Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in New York
Electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York draw heavily from the state's dense technology corridor, with employers like IBM, Broadcom, and Analog Devices filing Labor Condition Applications for hardware engineers, embedded systems developers, and RF specialists. New York City and the Hudson Valley are the most active hiring zones for STEM OPT-eligible electronics roles.
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INTRODUCTION
At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.
We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
- Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
- Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
- Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
- Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
- Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.
ABOUT THE JOB
Here’s the Gist:
This position provides process sustaining support in an automated semiconductor production environment. The area of concentration would be ASH, WETS, CLEANS. This position will work a 12-hour Back End Night shift with a "3on-4off-4on-3off" alternating schedule: Wednesday through Friday, and every other Saturday, 6pm-6:15am.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Work closely with Engineering team to develop and qualify new processes and new tool sets. This will include characterizing, documenting and possibly presenting data based around design of experiments (DOE).
- Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions. Take corrective action and interact with Process Engineers & Equipment Maintenance to identify and resolve non-conformance process and equipment operations.
- Handle material dispositions and work to resolve any lot issues that may arise.
- Assist in creating new procedures and refining existing ones.
- Work collaboratively to achieve quarterly set yield and cycle time goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This Job is Right for You if You Have:
- Associates degree OR at least 1 year of experience in a technical role.
- Ability to work in ISO 5 (class 100) clean room for extended periods of time, lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and stand or walk most of a shift.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex work instructions (verbal or written), observe performance to specification, provide required feedback to assure knowledge is transferred.
- Learn basic semiconductor physics and chemistry principles to understand process effects on manufactured product.
- MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, or move around assigned work location without limitation for extended periods of time (i.e. up to 11 hours at a time).
- Experience using hands to operate machinery and/or assemble product.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to chest height.
- Must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment or PPE (i.e. lightweight cleanroom suit, eye protection, gloves, etc.).
- Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists, includes standing or walking over hard concrete surface, and climbing ladders.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
COMPENSATION RANGE
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
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Compensation Range: $18.40 - $25.30
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Compensation Range: $22.30 - $30.70
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
STEM OPT Electronics Job Roles in New York
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Which electronics companies in New York sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
IBM in Armonk and Poughkeepsie, Broadcom, Analog Devices, and ON Semiconductor have consistent F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship histories in New York. Defense contractors such as L3Harris and Northrop Grumman also file LCAs for electronics roles at their New York facilities. Employer sponsorship activity can be verified through OFLC Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which is publicly available and searchable by company and occupation.
Which cities in New York have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
New York City leads in volume, particularly for roles in consumer electronics, semiconductor sales, and hardware product development. The Hudson Valley, including the Poughkeepsie and Fishkill areas, hosts significant IBM and GlobalFoundries activity for chip design and process engineering. Rochester has a cluster of photonics and optics employers, including companies affiliated with the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics, making it a secondary hub for specialized electronics STEM OPT roles.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must be classified under a STEM-designated CIP code and require a degree in a directly related field. In electronics, this commonly covers hardware engineering, embedded systems design, PCB layout engineering, RF and antenna engineering, FPGA development, and semiconductor process engineering. Job titles should align with O*NET occupation codes under electrical and electronics engineering or related disciplines. Positions classified as general technician or assembly roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold for STEM OPT.
How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters electronics job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT eligibility and shows verified employer LCA filing history, so you can identify which New York companies have an active sponsorship track record in electronics and hardware roles. You can search by occupation type and filter to New York locations, which narrows results to employers who have previously filed for STEM OPT-eligible positions rather than relying on unverified job descriptions.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
New York employers in electronics who hire STEM OPT students must be E-Verify enrolled, which is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT sponsoring employers nationwide. Some New York defense-sector employers additionally require security clearances or U.S. citizenship for certain hardware and systems engineering roles, which effectively disqualifies F-1 STEM OPT candidates from those specific positions. New York State also has active semiconductor investment initiatives following federal CHIPS Act funding, which may expand sponsoring employer options in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region over the coming years.