STEM OPT Jobs in New York
F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York are concentrated in finance and fintech along the Manhattan corridor, life sciences across Long Island and New Jersey border employers, and a dense tech sector spanning NYC's five boroughs and the Hudson Valley. New York's employer depth makes it one of the strongest STEM OPT markets in the country.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Oct 28, 2026
Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652
Company: Kodak
Role Overview
We are looking for an MES- Manufacturing Execution System- Engineer to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals division in Rochester, NY. You will support Film Finishing organization within the Industrial Films and Chemicals division at Eastman Business Park. In this role, you’ll provide technical support and engineering expertise in MES infrastructure, software applications and operational systems. This position will frequently participate in troubleshooting, system administration, process improvements, software support, and short- and long-term technology projects that improve reliability, security, and efficiency across the organization.
This is an onsite role in Rochester, New York.
MES Engineer Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing MES infrastructure and applications.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and system issues.
- Assist with deployment, maintenance, and upgrades of servers, workstations, and virtual environments as the manufacturing client to IT.
- Participate in MES software development, scripting, and automation projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
- Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and business teams to implement technical solutions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and technology modernization projects.
- Integrate MES applications with PLCs, HMIs, production equipment, databases, and reporting systems.
- Lead capital projects from concept through implementation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related technical field with 0-5 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to understand, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance manufacturing software applications, databases, and legacy systems that support production operations.
- Familiarity with SQL databases and the ability to read, modify, and troubleshoot scripts, applications, or interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organize, and execute projects.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- A strong work ethic, high motivation, and Self-Starter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting and enhancing manufacturing applications, MES systems, and operational technology (OT) environments, including legacy software platforms and system integrations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience or coursework in software programming and scripting.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and system hardening principles.
- Experience troubleshooting PC hardware, peripherals, and operating systems.
- Familiarity with database management or reporting tools.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments; comfortable navigating both CLI and GUI for administration and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of applications, scripts, or integrations developed using technologies such as C#, VB.NET, PowerShell, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and subnetting in a large-scale enterprise environment.
EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Experience Level: 0-5 Years
Requisition ID: 2303
Date: Oct 28, 2026
Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652
Company: Kodak
Role Overview
We are looking for an MES- Manufacturing Execution System- Engineer to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals division in Rochester, NY. You will support Film Finishing organization within the Industrial Films and Chemicals division at Eastman Business Park. In this role, you’ll provide technical support and engineering expertise in MES infrastructure, software applications and operational systems. This position will frequently participate in troubleshooting, system administration, process improvements, software support, and short- and long-term technology projects that improve reliability, security, and efficiency across the organization.
This is an onsite role in Rochester, New York.
MES Engineer Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing MES infrastructure and applications.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and system issues.
- Assist with deployment, maintenance, and upgrades of servers, workstations, and virtual environments as the manufacturing client to IT.
- Participate in MES software development, scripting, and automation projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
- Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and business teams to implement technical solutions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and technology modernization projects.
- Integrate MES applications with PLCs, HMIs, production equipment, databases, and reporting systems.
- Lead capital projects from concept through implementation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related technical field with 0-5 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to understand, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance manufacturing software applications, databases, and legacy systems that support production operations.
- Familiarity with SQL databases and the ability to read, modify, and troubleshoot scripts, applications, or interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organize, and execute projects.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- A strong work ethic, high motivation, and Self-Starter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting and enhancing manufacturing applications, MES systems, and operational technology (OT) environments, including legacy software platforms and system integrations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience or coursework in software programming and scripting.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
- Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and system hardening principles.
- Experience troubleshooting PC hardware, peripherals, and operating systems.
- Familiarity with database management or reporting tools.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments; comfortable navigating both CLI and GUI for administration and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of applications, scripts, or integrations developed using technologies such as C#, VB.NET, PowerShell, SQL, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and subnetting in a large-scale enterprise environment.
EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Experience Level: 0-5 Years
Requisition ID: 2303
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in New York
Verify your role qualifies under STEM OPT
Cross-check your job title against O*NET to confirm the STEM degree classification is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Roles in finance, data science, and engineering in New York frequently qualify, but job titles don't always match the underlying STEM degree classification your employer will use.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers from day one
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your training plan is filed. New York financial services and tech firms typically maintain active enrollment, but smaller startups in Brooklyn or Buffalo may not, so confirm E-Verify status before accepting any offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes your 90-day unemployment cap. Migrate Mate filters New York employers by verified STEM OPT sponsorship history, letting you focus on firms in Manhattan, Long Island City, and the Albany tech corridor that have already navigated the I-983 training plan process.
File your STEM OPT extension before your OPT expires
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your current OPT end date. Your DSO must update your SEVIS record first. Delays in employer E-Verify confirmation are the most common reason New York applicants miss this window.
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Which industries in New York sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Financial services and fintech concentrated in Manhattan lead F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New York, followed by technology companies across NYC's boroughs and the Hudson Valley, life sciences and biotech on Long Island and in Westchester, and management consulting firms headquartered in Midtown. Engineering and data roles within these sectors generate the highest volume of STEM OPT training plan filings in the state.
Which cities in New York have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City, particularly Manhattan and Long Island City in Queens, accounts for the largest share of STEM OPT positions in the state. Albany and its surrounding tech and government contracting corridor, Buffalo's growing advanced manufacturing and health sciences sector, and Rochester's optics and imaging industry also have active STEM OPT employers, though at lower density than the metro area.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New York?
Roles must carry an STEM degree classification on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by USCIS. In New York, qualifying positions commonly include software engineers, data analysts, quantitative researchers, biostatisticians, financial engineers, and electrical or mechanical engineers. The role must also constitute a bona fide employer-employee relationship with a formal I-983 training plan. Use O*NET to verify a role's STEM degree classification before applying.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lets you filter New York job listings by employers with verified STEM OPT sponsorship history, which eliminates firms that lack E-Verify enrollment or have no experience with the I-983 training plan process. This is especially useful for narrowing down the large volume of New York postings to employers that can realistically support your authorization timeline.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
New York's large concentration of financial services firms means many STEM OPT roles require FINRA licensing or security clearances that take time to obtain, which can complicate your 90-day unemployment tracking. New York State also has its own labor law requirements around written employment agreements that intersect with the I-983 training plan documentation, so employers should provide offer letters that clearly define the training relationship.