Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in Nevada
Manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Nevada are concentrated in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson, where companies like Panasonic Energy, Switch, and Allegiant Travel's MRO operations hire engineers, quality specialists, and production technologists. Nevada's growing battery manufacturing and advanced electronics sectors make it a practical destination for STEM OPT candidates with engineering, materials science, or industrial technology degrees.
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Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Position Summary:
The Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving the manufacturing equipment at Redwood BMC1. The best candidate for the position will demonstrate previous applicable experience and has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that Engineers will start with strengths in multiple given fields (PLC programming, 3D CAD, robotics, vision, etc.) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated/semi-automated equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the equipment performance and improvement of multiple assigned production processes
- Support 24/7 production by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
- Active participant of cross functional teams while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving production lines. Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability
- Become expert level on all equipment and responsible for technician training. Provide hands-on support to Maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve downtime issues.
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules in collaboration with maintenance team.
- Ability to troubleshoot ladder logic to appropriately identify controls issues and program ladder logic (Beckhoff). Familiarity with Atlas Copco torque tool systems to troubleshoot and continuously improve.
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of engineering experience in a high-volume environment
- 2+ years of experience developing and improving HMI’s and with PLC (Ignition and Beckhoff preferred) programming, motion control, safety devices
- Experience with 2D/ 3D modeling software (AUTOCAD and Solidworks/CATIA preferred)
- Experience teaching and troubleshooting vision systems (Cognex and Keyence preferred)
- Experience commissioning and improving equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
- Experience coding/debugging and troubleshooting End of Line Test machines
- Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management
- Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
- Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Software proficiencies: Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, any linear programming software.
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Position Summary:
The Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving the manufacturing equipment at Redwood BMC1. The best candidate for the position will demonstrate previous applicable experience and has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that Engineers will start with strengths in multiple given fields (PLC programming, 3D CAD, robotics, vision, etc.) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated/semi-automated equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the equipment performance and improvement of multiple assigned production processes
- Support 24/7 production by responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
- Active participant of cross functional teams while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving production lines. Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability and process capability
- Become expert level on all equipment and responsible for technician training. Provide hands-on support to Maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve downtime issues.
- Takes initiative to create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules in collaboration with maintenance team.
- Ability to troubleshoot ladder logic to appropriately identify controls issues and program ladder logic (Beckhoff). Familiarity with Atlas Copco torque tool systems to troubleshoot and continuously improve.
- Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of engineering experience in a high-volume environment
- 2+ years of experience developing and improving HMI’s and with PLC (Ignition and Beckhoff preferred) programming, motion control, safety devices
- Experience with 2D/ 3D modeling software (AUTOCAD and Solidworks/CATIA preferred)
- Experience teaching and troubleshooting vision systems (Cognex and Keyence preferred)
- Experience commissioning and improving equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities
- Experience coding/debugging and troubleshooting End of Line Test machines
- Good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management
- Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions
- Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Software proficiencies: Microsoft Office, 2D CAD, any linear programming software.
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in NevadaManufacturing STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Nevada?
Nevada manufacturers with documented sponsorship activity include Panasonic Energy of North America in Sparks, which operates battery cell production at Gigafactory Nevada, along with electronics and defense contractors in the Henderson and Las Vegas corridors. Smaller precision manufacturing firms in the Reno-Sparks industrial zone also hire STEM OPT candidates in engineering and quality assurance roles, though sponsorship willingness varies by employer and role level.
Which cities in Nevada have the most manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Reno and Sparks lead Nevada for manufacturing STEM OPT opportunities, anchored by the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, one of the largest industrial parks in the U.S. Las Vegas and Henderson follow, with food processing, aerospace components, and defense manufacturing employers. Carson City has a smaller but active manufacturing base in printing, electronics assembly, and fabricated metals that occasionally recruits STEM OPT candidates.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a STEM field are eligible. In Nevada's manufacturing sector, these commonly include process engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, materials scientists, industrial engineers, and automation or robotics specialists. Production supervisor and technician roles generally do not qualify unless the position formally requires a STEM degree. The job must appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list to be eligible.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing job listings by visa type, letting you search specifically for Nevada employers with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. Because not every manufacturing posting explicitly states OPT eligibility, Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing data from DOL records, which shows which Nevada manufacturers have actually sponsored STEM workers before, narrowing your search to companies with a documented track record rather than guesswork.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Nevada's manufacturing sector?
Nevada has no state income tax, which affects take-home pay comparisons but not visa eligibility. More relevant for STEM OPT candidates is Nevada's E-Verify mandate: the state requires most employers to use E-Verify for new hires, which aligns well with STEM OPT requirements since employers must already be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm E-Verify enrollment with any Nevada manufacturing employer before accepting an offer.