Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in Minnesota
Manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro and Greater Rochester, where companies like 3M, Medtronic, and Cargill maintain large engineering and operations teams. Roles in process engineering, quality systems, and manufacturing technology regularly appear on STEM-designated occupation lists, making Minnesota's advanced manufacturing sector a practical target for F-1 students completing STEM degrees.
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Type: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Departments: Quality/Engineering
Date Published: September 14, 2026
End Date: 09-28-2026
Job Description
Engineer - Strategic Accounts
8225 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
MNTCY Public Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Engineer - Strategic Accounts, you will use your technical knowledge to work directly with Fastenal's sales and branch teams to help develop, sell, and implement new fastener opportunities. You will be the primary engineering resource for your Strategic Accounts customers and a prescribed book of business. You will work directly with our customers and the products they produce.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing exceptional technical support both internally and externally
- Maintaining relationships with our customer's engineering/technical staff
- Executing fastener optimization projects, onsite application reviews and application troubleshooting
- Developing, implementing and growing large OEM fastener opportunities by supporting customer engineering design changes and new design applications
- Serving as the technical liaison between the Fastenal sales team and the customers engineering and quality departments
- Leading and assisting in customer product training seminars
- Identifying opportunities for product changes or substitutions that result in improved function and/or cost savings
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related education OR have previous work experience in the fastener industry
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Comfortable making high level, group sales and product presentations
- Willingness to travel 50% or more with some overnights required
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
- Pass a background check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 75,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-28-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 636105
Type: Full-time
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Departments: Quality/Engineering
Date Published: September 14, 2026
End Date: 09-28-2026
Job Description
Engineer - Strategic Accounts
8225 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
MNTCY Public Store
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Engineer - Strategic Accounts, you will use your technical knowledge to work directly with Fastenal's sales and branch teams to help develop, sell, and implement new fastener opportunities. You will be the primary engineering resource for your Strategic Accounts customers and a prescribed book of business. You will work directly with our customers and the products they produce.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing exceptional technical support both internally and externally
- Maintaining relationships with our customer's engineering/technical staff
- Executing fastener optimization projects, onsite application reviews and application troubleshooting
- Developing, implementing and growing large OEM fastener opportunities by supporting customer engineering design changes and new design applications
- Serving as the technical liaison between the Fastenal sales team and the customers engineering and quality departments
- Leading and assisting in customer product training seminars
- Identifying opportunities for product changes or substitutions that result in improved function and/or cost savings
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
- Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related education OR have previous work experience in the fastener industry
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Comfortable making high level, group sales and product presentations
- Willingness to travel 50% or more with some overnights required
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
- Pass a background check, required by a customer/contract serviced by this location
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 75,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-28-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in MinnesotaManufacturing STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota's largest manufacturing employers with documented F-1 STEM OPT and subsequent H-1B visa sponsorship histories include 3M in Maplewood, Medtronic in Fridley, Cargill in Wayzata, and Donaldson Company in Minneapolis. Medical device manufacturers in the Greater Rochester and Twin Cities corridors are particularly active, as their engineering and quality roles routinely align with STEM-designated CIP codes that make STEM OPT extensions eligible.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro, specifically Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs like Maplewood, Fridley, and Eden Prairie, concentrates the largest share of Minnesota's manufacturing sponsorship activity. Rochester has a strong medical device and healthcare manufacturing presence. Smaller industrial hubs like Mankato and St. Cloud also offer manufacturing engineering roles, though sponsorship frequency is higher among the larger metro-area employers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles most commonly eligible for F-1 STEM OPT in manufacturing include process engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, industrial engineer, materials scientist, automation engineer, and supply chain analyst. Eligibility depends on the role's Standard Occupational Classification code matching STEM-designated CIP codes on the DHS STEM OPT list. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for a specific role can help confirm its STEM classification before applying.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing jobs in Minnesota specifically by F-1 STEM OPT eligibility, using DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface employers with active sponsorship histories. Rather than sorting through general job boards and guessing which postings are visa-eligible, you can search Migrate Mate for manufacturing roles in Minnesota where employers have a verified record of supporting STEM OPT workers, reducing time spent on applications unlikely to lead to sponsorship.
Are there any Minnesota-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in manufacturing?
Minnesota's high concentration of medical device manufacturers means many engineering roles fall under FDA-regulated quality systems, which can involve background check and compliance requirements beyond typical manufacturing hiring. Employers in this sector tend to be familiar with STEM OPT authorization requirements and E-Verify enrollment, since federal contractors and FDA-registered facilities already operate mandatory employment verification programs. Confirming an employer's E-Verify enrollment status is an important early step, as STEM OPT requires it.