Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts manufacturing spans aerospace components in Lowell, biomedical devices in the Greater Boston corridor, and defense systems suppliers across Worcester County. Companies like Raytheon Technologies, Analog Devices, and Waters Corporation regularly hire international students in engineering and technical roles. F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying manufacturing positions.
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We're looking for a Software Engineer – Full Stack to help design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications for our next-generation Cytology products. This role involves hands-on development across the technology stack, from front-end interfaces built with React and TypeScript to back-end services and databases using .NET and MSSQL. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to help translate requirements into robust, maintainable solutions, growing their skills through design discussions, code reviews, and collaboration with senior engineers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, implement, and improve full-stack software applications
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern web technologies (e.g., TypeScript, React, .NET)
- Take ownership of software features and components under the guidance of senior engineers, from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation
- Participate in design discussions and contribute ideas on tradeoffs and best practices
- Participate in code reviews and apply feedback on coding standards, design patterns, maintainability, performance, and security
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues across the full technology stack
- Support software testing and release processes
- Document technical processes and contribute to project documentation
- Participate in the software design lifecycle: help interpret requirements, contribute to solution design, implement features, test thoroughly, and document your work
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent plus 3+ years of related experience or MS plus 1+ years of related experience
- Experience developing, testing, and deploying full-stack software applications
- Requires prior experience working in an integrated, cross-functional team environment
- Growing understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification, deployment, and maintenance
- Medical device experience a plus
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Technologies: TypeScript, C#, .NET, WPF, Python, PowerShell, MSSQL
- Tools: Visual Studio, GitHub, JIRA, Code Review Tools
- Platforms: Windows Desktop / Server, Azure / Google Cloud Platform
- Knowledge of React or a similar frontend framework
- Knowledge of UI design principles, prototyping, and user-centered design practices
- Knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented design, microservices, and full-stack application architecture
- Knowledge of DICOM, HL7, or other interoperability standards a plus
- Knowledge of OpenSeadragon or other deep zoomable image viewers a plus
- Knowledge of GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools a plus
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments
COMPENSATION
- The annualized base salary range for this role is $86,800 to $135,700 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
So why join Hologic?
We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.
If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
INTRODUCTION
We're looking for a Software Engineer – Full Stack to help design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications for our next-generation Cytology products. This role involves hands-on development across the technology stack, from front-end interfaces built with React and TypeScript to back-end services and databases using .NET and MSSQL. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to help translate requirements into robust, maintainable solutions, growing their skills through design discussions, code reviews, and collaboration with senior engineers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, implement, and improve full-stack software applications
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern web technologies (e.g., TypeScript, React, .NET)
- Take ownership of software features and components under the guidance of senior engineers, from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and documentation
- Participate in design discussions and contribute ideas on tradeoffs and best practices
- Participate in code reviews and apply feedback on coding standards, design patterns, maintainability, performance, and security
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues across the full technology stack
- Support software testing and release processes
- Document technical processes and contribute to project documentation
- Participate in the software design lifecycle: help interpret requirements, contribute to solution design, implement features, test thoroughly, and document your work
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in software development
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent plus 3+ years of related experience or MS plus 1+ years of related experience
- Experience developing, testing, and deploying full-stack software applications
- Requires prior experience working in an integrated, cross-functional team environment
- Growing understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification, deployment, and maintenance
- Medical device experience a plus
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Technologies: TypeScript, C#, .NET, WPF, Python, PowerShell, MSSQL
- Tools: Visual Studio, GitHub, JIRA, Code Review Tools
- Platforms: Windows Desktop / Server, Azure / Google Cloud Platform
- Knowledge of React or a similar frontend framework
- Knowledge of UI design principles, prototyping, and user-centered design practices
- Knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented design, microservices, and full-stack application architecture
- Knowledge of DICOM, HL7, or other interoperability standards a plus
- Knowledge of OpenSeadragon or other deep zoomable image viewers a plus
- Knowledge of GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools a plus
- Experience working within Agile/Scrum and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments
COMPENSATION
- The annualized base salary range for this role is $86,800 to $135,700 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
So why join Hologic?
We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.
If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition, Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
OPT Manufacturing Job Roles in Massachusetts
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in MassachusettsManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies in Massachusetts sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several large manufacturers in Massachusetts have established track records of hiring F-1 OPT students. Raytheon Technologies in Tewksbury, Analog Devices in Wilmington, Waters Corporation in Milford, and Thermo Fisher Scientific in Waltham regularly hire international students in engineering and technical roles. Smaller contract manufacturers and medical device firms in the Route 128 corridor also hire on OPT, particularly for STEM-designated positions.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Route 128 and I-495 corridors generate the highest concentration of manufacturing OPT opportunities. Waltham, Wilmington, Lowell, and Woburn host large aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device employers. Worcester is a secondary hub with defense and industrial manufacturing presence. Cambridge and Watertown have a growing cluster of biotech-adjacent manufacturing firms that hire OPT students in lab and production engineering roles.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Roles most commonly filled through F-1 OPT in Massachusetts manufacturing include process engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance engineering, supply chain analyst, and R&D technician positions. Many of these qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if the role directly uses a STEM degree. Production supervisor, operations analyst, and test engineer roles at medical device and aerospace firms also commonly appear on OPT hiring lists.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for OPT-friendly roles and filters jobs by visa type, industry, and state. For Massachusetts manufacturing specifically, searching on Migrate Mate lets you surface employers who have actively sponsored F-1 OPT workers in sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductors. Combining that with outreach to university career centers at MIT, UMass Lowell, and Northeastern, which have strong manufacturing industry pipelines, can strengthen your search.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in manufacturing?
Massachusetts has a high concentration of defense contractors subject to export control regulations, including ITAR. Some manufacturing roles at these companies are restricted to U.S. persons and are not available to F-1 OPT students regardless of eligibility otherwise. It is important to confirm a role's ITAR or EAR status early in the application process. Outside defense, the medical device and semiconductor sectors in Massachusetts are generally more accessible to international students on OPT.