Medical Devices STEM OPT Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is a major hub for medical devices hiring, anchored by companies like Abbott Laboratories, Baxter International, and Medline Industries across the Chicago metro and northern suburbs. F-1 students on STEM OPT can work in qualifying engineering, R&D, and quality assurance roles while employers file the E-Verify documentation required for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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At UL, we know why we come to work. Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!
As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for an Engineer to join our team in Northbrook, IL or Auburn Hill.
As an Engineer you will work within one of the following operating units.
Built Environment (BE)
Built Environment provides the highest level of technical knowledge, expertise and testing, inspection and certification, advisory and commissioning services to support our customers globally throughout the entire life cycle of their products and buildings. UL plays a critical role and acts as a trusted partner to various stakeholders in the built environment and building products industry by knowing everything about every building, building regulation and requirement, fire equipment services and personal protective equipment by providing proactive insights on safe, secure and sustainable buildings, risk management solutions and tenant wellness and safety validations.
- Building Materials, Suppression Systems and Building Envelope
- Life Safety, Detection and Security Systems
- Personal Protective Equipment
Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA)
Within our Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA), we provide solutions for safety, security, and performance throughout the energy, power distribution and, automation value chains. We work in a diversity of cutting-edge industries, such as: Power and Automation, Renewable Energy, Field Evaluation Services and Industrial Functional Safety. The impact of our work spreads through many business areas on a global scale yet focused locally through our collaborative team members.
- Energy Systems
- eMobility
- Power and Controls
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Be completing your final year of your undergraduate degree in: Chemical / Electrical / Mechanical / Textile Engineering, Chemistry, Fire Safety or related major
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full time start date
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The annual salary for this role is $77,000, and it is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus to assist with housing, travel, and other relocation expenses, subject to terms and conditions. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
What you’ll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com.
INTRODUCTION
At UL, we know why we come to work. Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!
As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for an Engineer to join our team in Northbrook, IL or Auburn Hill.
As an Engineer you will work within one of the following operating units.
Built Environment (BE)
Built Environment provides the highest level of technical knowledge, expertise and testing, inspection and certification, advisory and commissioning services to support our customers globally throughout the entire life cycle of their products and buildings. UL plays a critical role and acts as a trusted partner to various stakeholders in the built environment and building products industry by knowing everything about every building, building regulation and requirement, fire equipment services and personal protective equipment by providing proactive insights on safe, secure and sustainable buildings, risk management solutions and tenant wellness and safety validations.
- Building Materials, Suppression Systems and Building Envelope
- Life Safety, Detection and Security Systems
- Personal Protective Equipment
Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA)
Within our Energy and Industrial Automation (EIA), we provide solutions for safety, security, and performance throughout the energy, power distribution and, automation value chains. We work in a diversity of cutting-edge industries, such as: Power and Automation, Renewable Energy, Field Evaluation Services and Industrial Functional Safety. The impact of our work spreads through many business areas on a global scale yet focused locally through our collaborative team members.
- Energy Systems
- eMobility
- Power and Controls
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Be completing your final year of your undergraduate degree in: Chemical / Electrical / Mechanical / Textile Engineering, Chemistry, Fire Safety or related major
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full time start date
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The annual salary for this role is $77,000, and it is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus to assist with housing, travel, and other relocation expenses, subject to terms and conditions. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
What you’ll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com.
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in IllinoisMedical Devices STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Illinois?
Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, Baxter International in Deerfield, and Medline Industries in Northfield are among the larger Illinois-based medical devices employers with established STEM OPT hiring programs. Smaller contract manufacturers and device startups in the Chicago metro also participate, particularly those enrolled in E-Verify, which is a federal requirement for STEM OPT extension sponsorship. Filing history with DOL is one indicator of active sponsorship practice.
Which cities in Illinois have the most medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The northern Chicago suburbs, including Deerfield, Abbott Park, Northfield, and Waukegan, concentrate a significant share of Illinois medical devices employment due to the headquarters presence of major manufacturers. Chicago itself hosts medical technology firms and hospital-adjacent device companies, particularly in the Fulton Market and Near North Side corridors. Rockford, historically tied to industrial and surgical instrument manufacturing, also has relevant employers for STEM OPT candidates.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify are those directly tied to a STEM-designated degree program, such as quality engineering, regulatory affairs, biomedical engineering, R&D, manufacturing engineering, and software development for embedded medical systems. The position must be commensurate with the student's degree field as confirmed by the Designated School Official. General business, sales, or administrative positions within a medical devices company typically do not qualify for the STEM OPT extension even when offered by a STEM-heavy employer.
How do I find medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate surfaces medical devices employers in Illinois with documented F-1 STEM OPT and visa sponsorship filing history, letting you filter specifically by industry and state rather than sorting through generalist postings. Because E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT extension employers, Migrate Mate's data helps narrow your search to companies that meet this baseline requirement, which is especially useful in Illinois where the medical devices sector spans both large multinationals and smaller device manufacturers.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in medical devices?
Illinois does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal rules, but medical devices employers in the state frequently require FDA regulatory compliance experience, which intersects with degree requirements for STEM OPT eligibility. Illinois is also an E-Verify voluntary state for private employers generally, meaning E-Verify enrollment is not mandated by state law outside of certain government contracts, so confirming a specific employer's E-Verify status through USCIS records is an important step before accepting a STEM OPT position.