Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Kansas
F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas electronics span aerospace components, defense systems, and industrial hardware, with employers like Garmin, Spirit AeroSystems, and Cessna (Textron Aviation) concentrated in Wichita. Kansas City's growing tech corridor adds semiconductor and embedded systems roles. Companies in these sectors have documented F-1 STEM OPT hiring patterns, making Kansas a viable target for electronics graduates.
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INTRODUCTION
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
SUMMARY
Supports all aspects of IT infrastructure for the Hays Manufacturing Plant including network (LAN/WAN, VoIP, VPN, WiFi), servers, desktop PCs, laptops and tablets, phones, printers, scanners, security cameras, network cabling and other hardware to ensure maximum user uptime. Ensures service availability and performance while protecting against unauthorized access and malicious threats.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical expertise and support to manufacturing groups including Quality, Production, Engineering and Admin to improve information system processes, efficiency and productivity. Recommends system upgrades to management for continuous process improvement and automated solutions for manual processes. Recommends software and hardware upgrades to technology for communications (telephone, VoIP, etc.), network, security, tablet and PC access, printers, cameras and others. Drafts and submits Appropriation Requests (AR’s) when system upgrades are necessary. Schedules and completes work for upgrades using project management skills to track budget, implementation, and to ensure projects are completed on time.
- Provides deskside and remote support for a variety of end users and computing environments, including desktops/laptops/tablets, phones, scanners, security cameras, mobile devices, printers/copiers, providing support for various software applications and hardware issues. Logs all support requests and resolutions in corporate IT help desk ticketing system. Coordinates repairs for equipment with outside contracted vendors.
- Assists in the administration and configuration of site-specific IT equipment servers (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, VoIP phone system, servers, LAN/WAN, VPN), adhering to corporate requirements and guidelines as part of a team effort. Performs user administration on network user accounts, as needed. Works with vendors and contractors arranging structured cabling installation as required.
- Implements and manages security protocols, access controls, and backups to protect IT systems from threats and data loss. Oversees video security system setup and functionality. Reports and resolves infrastructure, system and security related system problems, keeping corporate IT personnel and management advised of issues resolution. Maintains and updates asset records of all software and hardware information in corporate IT asset database.
- Monitors compliance with corporate IT policies and procedures including but not limited to system administration, security, wireless access, remote access and user system access.
- Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of information residing in corporate servers, databases, workstations and other systems and immediately notifies corporate IT and management of potential or known issues.
- Works with corporate IT peers to analyze and diagnose cross-platform software/hardware issues and assists corporate IT team members with support cases as necessary.
- Additional duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively identify priorities that directly affect Plant performance and translate those priorities into departmental goals and projects.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Advanced analytical skills and high personal performance standards.
- Ability to create and follow project plans as directed by management and provide quantifiable project updates throughout the project.
- Ability to solve problems where the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment demonstrating self-initiative.
- Ability to make presentations to all levels of employees, management, vendors, corporate visitors and other professional contacts.
- Ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and adapt to changing IT environments.
- Ability to implement long-term improvements while addressing urgent short-term issues by organizing, prioritizing, meeting deadlines and utilizing resources.
- Skill in listening, verbal and written communication to troubleshoot issues and assist users patiently when resolving problems with strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to employ mathematical concepts and statistical techniques to perform trend analyses, etc.
- Ability to define, analyze and describe complex situations and think critically to recommend solutions.
- Skill and demonstrated experience using judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Ability to provide core support for PC/tablet, internet, network, telephone, voice mail, time clock, security cameras and other hardware/software applications.
- Skill in maintaining back-up systems for electronic data in the Plant.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), networking protocols, server administration, and security best practices.
- Hands-on experience with switches, and wireless access controllers/access points.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Networking, a related field, or the equivalent plus five years of professional experience working in Information Technology/Information Systems, Networking, IT help desk or a related field. Knowledge of network operating systems including Microsoft 2000, 2003, 2010, server systems Linux, Unix, and others. Ability to program in Visual Basic and Microsoft SQL server, Windows and other scripting languages.
Preferred: Project management skills a plus. Relevant industry certifications a plus, including CCNA, MCSE, NET+, SEC+.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Culture
AI and Machine Learning
Ability to Influence Decisions
Accountability
Accuracy
Acting Strategically
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analyzing and Reporting
Attention to Detail
Budgets/Cost Control
Coding and Programming
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Skills
Creating/Maintaining Networks
Critical Thinking
Customer Experience
Cybersecurity
Decision Making/Judgment
Delivering High Quality Work
Dependability
Embracing Change
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
Ingenuity
Innovation
Integrity/Ethics
Interacting with People at Different Levels
Internet Savvy
Interpersonal Skills
Job Knowledge
Listening Skills
Making Accurate Judgements And Decisions
Managing Resources
Negotiating
Personal Organization
Planning
Prioritization Skills
Problem Solving/Analysis
Project Management
Strategic Thinking/Management
Supporting Organizational Goals
Task-Oriented
Teamwork
Time Management
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
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Search Electronics Jobs in KansasElectronics STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies in Kansas sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Garmin's Olathe headquarters is one of the most active electronics employers in Kansas with documented STEM OPT hiring, particularly for hardware engineering and embedded systems roles. Wichita-based aerospace manufacturers including Textron Aviation and Spirit AeroSystems regularly hire electronics engineers and have STEM OPT sponsorship history. Defense contractors and industrial electronics firms operating in the Kansas City metro also appear in OFLC disclosure data for STEM OPT positions.
Which cities in Kansas have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Wichita concentrates the largest share of electronics sponsorship activity in Kansas, driven by its aerospace and defense manufacturing base. Olathe and Overland Park, in the Kansas City metro area, host technology and consumer electronics employers including Garmin's primary campus. Lawrence and Manhattan see smaller volumes, typically tied to university-affiliated research and component manufacturing. Wichita and the Johnson County corridor together account for the majority of OFLC-documented STEM OPT electronics filings in the state.
How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type, including F-1 STEM OPT, and by industry, so you can search electronics roles in Kansas without manually screening every posting. Because Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified OFLC filing history, you can identify which Kansas electronics companies have actually sponsored STEM OPT candidates rather than relying on employer self-reporting. Focus searches on Wichita and the Johnson County metro for the highest concentration of relevant openings.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Kansas?
Roles that qualify must carry a STEM-designated CIP code tied to your degree. In Kansas electronics, qualifying positions commonly include electrical engineer, embedded systems engineer, hardware design engineer, RF engineer, avionics engineer, and PCB layout engineer. Quality and test engineering roles tied to electronics manufacturing also frequently qualify. O*NET occupation codes for these titles confirm STEM classification. Roles classified as general program management or sales engineering without a technical degree requirement typically do not qualify.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in Kansas electronics?
Kansas electronics hiring is heavily influenced by aerospace and defense sector cycles, which can affect sponsorship volume in Wichita more than national electronics trends. Defense contractors working on classified programs may have clearance requirements that complicate STEM OPT participation, since security clearances are generally unavailable to non-U.S. persons. Kansas does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal USCIS and DOL obligations. Confirming that a role's STEM degree classification aligns with your degree's STEM CIP code remains the most important eligibility check regardless of employer size.