Electronics OPT Jobs in Missouri
F-1 OPT electronics jobs in Missouri span hardware engineering, embedded systems, and semiconductor roles at employers like Emerson Electric in St. Louis and Garmin's regional offices. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most sponsorship activity, with growing demand for electrical and firmware engineers across defense electronics contractors and industrial automation firms throughout the state.
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Shape Strategic Manufacturing Opportunities With Us
The Gund Company is looking for an experienced Corporate Estimator who is excited to help shape strategic growth initiatives and major customer opportunities across North America.
This role goes beyond traditional estimating—you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to high-impact projects and meaningful business decisions.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop large-scale quotations, explore manufacturing strategies, and support profitable growth.
If you enjoy solving technical manufacturing challenges, building thoughtful estimates, and seeing your work influence important decisions, we’d be glad to hear from you.
- Lead development of strategic customer quotations
- Analyze manufacturing processes and production methods
- Evaluate cycle times, labor, material, tooling, and outside services
- Assess manufacturing capabilities across multiple facilities
- Conduct profitability and gross margin analysis
- Lead win/loss reviews and estimate accuracy assessments
- Partner with stakeholders throughout the organization
- Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
What You’ll Bring
You may be a great fit if you bring a combination of the following experience and strengths:
- Manufacturing estimating experience
- CNC setup and machining knowledge
- Engineering drawing interpretation skills
- Strong Excel and analytical abilities
- Project management experience
- ERP system experience
- Pricing and margin analysis expertise
Experience That Can Help You Thrive
- CNC programming
- Advanced Excel modeling
- Manufacturing engineering
- Plastics, composites, or industrial fabrication
- Multi-site manufacturing support
What You’ll Find at The Gund Company
- Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation.
- Health, Vision and Dental, STD, and LTD Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Profit-sharing opportunities twice a year, based on company performance.
- Long-term incentive opportunities that reward sustained business growth and contribution.
- Strategic influence on major business opportunities
- Career growth within a growing manufacturing organization
Requirements
- CNC programming experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or similar field
- Plastics, composites, machining, or fabrication experience
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations
- Lean, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement involvement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Gund Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources for assistance.
Corporate Estimator
Shape Strategic Manufacturing Opportunities With Us
The Gund Company is looking for an experienced Corporate Estimator who is excited to help shape strategic growth initiatives and major customer opportunities across North America.
This role goes beyond traditional estimating—you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to high-impact projects and meaningful business decisions.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues in Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop large-scale quotations, explore manufacturing strategies, and support profitable growth.
If you enjoy solving technical manufacturing challenges, building thoughtful estimates, and seeing your work influence important decisions, we’d be glad to hear from you.
- Lead development of strategic customer quotations
- Analyze manufacturing processes and production methods
- Evaluate cycle times, labor, material, tooling, and outside services
- Assess manufacturing capabilities across multiple facilities
- Conduct profitability and gross margin analysis
- Lead win/loss reviews and estimate accuracy assessments
- Partner with stakeholders throughout the organization
- Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
What You’ll Bring
You may be a great fit if you bring a combination of the following experience and strengths:
- Manufacturing estimating experience
- CNC setup and machining knowledge
- Engineering drawing interpretation skills
- Strong Excel and analytical abilities
- Project management experience
- ERP system experience
- Pricing and margin analysis expertise
Experience That Can Help You Thrive
- CNC programming
- Advanced Excel modeling
- Manufacturing engineering
- Plastics, composites, or industrial fabrication
- Multi-site manufacturing support
What You’ll Find at The Gund Company
- Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation.
- Health, Vision and Dental, STD, and LTD Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- Profit-sharing opportunities twice a year, based on company performance.
- Long-term incentive opportunities that reward sustained business growth and contribution.
- Strategic influence on major business opportunities
- Career growth within a growing manufacturing organization
Requirements
- CNC programming experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or similar field
- Plastics, composites, machining, or fabrication experience
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations
- Lean, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement involvement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Gund Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources for assistance.
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Search Electronics Jobs in MissouriElectronics OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Missouri?
Emerson Electric, headquartered in St. Louis, is one of the most active electronics employers in Missouri and has a history of hiring international engineers on OPT. Garmin, World Wide Technology, and Boeing's defense electronics divisions in the St. Louis metro also appear regularly in OPT hiring. Smaller defense contractors and industrial electronics firms in Kansas City round out the employer pool, though sponsorship availability varies by role and headcount at any given time.
Which cities in Missouri have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
St. Louis is the primary hub, driven by Emerson Electric, Boeing Defense, and a cluster of IT and electronics firms in the suburban corridors of Chesterfield and Clayton. Kansas City is the second-strongest market, with industrial electronics, telecommunications hardware, and defense suppliers active in the metro area. Columbia and Springfield see occasional postings, but OPT-eligible electronics roles there are far less frequent than in the two major metros.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with an engineering or applied science degree qualify most reliably. In Missouri's electronics sector, that includes electrical engineers, embedded systems engineers, PCB design engineers, firmware developers, RF engineers, and hardware test engineers. Quality and reliability engineering positions tied to electronics manufacturing also qualify. Roles that blend engineering with general business functions may face more scrutiny from employers assessing whether the position meets STEM OPT's degree-relatedness requirement.
How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Missouri?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT job seekers and lets you filter by visa type and industry to surface electronics roles in Missouri where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. Because OPT sponsorship is rarely advertised explicitly in standard job postings, using a platform filtered for your visa situation saves significant time. Migrate Mate's electronics listings in Missouri include roles from St. Louis and Kansas City employers actively hiring international candidates.
Are there any Missouri-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the electronics industry?
A significant share of Missouri's electronics sector overlaps with defense contracting, particularly around St. Louis. Many defense electronics roles require a U.S. security clearance, which F-1 OPT holders are generally not eligible to obtain, narrowing the pool of accessible positions. Focusing on commercial electronics, industrial automation, and telecommunications hardware rather than defense programs improves your chances of finding OPT-eligible openings. Missouri does not have state-level work authorization rules that differ from federal OPT regulations.