Technology STEM OPT Jobs in Illinois
Technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago's downtown tech corridor, along the suburban I-88 Research and Development Corridor, and in the broader Chicagoland area where employers like Motorola Solutions, Discover Financial, and Zebra Technologies have established STEM OPT hiring programs. Illinois ranks among the top Midwestern states for F-1 STEM OPT placements in technology roles.
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Location: Moline, IL
Contract Duration: 12+ Months Contract with possibility to extend or conversion to Full time
Shift Timings: 1st Shift (6:00-2:30pm)
Pay Rate: $35 - $40/hr. on w2
Top 3 skillsets:
1. Experience with process improvement projects (Example: directly targeting production metrics like cycle time reduction, scrap elimination, ergonomic safety, and tool design)
2. Support in a production/factory floor UAW environment
3. Knowledge of basic assembly tooling and equipment (Fixtures, Torque, MES system)
Your Responsibilities:
As an OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for Seeding Group located in Moline, IL, you will:
- Support daily operations by responding to tactical safety, quality, and efficiency issues while supporting/leading performance improvements for the business unit team
- Support uptime of tools, fixtures, and equipment
- Support/lead engineering projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency through torque tooling improvements, capital investment projects, JDAAT expansion/deployment
- Identify opportunities & implement continuous improvement projects in support of achieving CI200 target goals for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency
What Skills You Need:
- 1-3 years' experience supporting production/factory floor in a UAW environment
- Working knowledge of basic assembly tooling and equipment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime (daily and weekends as needed)
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally with both salary and wage workforce
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with tooling improvement projects
- JDAAT Admin/authoring experience
- Knowledge and experience applying principles of performance-based pay plans (EX: CIPP)
- MP Planner/W Planner knowledge and experience
- Experience with Dynamic Line Balancing Tool (DLBT)
Education:
Ideally, will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent/related field
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Job Title: Assembly Manufacturing Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineer I
Location: Moline, IL
Contract Duration: 12+ Months Contract with possibility to extend or conversion to Full time
Shift Timings: 1st Shift (6:00-2:30pm)
Pay Rate: $35 - $40/hr. on w2
Top 3 skillsets:
1. Experience with process improvement projects (Example: directly targeting production metrics like cycle time reduction, scrap elimination, ergonomic safety, and tool design)
2. Support in a production/factory floor UAW environment
3. Knowledge of basic assembly tooling and equipment (Fixtures, Torque, MES system)
Your Responsibilities:
As an OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for Seeding Group located in Moline, IL, you will:
- Support daily operations by responding to tactical safety, quality, and efficiency issues while supporting/leading performance improvements for the business unit team
- Support uptime of tools, fixtures, and equipment
- Support/lead engineering projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency through torque tooling improvements, capital investment projects, JDAAT expansion/deployment
- Identify opportunities & implement continuous improvement projects in support of achieving CI200 target goals for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency
What Skills You Need:
- 1-3 years' experience supporting production/factory floor in a UAW environment
- Working knowledge of basic assembly tooling and equipment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime (daily and weekends as needed)
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally with both salary and wage workforce
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience with tooling improvement projects
- JDAAT Admin/authoring experience
- Knowledge and experience applying principles of performance-based pay plans (EX: CIPP)
- MP Planner/W Planner knowledge and experience
- Experience with Dynamic Line Balancing Tool (DLBT)
Education:
Ideally, will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent/related field
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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Search Technology Jobs in IllinoisTechnology STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Illinois?
Illinois technology employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT hiring include Motorola Solutions, Zebra Technologies, Discover Financial Services, Uptake Technologies, and Cleversafe, alongside Chicago-based consultancies and fintech firms. Large employers in the financial technology sector along the Chicago waterfront and suburban campuses in Schaumburg and Downers Grove also appear regularly in STEM OPT placement records. Employer eligibility depends on active E-Verify enrollment and a qualifying STEM-designated role.
Which cities in Illinois have the most technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the largest share of technology STEM OPT positions in Illinois, particularly in the River North, Fulton Market, and Loop neighborhoods where software, fintech, and data firms cluster. The suburban I-88 corridor cities of Lisle, Naperville, Aurora, and Downers Grove host major technology campus operations. Schaumburg and Itasca are secondary hubs where hardware and networking employers maintain significant engineering headcount.
How do I find technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate lists technology roles in Illinois filtered for employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, letting you search by role type, location, and company without manually cross-referencing DOL filings. Filter for Illinois positions in software engineering, data science, systems architecture, and related STEM-designated fields. Confirming that a specific role carries a STEM-designated CIP code and that the employer is E-Verify enrolled remains your responsibility before accepting any offer.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must correspond to a STEM-designated CIP code as defined by the Department of Homeland Security. In technology, qualifying positions commonly include software engineer, data scientist, machine learning engineer, cybersecurity analyst, cloud infrastructure engineer, and systems developer. Job titles alone do not determine eligibility; the actual duties and the employer's STEM designation confirmation matter. Your designated school official must authorize the STEM OPT extension based on your specific degree and role alignment.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Illinois technology jobs?
Illinois does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal rules, but several practical factors apply locally. Illinois employers must comply with state pay transparency and equal pay registration requirements, which can affect how compensation is disclosed during hiring. Chicago's dense concentration of staffing agencies means some posted technology roles are contract-to-hire arrangements that may complicate STEM OPT employer-employee relationship documentation required by USCIS. Confirm direct employment status with any Illinois technology employer before starting the STEM OPT extension process.