Automotive STEM OPT Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's automotive industry is a leading destination for F-1 STEM OPT talent, with companies like Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, and Bosch regularly hiring engineers, data scientists, and software developers in the Detroit metro, Ann Arbor, and Auburn Hills. STEM OPT's 24-month extension gives automotive employers a meaningful runway to evaluate international hires before committing to longer-term sponsorship.
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Description
Coordinates, develops, implements and maintains automation cells for a smooth and standardized secondary process. All cells designed to improve ergonomics, throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction. Support and improve manufacturing processes during initial launch and startup process.
Key Responsibilities
- Train for and setup of all secondary automation processes and equipment for assembly out of mold to box with fast speed, low cost and top-quality.
- Optimize throughput for each part and process from design to service life.
- Meet the challenges as directed by your direct manager.
- Lead in the standardization and optimization, for current and future state best practices.
- Adhere to the methodology of proper process control and standardization.
- Take on special projects as requested by your direct manager and/or the ownership of NYX.
- QPR participation as needed.
- Responsible for automation secondary fixture trials and DOEs taking cues from PFMEA/DFMEA.
- Develop and maintain documentation for secondary equipment.
- Perform DOE as required by programs.
- Participate in prototype builds to detect quality, manufacturing and assembly issues.
- Maintain, through tact time studies, balanced and efficient production lines.
- Develop and maintain cell layouts for secondary tool build and plant/cell layouts.
Supporting Job Functions: Sustain continuous improvements through VAVE and CI (Kaizen) opportunities as directed.
Physical Demands:
- Walking and sitting – frequently on production floor
- Use of hands – to handle and feel parts for surface qualities
- Communication – frequently required to exchange information, regularly required to speak and/or hear. Effective and clear direction to subordinates as required.
- Lifting – lift and move up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Vision abilities – close, distant, color and ability to adjust focus.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelors or Master’s Degree or Diploma or 5 or more years of equivalent related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective and competent communication skills, written and verbal, for dealing with employees, customers and suppliers.
Technical qualifications: Knowledge of CAD applications and blue print interpretation. Required ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously. PLC programming experience is essential.
About NYX LLC
NYX LLC is a market leading minority business provider of automotive interior and under-hood solutions, dedicated to exceeding its customers' increasing expectations. NYX LLC designs, develops, and manufactures interior, under-hood, and technology solutions for the automotive industry. It offers interior sub system products, such as door panels, consoles, instrument panel sub-assemblies, garnish/step pads and sill plates, seating components, grab handles, door and glove box latches and handles, and electrical carriers. The company also provides automotive under-hood solutions, including under hood hoses, air and vacuum management systems, speed control sub systems, cowl vent grills, sun drain tubes, and wash fluid handling tubes, as well as power train emissions, ventilation, and fluid management systems.
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Search Automotive Jobs in MichiganAutomotive STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan's largest automotive employers, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis, Bosch, Aptiv, and Magna International, have consistent records of hiring F-1 STEM OPT workers in engineering and technology roles. Tier-1 suppliers and mobility-tech startups concentrated in the Detroit metro and Ann Arbor corridor also participate in STEM OPT hiring, though sponsorship practices vary by division and role.
Which cities in Michigan have the most automotive F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Detroit metropolitan area accounts for the largest share of automotive STEM OPT positions in Michigan, with significant concentrations in Dearborn, Auburn Hills, Warren, and Southfield, where OEM headquarters and major engineering centers are based. Ann Arbor has grown as a secondary hub, particularly for mobility software, autonomous vehicle research, and electrification roles tied to university partnerships with the University of Michigan.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must correspond to a STEM-designated degree field as defined by the Department of Homeland Security's STEM OPT degree list. In the automotive sector, this typically includes positions in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, data science, software development, systems engineering, and battery or powertrain technology. Roles in manufacturing operations management or non-technical functions generally do not qualify, even at automotive companies.
How do I find automotive F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to search for automotive F-1 STEM OPT positions across Michigan employers. You can browse roles in Dearborn, Auburn Hills, Ann Arbor, and the broader Detroit metro, with employer sponsorship history surfaced directly in results. Searching by STEM-eligible job titles such as systems engineer or software developer will return the most relevant listings.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in the automotive industry?
Michigan employers in the automotive sector are required to be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of hiring STEM OPT workers, and the student's DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension through SEVIS before work begins. Michigan's concentration of OEM and Tier-1 supplier offices means that many STEM OPT roles involve formal rotational programs or engineering development tracks, which can affect how training plans, a STEM OPT requirement, are structured and evaluated by the employer.