Manufacturing Jobs in Massachusetts with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
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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At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.
We are seeking a Content Manager to lead the planning, review, and approval of licensed video game content within our Digital Licensing division. This role will be pivotal in maintaining brand integrity, evaluating game experiences, and managing partner relationships, ensuring that licensed video game projects meet company standards and deliver engaging experiences to players worldwide. The ideal candidate has a strong creative background and an understanding of gaming culture, digital content strategy, and licensing processes.
Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI.
Key Responsibilities
- Creatively guide partners on all aspects of branding, such as character & world design, storytelling, gameplay behaviors, to ensure that all gaming content reflects brand guidelines and creative expectations.
- Develop and maintain content calendars for licensed video game projects across platforms and genres.
- Review and approve in-game assets, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns to ensure they meet brand and licensing standards.
- Playtest licensed video games at key development milestones to assess gameplay quality, creative execution, and brand alignment.
- Identify opportunities for improvement to enhance player engagement, retention, and brand representation.
- Flag risks or issues that could impact content quality or player experience and work with partners to resolve them.
- Act as the primary point of contact with licensees, developers, and publishing partners for content-related matters.
- Track key milestones and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams (creative, marketing, product, legal) to provide timely guidance and streamline approvals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Game Production, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience as a creative lead, guiding brand expression in digital games or consumer products.
- Strong understanding of the video game industry, including publishing, marketing, and player engagement trends.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating video game content with an eye for player experience and brand fit.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple partners and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with image creation, presentation, and project management tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Trello, Powerpoint).
Key Competencies
- Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Skilled in managing creative reviews, approvals, and game evaluations.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to act as “vision keeper” in guiding multiple stakeholders.
- Passion for video game design, digital media, and toy and entertainment brands.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is $92,700.00 to $139,100.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
INTRODUCTION
At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.
We are seeking a Content Manager to lead the planning, review, and approval of licensed video game content within our Digital Licensing division. This role will be pivotal in maintaining brand integrity, evaluating game experiences, and managing partner relationships, ensuring that licensed video game projects meet company standards and deliver engaging experiences to players worldwide. The ideal candidate has a strong creative background and an understanding of gaming culture, digital content strategy, and licensing processes.
Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI.
Key Responsibilities
- Creatively guide partners on all aspects of branding, such as character & world design, storytelling, gameplay behaviors, to ensure that all gaming content reflects brand guidelines and creative expectations.
- Develop and maintain content calendars for licensed video game projects across platforms and genres.
- Review and approve in-game assets, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns to ensure they meet brand and licensing standards.
- Playtest licensed video games at key development milestones to assess gameplay quality, creative execution, and brand alignment.
- Identify opportunities for improvement to enhance player engagement, retention, and brand representation.
- Flag risks or issues that could impact content quality or player experience and work with partners to resolve them.
- Act as the primary point of contact with licensees, developers, and publishing partners for content-related matters.
- Track key milestones and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams (creative, marketing, product, legal) to provide timely guidance and streamline approvals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Game Production, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience as a creative lead, guiding brand expression in digital games or consumer products.
- Strong understanding of the video game industry, including publishing, marketing, and player engagement trends.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating video game content with an eye for player experience and brand fit.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple partners and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with image creation, presentation, and project management tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Trello, Powerpoint).
Key Competencies
- Creative thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Skilled in managing creative reviews, approvals, and game evaluations.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to act as “vision keeper” in guiding multiple stakeholders.
- Passion for video game design, digital media, and toy and entertainment brands.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is $92,700.00 to $139,100.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
- Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
- Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
- Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
- Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
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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.
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