Electronics OPT Jobs in New York

F-1 OPT electronics jobs in New York put you close to a dense network of employers, from semiconductor firms on Long Island to hardware startups in Manhattan and IBM's research operations in the Hudson Valley. Companies like IBM, Qualcomm, and L3Harris have a consistent record of hiring international students into electronics engineering and hardware roles across the state.

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Open Jobs125+
Work Type91% On-site
Top LocationMarcy, NY
Most JobsWolfspeed

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EnerSys
Field Service Technician III
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EnerSys
New 41m ago
Field Service Technician III
EnerSys
East Syracuse, New York
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Customer Service
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$28 - $38/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Danfoss
Order Fulfillment Representative
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Danfoss
New 16h ago
Order Fulfillment Representative
Danfoss
Utica, New York
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
Customer Service
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
$65k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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THE GUND COMPANY
Production Manager
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THE GUND COMPANY
Added 2d ago
Production Manager
THE GUND COMPANY
Amsterdam, New York
Manufacturing Operations
Project & Program Management
Quality Control
Project Management
$85k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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ALSTOM
Supplier Quality Development Manager
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ALSTOM
Added 3d ago
Supplier Quality Development Manager
ALSTOM
Hornell, New York
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
$80k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Hardware Design Engineer
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Added 4d ago
Hardware Design Engineer
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Chestnut Ridge, New York
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$73k - $97k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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OPT Electronics Job Roles in New York

Specialized Engineering60 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)57 jobs
Manufacturing Operations40 jobs
Manufacturing Engineering30 jobs
Quality Control29 jobs
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering29 jobs
Project & Program Management27 jobs
Electrical Engineering19 jobs
Mechanical Engineering15 jobs
Project Management13 jobs

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Electronics OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?

IBM, Qualcomm, L3Harris Technologies, Broadcom, and Analog Devices are among the electronics employers with a consistent presence in New York that have hired F-1 OPT workers. Defense contractors on Long Island, including Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, also regularly bring on international students in hardware and systems engineering roles. OPT authorization comes from your DSO and USCIS, not the employer, but these companies are familiar with the process.

Which cities in New York have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?

New York City, particularly Manhattan and Brooklyn, concentrates hardware startups and consumer electronics firms. Long Island is a major hub for defense electronics and semiconductor companies. The Hudson Valley corridor, anchored by IBM's Poughkeepsie and Yorktown Heights campuses, offers significant opportunities in chip design and systems research. Albany's growing semiconductor cluster, driven by GlobalFoundries and SUNY Poly, is also worth targeting for process engineering and fab roles.

What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?

F-1 OPT work authorization applies to positions directly related to your degree field. For electronics students, qualifying roles typically include hardware engineer, embedded systems engineer, RF engineer, PCB design engineer, FPGA engineer, semiconductor process engineer, and electrical engineer. The role must be in a field that aligns with your degree program, as confirmed by your Designated School Official. Roles that are purely software-focused may require a CS or software engineering degree to qualify.

How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, so you can search for electronics F-1 OPT roles in New York without sorting through listings from employers unfamiliar with OPT. The platform surfaces hardware, semiconductor, and electrical engineering positions from companies that have a track record of hiring OPT workers in New York, which saves significant time compared to general job searches.

Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the electronics industry?

New York's concentration of defense contractors means some electronics roles carry security clearance requirements, which F-1 students are generally not eligible to obtain. Filtering for commercial and research-oriented positions avoids this barrier. New York State also has an active semiconductor investment program tied to the Albany NanoTech Complex, generating OPT-eligible roles in fab and process engineering. STEM OPT extension is available for qualifying electronics degrees, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization if your employer files the required E-Verify enrollment.