Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in Illinois
Manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois draw engineers, production technologists, and quality specialists to a state home to major employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Deere & Company. Chicago, Peoria, and the broader Chicagoland corridor are the primary hiring centers, with aerospace, food manufacturing, and industrial machinery sectors actively filing Labor Condition Applications for STEM OPT candidates.
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Hydraulic Design Engineer
Requisition ID: 4894
Job Location: Fargo - North Dakota - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States
Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Design Engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative product designs, ensuring that they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and performance standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting design analysis, and producing technical drawings and specifications for applicable workcenters.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and develop detailed product designs, including specifications, drawings, and 3D models, using design software (e.g., CAD, Creo).
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure designs meet requirements for functionality, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
- Design and integration of hydraulic components on Large Tractors including hydraulic hose, and tube design.
- Perform design calculations, and simulations to verify the performance and safety of products.
- Perform root cause analysis, solution development and planning.
- Conduct design reviews and refine product designs based on feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that designs are optimized for production and meet customer needs.
- Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, and reports, to support product development and manufacturing processes.
- Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve design processes and product offerings.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
At least 3-5 years of experience in product design or mechanical design engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $124,375.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.
Job Description
Hydraulic Design Engineer
Requisition ID: 4894
Job Location: Fargo - North Dakota - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States
Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The Design Engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative product designs, ensuring that they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and performance standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting design analysis, and producing technical drawings and specifications for applicable workcenters.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and develop detailed product designs, including specifications, drawings, and 3D models, using design software (e.g., CAD, Creo).
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure designs meet requirements for functionality, cost, quality, and manufacturability.
- Design and integration of hydraulic components on Large Tractors including hydraulic hose, and tube design.
- Perform design calculations, and simulations to verify the performance and safety of products.
- Perform root cause analysis, solution development and planning.
- Conduct design reviews and refine product designs based on feedback from stakeholders, ensuring that designs are optimized for production and meet customer needs.
- Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, and reports, to support product development and manufacturing processes.
- Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve design processes and product offerings.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
At least 3-5 years of experience in product design or mechanical design engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $74,625.00 - $124,375.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.
STEM OPT Manufacturing Job Roles in Illinois
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in IllinoisManufacturing STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Illinois?
Illinois-based manufacturers with documented STEM OPT and H-1B visa filing histories include Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, Deere and Company, Kraft Heinz, and Illinois Tool Works. Boeing and Baxter International also have significant Illinois operations and have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering and technical roles. Filing history varies by location, business unit, and hiring cycle, so it is worth reviewing OFLC disclosure data for the most current employer-level records.
Which cities in Illinois have the most manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland suburbs, including Schaumburg, Deerfield, and North Chicago, concentrate the largest share of manufacturing sponsorship activity, driven by corporate headquarters and research-linked production facilities. Peoria is a strong secondary market, anchored by Caterpillar's global headquarters. Rockford has an established aerospace and precision machining cluster, while the Quad Cities region along the Iowa border sees consistent industrial hiring from agricultural equipment manufacturers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must be directly related to a STEM-designated degree field. In Illinois manufacturing, this commonly includes process engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality assurance engineers, supply chain analysts with quantitative backgrounds, automation and controls engineers, and materials scientists. Job titles in production management or operations may qualify if the employer confirms the role requires the application of a specific STEM discipline rather than general business or administrative skills. USCIS and O*NET classifications are useful reference points for determining eligibility.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by Illinois, by the F-1 STEM OPT visa type, and by the manufacturing industry to see employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing histories in the state. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored international employees. Reviewing employer LCA filing records through Migrate Mate helps you prioritize roles where sponsorship is part of an established hiring pattern rather than a one-off exception.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Illinois manufacturing?
Illinois does not impose additional state-level immigration requirements beyond federal USCIS and DOL rules, but manufacturing employers in the state are concentrated in regulated industries, food production, medical devices, and defense contracting, where E-Verify participation is often mandatory. Employers in federally contracted manufacturing segments must use E-Verify, which is a standard part of STEM OPT onboarding regardless of state. Illinois also has a dense community of mid-size manufacturers where immigration infrastructure varies widely, so confirming an employer's prior sponsorship experience before applying is advisable.