Manufacturing OPT Jobs in New York
Manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York span a wide range of industries, from food and beverage production in Buffalo and Rochester to aerospace and defense manufacturing on Long Island. Major employers including Lockheed Martin, Corning, and IBM have operations across the state. Engineering, quality, and production roles at these facilities frequently align with F-1 OPT work authorization.
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This position seeks to gain experience providing application engineering support to our customer base, sales organization and the Business Unit product team, as well as understand our customer's existing and evolving technical application needs. This role will grow to apply and adapt UIBU products to satisfy those needs. Provides support both before and after the sale, and supports all issues with and through company technical resources to insure accurate, detailed understanding and timely resolution of customer requirements.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reviews customer's products, processes against the possible UIBU solution approaches and identifies projected savings based upon use of proposed equipment.
- Works with Sr. Applications Engineers to engage sales and customers on pre-sale or post-sale product and process application issues; With the customer, evaluates feasibility and alternatives.
- This role will learn to evaluate priority of requested product applications/modifications, as they relate to customer expectations and timing, as well as product team resource availability.
- Assists Sales with technical customer presentations, and customer acceptance criteria.
- Participating with the engineering review team to determine if requested product applications or modifications are feasible; If so, drives sales to enter RFQ. If not, responds to customer and sales person with alternatives.
- Learning to develop quotations, including development time, cost and schedule.
- Assists Sr. Engineering with justification of product applications/modifications quotations to the customer.
- Participates in developing solutions working with the design teams and work with supply chain to procure the materials necessary to manufacture applications tooling.
- Assembles and test applications tooling and integrates into base machines.
- Supports installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and function to customer specifications.
- Participates in trade shows and technical seminars to enhance Universal's reputation for product capability.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 0-2 years of experience within capital goods, preferably sale or support of automated assembly or test solutions.
- Experience with design tools such as SolidWorks and PTC CREO is preferred.
- Ability to complete solutions line drawings for field sales/customers.
- Automation equipment programming, and debugging aptitude is preferred.
- MS Office Suite proficiency is expected.
Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:
- Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.
Physical Demands:
- Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
- Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues and in giving presentations.
- Ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences approximately 25% of the time.
Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Target Annual Base Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits
~ What “U” Can Do For You ~
Rewards Package:
- Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.
Career Development:
- Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.
Work/Life Balance:
- Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.
Company Culture:
- Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.
REQUIREMENTS
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable’s, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!
Summary
This position seeks to gain experience providing application engineering support to our customer base, sales organization and the Business Unit product team, as well as understand our customer's existing and evolving technical application needs. This role will grow to apply and adapt UIBU products to satisfy those needs. Provides support both before and after the sale, and supports all issues with and through company technical resources to insure accurate, detailed understanding and timely resolution of customer requirements.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reviews customer's products, processes against the possible UIBU solution approaches and identifies projected savings based upon use of proposed equipment.
- Works with Sr. Applications Engineers to engage sales and customers on pre-sale or post-sale product and process application issues; With the customer, evaluates feasibility and alternatives.
- This role will learn to evaluate priority of requested product applications/modifications, as they relate to customer expectations and timing, as well as product team resource availability.
- Assists Sales with technical customer presentations, and customer acceptance criteria.
- Participating with the engineering review team to determine if requested product applications or modifications are feasible; If so, drives sales to enter RFQ. If not, responds to customer and sales person with alternatives.
- Learning to develop quotations, including development time, cost and schedule.
- Assists Sr. Engineering with justification of product applications/modifications quotations to the customer.
- Participates in developing solutions working with the design teams and work with supply chain to procure the materials necessary to manufacture applications tooling.
- Assembles and test applications tooling and integrates into base machines.
- Supports installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and function to customer specifications.
- Participates in trade shows and technical seminars to enhance Universal's reputation for product capability.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 0-2 years of experience within capital goods, preferably sale or support of automated assembly or test solutions.
- Experience with design tools such as SolidWorks and PTC CREO is preferred.
- Ability to complete solutions line drawings for field sales/customers.
- Automation equipment programming, and debugging aptitude is preferred.
- MS Office Suite proficiency is expected.
Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:
- Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.
Physical Demands:
- Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
- Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues and in giving presentations.
- Ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences approximately 25% of the time.
Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Target Annual Base Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits
~ What “U” Can Do For You ~
Rewards Package:
- Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.
Career Development:
- Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.
Work/Life Balance:
- Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.
Company Culture:
- Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.
REQUIREMENTS
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable’s, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in New YorkManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
Several large manufacturers in New York have histories of hiring F-1 OPT workers, including Corning Incorporated in the Southern Tier, Lockheed Martin on Long Island, and various food and beverage producers in the Buffalo and Rochester areas. Smaller contract manufacturers and medical device companies in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region also hire OPT candidates, particularly for engineering and technical roles.
Which cities in New York have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Rochester and Buffalo are the most concentrated manufacturing hubs in New York, with strong clusters in optics, photonics, food processing, and advanced manufacturing. Long Island hosts aerospace and defense manufacturers. Albany and the Capital Region have growing semiconductor and electronics manufacturing activity, particularly following recent investment in chip fabrication facilities. New York City's outer boroughs also have light manufacturing and biotech production employers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with STEM degree fields tend to qualify most reliably for F-1 OPT, including process engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, supply chain operations, and production management. Positions requiring a bachelor's or higher degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical engineering are common fits. Non-STEM production floor roles generally do not qualify for STEM OPT extension and carry a shorter 12-month authorization window.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry and state. Searching for manufacturing roles in New York on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving time compared to filtering through general job boards. Pairing Migrate Mate searches with direct outreach to New York manufacturers known to hire OPT candidates improves your chances significantly.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in manufacturing?
New York's manufacturing sector is heavily concentrated outside New York City, so F-1 OPT candidates should be prepared to consider roles in upstate cities like Rochester, Buffalo, and Albany. New York state labor law and prevailing wage requirements can affect employer sponsorship decisions, particularly for smaller manufacturers. Additionally, STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your specific role and degree field align, so confirming that match with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer is important.