Electronics OPT Jobs in Illinois
Electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois are concentrated around Chicago and its western suburbs, where companies like Motorola Solutions, Abbott, and Zebra Technologies maintain significant engineering and hardware operations. Illinois also has a growing semiconductor and embedded systems presence, making it a strong state for OPT candidates in electrical engineering, hardware design, and product development roles.
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Job Description:
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Pitney Bowes is now hiring for Direct Hire Full Time Presort Associate 1 in our Aurora, Illinois facility.
2nd shift: Monday - Friday from 2:00PM - 10:00PM CST
You Are:
An individual who enjoys a fast paced, physical production environment while developing new skills in the mailing industry. You are a hard-working and vital contributor to our company’s success in meeting productivity standards and customer satisfaction ratings.
Presorter:
- Prepare outgoing permit and metered mail by reviewing proper date, postage, and good quality barcodes prior to being placed into production
- Ensure that the mail is reviewed for proper dates, over weights, verification of zip codes, and that mail is not stuck together
- Communicate errors and recognize bad barcodes found in the mail &/or packages
- Troubleshoot and remove mail piece jams from machine
- Understand zip code USPS labels and Matching bin numbers on machines to tray numbers
- Assure the sorter equipment and other equipment used to run and prepare mail are running properly
Dispatch:
- Understand USPS labels and preparation requirements for stacking and preparing sorted mail
- Sleeving Mail, process By-Pass Mail and separate mail as required
- Assist with inbound and outbound processing of mail &/or packages
- Coordinate with drivers to ensure all deliveries are completed and on time
- Remain informed of acceptance times and monitors drivers coming into the facility and leaving the facility for the Post Office to ensure they are meeting scheduled route times
- Repetitive heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling pallets weighing over 600 lbs. utilizing a pallet jack
- Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external customers regarding orders to be picked up
- Sign for deliveries that come to the dock and deliver to the appropriate department/person
General:
- Must possess and maintain current certifications as outlined for Presort Academy
- Monitor the quality of the mail &/or packages prior to processing and before dispatching
- Follow QMS (Quality Management Systems) practices and policies to assure quality of output by double checking the date, weight, thickness, barcodes, presort slug, indicia, postage rate, class of mail, etc.
- Assist with inbound and outbound processing of mail &/or packages
- Remain informed of acceptance times and when trucks must leave
- Assure mail &/or packages is prepared to meet SLAs (Service Level Agreement)
- Promote a clean work area to prevent possible injuries and/or tripping hazards to self and others
- Perform all additional duties as required
Your Background:
- Must have current work experience at Pitney Bowes as a Presorter or in Dispatch
- The ability to be dependable and reliable
- Knowledge of the pre-sort mailing business is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong customer service skills
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
- The ability to walk, stand, stoop, and bend 80% of the time with or without accommodation
- A basic enough understanding of English to be able to understand and follow safety and other operational directions communicated in English, irrespective of your native language
- The ability to work overtime which may include weekends, holidays and or a different shift with little or no advance notice
Our Team:
Pitney Bowes Presort Services performs mail sorting; performing some of the work that would typically be performed by the USPS®. For completing this work, Presort Services receives discounted postage rates. By performing this sorting work on behalf of our clients, we are able to share a portion of that discount with them. Our national network of operating centers processes over 17 billion pieces of mail annually. We provide mailers with end-to-end solutions from pick-up at their location into delivery into the postal system network, providing optimal postage savings.
We will:
- Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career through training and access to various development programs
- Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
- Offer a casual and safe work environment
- Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
- Offer comprehensive benefits: PB Live Well:
- Paid time off
- Multiple Insurance options: Medical/Dental/Vision
- Multiple savings plan options: 401K Plan with company match; Health Savings Account; Dependent Care FSA
- Access to PB Life Perks Discount Program
- Eligible for PB Employee Referral Program $$
- Training and opportunities for advancement
- Weekly Paychecks
We actively look for prospects who:
- Are passionate about client success.
- Enjoy collaborating with others.
- Strive to exceed expectations.
Pitney Bowes is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
All qualified applicants, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.
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Search Electronics Jobs in IllinoisElectronics OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies in Illinois sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several Illinois-based electronics and hardware employers have consistent records of hiring F-1 OPT candidates. Motorola Solutions and Zebra Technologies, both headquartered in the Chicago area, regularly hire electrical engineers and hardware developers. Abbott hires electronics engineers for medical device work. Smaller firms in the Chicago metro, particularly in the defense electronics and industrial automation sectors, also participate in OPT sponsorship, though practices vary by company and role.
Which cities in Illinois have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Chicago has the highest concentration of electronics OPT roles, particularly in the West Loop and North Side tech corridors. The western suburbs, including Schaumburg, Libertyville, and Lisle, are home to major electronics and hardware employers with established OPT hiring pipelines. The Rockford area has a smaller but active industrial electronics manufacturing base. Proximity to O'Hare International Airport makes the northwest suburbs a secondary hub for electronics and supply chain roles.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Illinois?
Roles that align directly with an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related STEM degree qualify most readily. Common qualifying titles in Illinois include hardware design engineer, embedded systems engineer, RF engineer, PCB layout engineer, and electronics test engineer. Roles in firmware development, signal processing, and power electronics also qualify when the position requires a degree in a directly related field. General technician or assembly roles typically do not qualify for OPT sponsorship.
How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT candidates and filters electronics jobs in Illinois by visa sponsorship availability, so you are not sifting through postings from employers who cannot support your status. For electronics roles in Illinois, focus your search on hardware, embedded systems, and electrical engineering job categories. Checking regularly is worthwhile because new OPT-eligible postings from Illinois employers in the electronics sector are added as companies open roles.
Are there any Illinois-specific or electronics industry considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Illinois does not impose state-level restrictions on F-1 OPT employment, but electronics roles in defense contracting, which are common in the Chicago metro, may require security clearances that F-1 OPT holders are generally not eligible to obtain. Medical device companies in Illinois, such as those in the Abbott ecosystem, may have additional compliance processes tied to FDA-regulated work. Starting your job search with time remaining on OPT is important given that H-1B visa cap filing windows are fixed each April.