STEM OPT Tool Engineer Jobs
Tool Engineer roles in manufacturing, aerospace, and precision machining qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must align with an approved STEM CIP code to qualify.
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This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Equipment Engineers to join our Production Engineering organization in Portland, OR. This Equipment Asset Integration/Systems focused position will support exciting new endeavors in the Fabrication Division. Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior engineers.
A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and equipment services, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This is an equipment development, implementation, and improvement role. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment concepts and design solutions for the Production System.
- Compile and analyze technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design, usability, and rate estimates.
- Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and release bid and purchase specifications for equipment needs from suppliers.
- Troubleshoot current production issues related to quality, safety, and repeatability.
- Develop and implement workarounds and maintain configuration of hardware and documentation.
- Perform studies and make recommendations for disposition of assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 2 or more years’ related engineering work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 or more years of project management experience supporting complex technical projects, evaluating/selecting equipment solutions, and assessing spare parts inventory in a production environment
- 1 or more years of experience working with hardware, software, and documentation configuration management
- 1 or more years of experience working to industry standards including compliance with hardware and safety codes
- Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate across teams
PAY RATE RANGE
65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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
This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Equipment Engineers to join our Production Engineering organization in Portland, OR. This Equipment Asset Integration/Systems focused position will support exciting new endeavors in the Fabrication Division. Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior engineers.
A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and equipment services, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This is an equipment development, implementation, and improvement role. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Evaluate program and project requirements, develop complex equipment concepts and design solutions for the Production System.
- Compile and analyze technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design, usability, and rate estimates.
- Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and release bid and purchase specifications for equipment needs from suppliers.
- Troubleshoot current production issues related to quality, safety, and repeatability.
- Develop and implement workarounds and maintain configuration of hardware and documentation.
- Perform studies and make recommendations for disposition of assets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- 2 or more years’ related engineering work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 or more years of project management experience supporting complex technical projects, evaluating/selecting equipment solutions, and assessing spare parts inventory in a production environment
- 1 or more years of experience working with hardware, software, and documentation configuration management
- 1 or more years of experience working to industry standards including compliance with hardware and safety codes
- Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate across teams
PAY RATE RANGE
65 - 70 USD hourly
BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
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 Tool Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you apply. Mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and materials science degrees commonly support Tool Engineer roles, but manufacturing technology programs vary by institution.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview round. Manufacturers and contract shops sometimes lack enrollment, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of the role's technical fit.
Target employers with active STEM OPT training plans
Search Migrate Mate to find Tool Engineer roles at E-Verify-enrolled employers with documented histories of sponsoring STEM OPT students. Filtering by employer E-Verify status early removes candidates that can't legally extend your authorization.
Build your I-983 training plan around tooling competencies
Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree to specific on-the-job learning goals. For Tool Engineer roles, document measurable objectives around GD&T application, fixture design, or CAM programming rather than listing generic engineering tasks that don't reflect the position.
File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days early
USCIS recommends submitting your extension application no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Late filing after your EAD expires means an immediate gap in authorization, which can disqualify you from active Tool Engineer positions mid-hiring process.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Tool Engineer prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area and industry classification. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code before negotiating, so you can verify your offer meets DOL wage requirements and flag discrepancies before your I-983 is submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tool Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Tool Engineer positions typically qualify if your degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and the role uses that STEM knowledge directly. Degrees in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, and materials science are the most common qualifying fields. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before filing.
Does my Tool Engineer employer have to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just a best practice. If your employer isn't enrolled at the time you file your extension, USCIS will deny it. Verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer, not after.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Tool Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe how the Tool Engineer role connects to your STEM degree through specific, measurable learning objectives. For this role, that typically includes competencies in tooling design, fixture development, tolerance analysis, or manufacturing process optimization. Generic descriptions that don't tie back to your degree field can trigger a USCIS request for evidence.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
Cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT EAD automatically if your H-1B visa petition is filed before your current OPT expires and the H-1B start date is October 1. You can continue working as a Tool Engineer in the same role during this period without interruption, as long as your employer remains E-Verify enrolled and your I-983 stays current.
Where can I find Tool Engineer jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters Tool Engineer roles by E-Verify enrollment status, so you're only seeing positions where the STEM OPT extension is actually possible. That saves time you'd otherwise spend confirming employer eligibility after applying. Search by location, industry, and authorization type to narrow results to roles that match your degree and timeline.