I-765. Build at least 90 days of buffer between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to avoid an authorization gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Automation Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List and the role directly applies that training. Automation Specialist positions tied to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science degrees routinely qualify. Your DSO reviews the connection between your job duties and your degree field when recommending the extension on your I-20.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my automation employer?
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility verification system. This is a hard legal requirement, not a preference. Before accepting an offer, ask the hiring manager or HR to confirm active E-Verify enrollment. You can cross-check by searching the employer through the E-Verify employer search tool.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an automation role?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just a job description. For Senior Automation Specialist roles, list concrete technical goals such as designing control system architectures, programming industrial PLCs, or leading process automation deployments. Include evaluation criteria and supervision details. Your employer signs the form and your DSO reviews it before submitting your STEM OPT application to USCIS.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected during my STEM OPT period?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and your registration is selected, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Senior Automation Specialist without interruption during that window. USCIS issues updated I-94 records reflecting the extended period once the petition is received.
Where can I find Senior Automation Specialist jobs with E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate filters Senior Automation Specialist openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally hire STEM OPT students. You can also check DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for similar automation roles, which indicates familiarity with sponsoring international workers.