Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio

Electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio are concentrated around Columbus, Dayton, and Cleveland, where manufacturers, defense contractors, and semiconductor firms hire electrical engineers, hardware designers, and embedded systems developers. Companies like Rockwell Automation, Emerson, and Aptiv have active hiring histories for STEM-designated roles that qualify for the 24-month OPT extension.

Find Electronics Jobs

Overview

Open Jobs13+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationPerrysburg, OH
Most JobsFirst Solar

Showing 5 of 13+ Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio

Danfoss
Product Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Danfoss
Added 3d ago
Product Engineer
Danfoss
Cleveland, Ohio
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

EPS
Field Technician II
We won't show you this job again
EPS
Added 3w ago
Field Technician II
EPS
West Chester, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

First Solar
Developer I
We won't show you this job again
First Solar
Added 1mo ago
Developer I
First Solar
Perrysburg, Ohio
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
$63k - $89k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

Have you applied for this role?

American Battery Solutions
Automation Technician
We won't show you this job again
American Battery Solutions
Added 1mo ago
Automation Technician
American Battery Solutions
Springboro, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
Associate's

Have you applied for this role?

GHSP
Engineering Technician
We won't show you this job again
GHSP
Added 4mo ago
Engineering Technician
GHSP
Mansfield, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See all Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio

Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio.

Get Access To All Jobs

STEM OPT Electronics Job Roles in Ohio

Specialized Engineering7 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)6 jobs
Manufacturing Operations5 jobs
Maintenance & Repair3 jobs
Software Engineering3 jobs
Electrical Engineering3 jobs
Mechanical Engineering3 jobs
Data Science & Analytics3 jobs
Manufacturing Engineering3 jobs
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering3 jobs

See all Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio

Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.

Search Electronics Jobs in Ohio

Electronics STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Ohio?

Ohio electronics employers with documented STEM OPT hiring histories include Rockwell Automation, Aptiv, Emerson Electric, Parker Hannifin, and several defense-adjacent firms in the Dayton corridor. Semiconductor and PCB manufacturers near Columbus and Cleveland also appear in OFLC Labor Condition Application records. Sponsorship activity varies by year and role, so reviewing each employer's actual LCA filing history gives a more accurate picture than company size alone.

Which cities in Ohio have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?

Columbus leads in volume, driven by its growing tech sector and proximity to The Ohio State University's engineering programs. Dayton is a strong second, anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its defense electronics supply chain. Cleveland supports hardware and industrial electronics roles tied to its manufacturing base, and Cincinnati draws electronics talent through its automotive and aerospace supplier networks along the I-75 corridor.

How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?

Migrate Mate filters electronics job listings in Ohio by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship eligibility, showing employers with verified LCA filing histories for STEM-designated roles. This saves time compared to manually searching OFLC disclosure data. Search by job title, electrical engineer, embedded systems engineer, hardware design engineer, and filter to Ohio to see which employers are actively hiring for roles that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

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

Roles qualifying for STEM OPT sponsorship must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list and be directly related to your degree field. In electronics, this commonly includes electrical engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems development, PCB design, RF engineering, and hardware validation. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most established Ohio electronics manufacturers and defense contractors already maintain as a compliance requirement.

Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in electronics?

Ohio's concentration of defense contractors near Dayton means many electronics roles require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship for international students since clearance eligibility is generally limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Non-defense employers in Columbus and Cleveland are generally more accessible for F-1 STEM OPT holders. Ohio also has a strong co-op culture through universities like Ohio State and Case Western, which can build the work history that strengthens future employer sponsorship cases.