STEM OPT Jobs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's technology corridor along the Manchester-Nashua I-93 belt, combined with a growing advanced manufacturing and life sciences presence near the Massachusetts border, makes it a practical target for F-1 STEM OPT job seekers. Healthcare IT, defense electronics, and semiconductor-adjacent firms actively file STEM OPT extensions across the region.
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Engineer II, Control Systems
Date: Oct 27, 2026
Location:
Merrimack, NH, US
Company: Atrium Medical Corporation
Remote Work: 0 days at home (site based)
Salary Range: $75K-$100K plus 8% STIP
With a passion for life
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
Job Overview
Specify, develop, document and support machine and process control systems for all product lines, maintaining or enhancing production safety, quality and consistency.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Create and maintain equipment design documentation, including equipment requirements, hardware specifications, software specifications, equipment configuration documents and test plans.
- Design machine electrical and pneumatic systems, including selecting components, creating Bills of Materials and drawing schematics.
- Configure and program PLCs, HMIs, servo systems and all other software driven controls components to operate production and test equipment in accordance with equipment requirements documents.
- Perform control systems review activities including risk assessments, code reviews and design/drawing reviews.
- Integrate and test control systems hardware and participate in equipment builds.
- Test and debug PLC, HMI and instrumentation software.
- Configure and test machine instruments, components and peripherals.
- Troubleshoot and provide technical expertise during maintenance of production equipment in a controlled environment.
- Support validation of new equipment and controls.
- Interface with other departments such as Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing and R&D.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related duties as requested.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
- Minimum two years related experience.
- Design knowledge and experience in use of CAD, PLC and HMI software.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Accurate – attention to detail and the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Problem Solving – ability to understand a problem, devise and implement a solution.
- Interpersonal – Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Effective organizational skills that include the ability to plan, prioritize, organize, gather facts, and exercise sound judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
- Demonstrated expertise in technical writing, with the ability to abstract and organize information for manufacturing equipment documentation. Must have good spelling, grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
Supervision/Management Of Others:
- XX
Internal and External Contacts/Relationships
- Internal: Team members (including contractors), all Getinge colleagues including R&D, Operations, Quality and Validation functions.
- External: Contractors, vendors and consultants.
Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions
- Ensures environmental consciousness and safe practices are exhibited in decisions.
- Use of computer and telephone equipment and other related office accessories/devices to complete assignments.
- Requires use of safety equipment and gowning as directed by work area (controlled environment, workshop).
- May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
- Physical requirements such as lifting specific weights.
- Travel requirements.
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About us
With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.
Benefits at Getinge:
At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in New Hampshire
Verify your role qualifies under STEM OPT
Cross-reference your job title and duties against O*NET to confirm the occupation falls under a qualifying STEM field. Roles that blend administrative and technical duties sometimes fail the STEM designation test, so document the technical core of your responsibilities before accepting an offer.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers first
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Search for Manchester and Nashua employers in defense electronics, healthcare IT, and advanced manufacturing, then confirm E-Verify status directly with HR before investing time in the application process.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified New Hampshire sponsors
Filter your search on Migrate Mate by state and STEM OPT to surface New Hampshire employers with confirmed STEM extension filing history, cutting out companies that have never sponsored international students in technical roles.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT expires
USCIS requires a completed I-983 signed by both you and your employer before your DSO can recommend the STEM extension. Build in at least two weeks for employer review and signature, especially at larger firms where HR approvals route through legal departments.
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Which industries in New Hampshire sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Defense and aerospace electronics, healthcare information technology, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductor-related firms sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT positions in New Hampshire. Companies clustered along the I-93 corridor between Manchester and Nashua account for a significant share of filings, with smaller clusters in the seacoast region around Portsmouth in software and cybersecurity.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manchester and Nashua together represent the largest concentration of F-1 STEM OPT sponsoring employers in New Hampshire, driven by their proximity to the Massachusetts technology corridor. Portsmouth is a secondary hub for cybersecurity and defense contractors. Concord has a smaller but active presence in healthcare IT and government technology services.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Hampshire?
Roles that qualify must fall within a STEM-designated field as defined by the Department of Homeland Security's STEM list, which covers computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences. In New Hampshire, qualifying titles commonly include software engineer, data analyst, electrical engineer, systems analyst, and biomedical researcher. Cross-check your specific occupation code against O*NET to confirm eligibility before accepting an offer.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in New Hampshire?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for New Hampshire employers with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the extension process rather than educating employers from scratch. Supplement this by attending career events at University of New Hampshire and checking alumni networks tied to New Hampshire's defense and technology sectors.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which simplifies some payroll considerations for employers and can affect compensation package discussions. Many New Hampshire STEM employers hold federal defense contracts requiring security clearance eligibility, which can limit roles available to F-1 students. Confirm clearance requirements with employers in the Manchester and Portsmouth defense corridors early in your job search.