STEM OPT Technical Product Owner Jobs
Technical Product Owner roles sit at the intersection of technology and strategy, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, engineering, or information systems. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role directly applies your STEM degree.
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Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)
Contract (7 months 21 days)
Published 11 days ago
Automotive
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own Technical Product, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop design and technical requirements.
- Design distribution of function across the eco-system and document the feature design for development of component functionality and interfaces.
- Serve as the central resource with design as the product moves through development.
- Act as feature champion when coordinating product development with business stakeholder and align design activity with business goals and priorities.
- Manage the prioritization and refinement of the design work products while working with the development teams to clarify requirements balancing business needs with technical requirements.
- Lead issue resolution for systems in design. Maintain knowledge of application development and connectivity domain in the industry.
- Work with Business teams to define primary customer requirements for new connectivity features.
- Work with integration and development teams on a daily basis to identify, root cause and correct issues.
- Creation of user stories and requirements defining feature functionality.
- Issue/GIM management, Decision making group - Responsible to manage engineering vehicles issues on GIM system working with Design Release Engineer & other all stakeholders to find & implement RCA /PCA. Update all Issues in Meeting, glide path for specific vehicles line.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Master of Science / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred), from an accredited university
- Driveline, axles, transmission, electrified driveline systems, or powertrain systems engineering experience
- Experience in supervision or in direct team leadership
- Strong understanding of driveline components and interface requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex material to various audiences
- Strong leadership
- Self-motivated
- Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing work assignments
- Knowledge in powertrain product development processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects to successful conclusion
- System Level Thinker - The ability to understand how the different powertrain components and systems are interdependent
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components
- Thorough knowledge: Productivity software from Google and Microsoft
- High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $23.92/hour - $37.37/hour.
- Our offered benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
INTRODUCTION
Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)
Contract (7 months 21 days)
Published 11 days ago
Automotive
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own Technical Product, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop design and technical requirements.
- Design distribution of function across the eco-system and document the feature design for development of component functionality and interfaces.
- Serve as the central resource with design as the product moves through development.
- Act as feature champion when coordinating product development with business stakeholder and align design activity with business goals and priorities.
- Manage the prioritization and refinement of the design work products while working with the development teams to clarify requirements balancing business needs with technical requirements.
- Lead issue resolution for systems in design. Maintain knowledge of application development and connectivity domain in the industry.
- Work with Business teams to define primary customer requirements for new connectivity features.
- Work with integration and development teams on a daily basis to identify, root cause and correct issues.
- Creation of user stories and requirements defining feature functionality.
- Issue/GIM management, Decision making group - Responsible to manage engineering vehicles issues on GIM system working with Design Release Engineer & other all stakeholders to find & implement RCA /PCA. Update all Issues in Meeting, glide path for specific vehicles line.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Master of Science / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred), from an accredited university
- Driveline, axles, transmission, electrified driveline systems, or powertrain systems engineering experience
- Experience in supervision or in direct team leadership
- Strong understanding of driveline components and interface requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting complex material to various audiences
- Strong leadership
- Self-motivated
- Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing work assignments
- Knowledge in powertrain product development processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects to successful conclusion
- System Level Thinker - The ability to understand how the different powertrain components and systems are interdependent
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components
- Thorough knowledge: Productivity software from Google and Microsoft
- High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
COMPENSATION
- The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $23.92/hour - $37.37/hour.
- Our offered benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technical Product Owner
Verify your degree qualifies under CIP codes
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Confirm your specific major maps correctly before applying, since degrees in information systems or management information systems sometimes require verification with your DSO.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Every employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, not just willing to enroll. Ask hiring managers for their E-Verify Company ID or check the E-Verify employer search tool directly before signing any offer letter.
Target product teams in STEM-heavy industries
Technical Product Owner roles at software, fintech, biotech, and defense companies are more likely to involve STEM-qualifying work and have legal teams familiar with I-983 training plans. Focus your search on companies whose core product is built on engineering or data infrastructure.
Document STEM nexus in your I-983 training plan
Your I-983 must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your Technical Product Owner duties. Specify how you apply engineering principles, data analysis, or systems architecture in your day-to-day responsibilities rather than describing generic project management tasks.
Negotiate offer timing around your OPT end date
If your initial 12-month OPT expires before your STEM extension is approved, a cap-gap rule protects your authorization only if you're transitioning to H-1B visa. Otherwise, submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your EAD expires to avoid a work authorization gap.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT employers
Searching broadly wastes time on companies that have never filed for international talent. Migrate Mate filters Technical Product Owner roles by employers with active sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies already set up to support your STEM OPT authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Product Owner role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific duties and degree. If your Technical Product Owner role requires applying knowledge from a STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems, and your degree carries an eligible CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, the role can qualify. Your DSO will assess the connection when approving your I-983 training plan.
What must my employer do to hire me on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan, which outlines how the role applies your STEM degree. They're also required to report material changes to your training, provide mentorship aligned with your learning objectives, and confirm continued E-Verify participation for the duration of your STEM OPT extension. Employers who let their E-Verify enrollment lapse put your work authorization at risk.
How does the I-983 training plan apply to a Technical Product Owner position?
The I-983 must describe concrete STEM-related learning objectives tied to your actual job duties, not just your job title. For a Technical Product Owner, that means documenting how you apply systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, or engineering methodologies to product development. Vague descriptions like 'managing a backlog' without a STEM connection are common reasons DSOs request revisions before approving the plan.
Does cap-gap protection apply if my OPT expires while I'm waiting for H-1B approval?
Cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically if your employer filed an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expired and you were selected in the lottery. It covers the period between OPT expiration and October 1, when H-1B status begins. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance on their website. If you're not transitioning to H-1B, cap-gap does not apply, and your STEM OPT extension must be approved before your current EAD expires.
Where can I find Technical Product Owner jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Technical Product Owner roles filtered by employers with sponsorship history, making it easier to identify companies already familiar with STEM OPT requirements and E-Verify enrollment. Targeting employers with an established international hiring process reduces the back-and-forth around I-983 training plan approval and E-Verify confirmation that can slow down offers at companies hiring international candidates for the first time.