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Solution Engineer roles sit at the intersection of technical depth and client-facing problem-solving, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, engineering, or information systems. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role aligns with your degree's CIP code.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Jun 18, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 JANESVILLE, WI, US, 53546-8729 CHICAGO, IL, US, 60661-4555
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 331822
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $73,400.00 – $122,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 5%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
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18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
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6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
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Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
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Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Solutions Engineer (RPA) designs, develops, tests, implements, and supports automation solutions that improve business processes across multiple systems and applications. The role partners with business stakeholders to understand automation opportunities, translate requirements into scalable solution designs, and deliver robotic process automation, low-code applications, and orchestrated workflows. The position applies working knowledge of automation platforms, scripting concepts, artificial intelligence-enabled tools, and control room operations to improve process efficiency, reliability, and user experience. The role contributes to automation standards, reusable components, and delivery practices under general guidance to support scalable and maintainable solutions. This position works hybrid 2-3 days per week from one of the following offices: Lake Forest, IL, downtown Chicago, IL, or Janesville WI.
You Will
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Partner with business stakeholders to identify, clarify, and prioritize automation opportunities by assessing business processes, expected outcomes, system dependencies, and operational needs.
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Define technical, operational, and user requirements and translate them into practical automation solution designs, reusable components, workflows, and documentation aligned to business requirements.
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Design, develop, test, implement, and document automation solutions, including robotic process automation bots, low-code applications, and orchestrated workflows that interact with multiple systems and applications.
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Apply robotic process automation, low-code, AI-enabled workflow, machine learning, and agent-based automation concepts to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and support scalable business operations.
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Deliver automation solutions through development, testing, deployment, stabilization, and optimization activities while addressing performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational stability requirements.
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Apply and contribute to automation standards, frameworks, governance practices, and reusable development approaches to support scalable, maintainable, and consistent automation delivery.
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Use AI-assisted development tools to support solution design, code development, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of automation delivery processes.
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Monitor and support automation scheduling and control room operations, including performance tracking, issue troubleshooting, schedule coordination, stakeholder communication, and production support.
You Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required
2+ years in automation development, application development, or related technical field required
None designing and implementing automation solutions across multiple systems or business processes preferred
Knowledge of robotic process automation platforms, low-code platforms, workflow automation tools, and related development practices, including Microsoft Power Platform, Blue Prism, Alteryx, or comparable technologies.
Experience using programming, scripting, data, or application development languages and tools such as SQL, Python, .NET, Java, or equivalent technologies to build or support automation solutions.
Experience analyzing business processes, documenting requirements, translating stakeholder needs into technical designs, and developing solutions that improve process efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
Knowledge of automation lifecycle practices, including solution design, testing, deployment, documentation, monitoring, troubleshooting, control room support, and continuous improvement.
Experience applying AI-enabled tools, intelligent workflows, machine learning concepts, or agent-based automation concepts to improve solution development, documentation, testing, or business process outcomes.
RPA platform certification or relevant automation/low-code certification preferred
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
Date: Jun 18, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 JANESVILLE, WI, US, 53546-8729 CHICAGO, IL, US, 60661-4555
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 331822
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $73,400.00 – $122,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 5%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
-
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
-
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
-
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
-
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
-
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Solutions Engineer (RPA) designs, develops, tests, implements, and supports automation solutions that improve business processes across multiple systems and applications. The role partners with business stakeholders to understand automation opportunities, translate requirements into scalable solution designs, and deliver robotic process automation, low-code applications, and orchestrated workflows. The position applies working knowledge of automation platforms, scripting concepts, artificial intelligence-enabled tools, and control room operations to improve process efficiency, reliability, and user experience. The role contributes to automation standards, reusable components, and delivery practices under general guidance to support scalable and maintainable solutions. This position works hybrid 2-3 days per week from one of the following offices: Lake Forest, IL, downtown Chicago, IL, or Janesville WI.
You Will
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Partner with business stakeholders to identify, clarify, and prioritize automation opportunities by assessing business processes, expected outcomes, system dependencies, and operational needs.
-
Define technical, operational, and user requirements and translate them into practical automation solution designs, reusable components, workflows, and documentation aligned to business requirements.
-
Design, develop, test, implement, and document automation solutions, including robotic process automation bots, low-code applications, and orchestrated workflows that interact with multiple systems and applications.
-
Apply robotic process automation, low-code, AI-enabled workflow, machine learning, and agent-based automation concepts to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and support scalable business operations.
-
Deliver automation solutions through development, testing, deployment, stabilization, and optimization activities while addressing performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational stability requirements.
-
Apply and contribute to automation standards, frameworks, governance practices, and reusable development approaches to support scalable, maintainable, and consistent automation delivery.
-
Use AI-assisted development tools to support solution design, code development, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of automation delivery processes.
-
Monitor and support automation scheduling and control room operations, including performance tracking, issue troubleshooting, schedule coordination, stakeholder communication, and production support.
You Have
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required
2+ years in automation development, application development, or related technical field required
None designing and implementing automation solutions across multiple systems or business processes preferred
Knowledge of robotic process automation platforms, low-code platforms, workflow automation tools, and related development practices, including Microsoft Power Platform, Blue Prism, Alteryx, or comparable technologies.
Experience using programming, scripting, data, or application development languages and tools such as SQL, Python, .NET, Java, or equivalent technologies to build or support automation solutions.
Experience analyzing business processes, documenting requirements, translating stakeholder needs into technical designs, and developing solutions that improve process efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
Knowledge of automation lifecycle practices, including solution design, testing, deployment, documentation, monitoring, troubleshooting, control room support, and continuous improvement.
Experience applying AI-enabled tools, intelligent workflows, machine learning concepts, or agent-based automation concepts to improve solution development, documentation, testing, or business process outcomes.
RPA platform certification or relevant automation/low-code certification preferred
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Solution Engineer
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every STEM degree automatically qualifies for the extension. Cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List published by DHS to confirm your major qualifies before you start your job search.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension can be approved. Ask HR directly whether the specific hiring entity, not just the parent company, holds an active E-Verify company ID.
Target pre-sales and technical roles with engineering titles
Solution Engineer postings often blend sales and engineering responsibilities. Roles weighted toward architecture design, API integration, or technical scoping are easier to tie to a STEM degree on your I-983 training plan than roles focused primarily on quota or revenue targets.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable learning goals
Your I-983 must connect daily job tasks to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Draft specific goals around systems integration, solution architecture, or data analysis before your start date so your DSO can approve the plan without delays.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by E-Verify status
Searching broadly for Solution Engineer roles wastes time on employers who can't hire you. Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-Verify enrollment so you only see roles where the STEM OPT extension is actually an option from day one.
File your extension request 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted no more than 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, so confirm your DSO's processing timeline well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solution Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the role is structured and whether your degree aligns with the job duties. Solution Engineer positions that emphasize systems architecture, technical implementation, or software integration typically qualify. You'll need to document the connection between your STEM degree and your daily responsibilities on the I-983 training plan. Roles that are primarily sales-focused with only incidental technical work are harder to justify to your DSO and USCIS.
Which STEM degrees support a Solution Engineer STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, and applied mathematics commonly support Solution Engineer roles. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree is in a borderline field like management information systems or industrial engineering, confirm the CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles, since not all concentrations within a field are listed.
How do I verify that a hiring employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask HR whether the specific legal entity extending the offer has an active E-Verify company ID. Large companies sometimes have subsidiaries or acquired units that aren't enrolled under the parent's account. You can also ask for the E-Verify company ID number and verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify program. Do this before you sign an offer, not after, since switching employers mid-extension requires a new I-983 and DSO approval.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Solution Engineer position?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, a description of the practical training, how your employer will supervise your work, and evaluation criteria. For Solution Engineer roles, strong learning objectives include designing technical solution architectures, applying systems integration methods, and using data analysis to scope client requirements. Generic objectives like 'improve communication skills' won't satisfy USCIS. Your employer's supervisor must co-sign the plan.
Where can I find Solution Engineer jobs open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Solution Engineer roles filtered by E-Verify enrollment, so you can confirm work authorization eligibility before applying. Standard job boards don't surface E-Verify status, which means you can spend weeks in a process only to find the employer can't support your extension. Filtering by E-Verify status at the start saves significant time and avoids the cap-gap risk of an expiring EAD while waiting on an employer who isn't eligible.