Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in California
California is a leading hub for chemicals and materials innovation, with employers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego actively hiring F-1 STEM OPT candidates. Companies like Dow, Olin Corporation, and specialty materials firms in Silicon Valley sponsor STEM OPT workers in roles ranging from process engineering to polymer research and quality assurance.
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The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer I exhibits eagerness and potential to plan and accomplish goals with supervision and has the communication skill to leverage the technical knowledge of co-workers in various departments. The engineer has the skills to improve profitability on existing products in manufacturing areas.
- Identify and implement manufacturing projects which improve facility efficiency, reduce scrap, and/or improve product quality in order to contain and/or decrease costs. These include capital and WCM inspired projects.
- Work directly with colleagues in focused areas of productivity improvement.
- Interact with the Supervisors of the effected departments to ensure the effective implementation of systematic changes.
- Perform various facility improvement projects assisting building maintenance and 5-S efforts.
- Work with production supervision and operators to resolve immediate manufacturing problems on the shop floor.
- Originate and update manufacturing and engineering documentation including procedures, specifications, drawings and train personnel for the implementation of these procedures.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (required)
- Master's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (preferred)
- 2+ years experience working in an Engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated project leadership/management and team collaboration
- Progressive experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with experience working in operations, process engineering and manufacturing with demonstrated sense of urgency to successfully complete project goal(s)
- 2+ years experience (Hot Compression) Mold designing and/or Experience with molding plastics, preferably fluoropolymers (preferred)
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 annually, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based with a maximum of up to 18% on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Job Reference: USA14704
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer I exhibits eagerness and potential to plan and accomplish goals with supervision and has the communication skill to leverage the technical knowledge of co-workers in various departments. The engineer has the skills to improve profitability on existing products in manufacturing areas.
- Identify and implement manufacturing projects which improve facility efficiency, reduce scrap, and/or improve product quality in order to contain and/or decrease costs. These include capital and WCM inspired projects.
- Work directly with colleagues in focused areas of productivity improvement.
- Interact with the Supervisors of the effected departments to ensure the effective implementation of systematic changes.
- Perform various facility improvement projects assisting building maintenance and 5-S efforts.
- Work with production supervision and operators to resolve immediate manufacturing problems on the shop floor.
- Originate and update manufacturing and engineering documentation including procedures, specifications, drawings and train personnel for the implementation of these procedures.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (required)
- Master's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (preferred)
- 2+ years experience working in an Engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated project leadership/management and team collaboration
- Progressive experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with experience working in operations, process engineering and manufacturing with demonstrated sense of urgency to successfully complete project goal(s)
- 2+ years experience (Hot Compression) Mold designing and/or Experience with molding plastics, preferably fluoropolymers (preferred)
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 annually, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based with a maximum of up to 18% on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family. We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want.
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
- Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Job Reference: USA14704
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Which chemicals & materials companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in California?
California hosts a range of chemicals and materials employers with STEM OPT sponsorship histories, including large chemical producers, specialty coatings firms, semiconductor materials companies, and life sciences materials suppliers. Bay Area companies focused on advanced materials and clean chemistry, along with Southern California petrochemical and specialty chemical operations, have filed STEM OPT-related Labor Condition Applications. Checking OFLC Labor Condition Application disclosure data by employer is the most reliable way to verify past sponsorship activity.
Which cities in California have the most chemicals & materials F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose and Oakland, concentrates semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, and advanced coatings employers. Los Angeles and the surrounding Inland Empire host refining, specialty chemicals, and polymer manufacturing operations. San Diego has a strong cluster of materials science companies tied to biotech and defense. Sacramento and the Central Valley also have agricultural chemicals and water treatment employers that occasionally sponsor STEM OPT candidates.
What types of chemicals & materials roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship are those tied to a STEM-designated degree program and that involve a practical application of that coursework. In chemicals and materials, this includes process engineer, materials scientist, polymer chemist, quality control engineer, formulation scientist, R&D chemist, and environmental health and safety engineer positions. The specific STEM degree classification for the role must align with an approved STEM OPT occupation list maintained by USCIS and confirmed by your Designated School Official.
How do I find chemicals & materials F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by STEM OPT eligibility and industry, making it straightforward to identify California chemicals and materials employers with verified sponsorship activity. Rather than manually cross-referencing OFLC disclosure data, Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for relevant roles, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the STEM OPT authorization process in this sector.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in California's chemicals & materials sector?
California's strict environmental regulations under the California Air Resources Board and the Department of Toxic Substances Control mean that many chemicals and materials employers prioritize candidates with environmental compliance or green chemistry expertise, which can align well with STEM graduate backgrounds. Employers in California are also required to participate in E-Verify as a condition of STEM OPT authorization, and the state's dense university network, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego, means recruiters are generally experienced with STEM OPT paperwork.