Medical Devices STEM OPT Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's medical devices sector spans major employers like Stryker, Philips, and Medtronic across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, offering F-1 STEM OPT roles in biomedical engineering, quality systems, and R&D. Ohio's strong manufacturing base and research university network make it one of the more active Midwest states for medical devices sponsorship.
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Engineer II, Controls serves as the technical authority for manufacturing automation, controls systems, and equipment integration, driving reliability, performance, safety, and operational excellence across production operations. This role provides leadership in the design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of automated manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
As a subject matter expert (SME), the Engineer II partners across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to identify opportunities for automation advancement, improve equipment effectiveness, reduce downtime, and support the successful execution of capital projects. This individual will lead troubleshooting efforts, drive root cause investigations, and develop sustainable controls solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance.
A key focus of this role is sustaining production through proactive support of critical manufacturing equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of best-in-class automation and controls strategies.
This position is 100% onsite at our Dublin, OH manufacturing facility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Controls & Automation Leadership
- Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, and machine control systems.
- Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations to rapidly resolve equipment, controls, and process-related issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Develop and implement robust automation strategies that improve equipment reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnel on automation and controls systems.
Manufacturing Performance & Operational Excellence
- Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment uptime, process capability, scrap reduction, material utilization, and manufacturing throughput.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement process automation, machine control, network infrastructure, and system enhancements that improve operational performance and reduce costs.
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, process optimization, and equipment lifecycle management.
Controls Engineering & System Design
- Design, program, modify, troubleshoot, and support:
- PLC Systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- SCADA Systems
- Industrial Robotics
- Machine Vision Systems
- Servo and AC/DC Drive Systems
- Manufacturing Data Collection and Integration Systems
- Develop and maintain controls documentation, including:
- P&IDs
- Electrical Schematics
- Control Narratives
- Network Architecture Drawings
- I/O Documentation
- Equipment Functional Specifications
Capital Projects & Equipment Implementation
- Lead and support the full project lifecycle for automation and controls projects, including:
- Scope Development
- System Design
- Vendor Management
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Installation & Startup
- Commissioning
- Validation Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
- Provide technical input for long-term capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, and automation roadmaps.
Compliance & Quality Systems
- Ensure automation and control systems remain compliant with cGMP, regulatory, quality, and internal engineering standards.
- Partner with Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing teams to support qualification, verification, and validation activities for new and modified equipment and processes.
- Apply sound engineering practices, change control, documentation standards, and risk management principles throughout project execution.
Collaboration & Communication
- Effectively communicate technical information to operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, project teams, and leadership.
- Build alignment across functional groups to drive effective decision-making and project execution.
- Facilitate collaborative resolution of technical challenges and conflicting priorities.
- Train personnel on equipment operation, automation systems, HMIs, troubleshooting practices, and applicable procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- May provide project leadership and functional direction to contractors, technicians, or project team members.
- Contribute technical feedback to employee development and performance discussions.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong expertise in industrial automation, controls engineering, and manufacturing systems.
- Advanced knowledge of plastic injection molding, automated assembly, process control, testing systems, vision inspection, and fixturing technologies.
- Demonstrated proficiency with:
- Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs
- FactoryTalk Suite
- Epson RC+
- Industrial Networking
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- SCADA Systems
- Robotics and Motion Control
- Strong understanding of electrical and controls architecture, including sensors, I/O systems, drives, safety circuits, and machine communications.
- Proven ability to independently assess complex technical issues and implement solutions with broad operational impact.
- Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate Degree in a related technical field with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant controls and automation experience.
- Hands-on experience with:
- PLC Programming
- Robotics
- Industrial Controls
- Machine Vision Systems
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- Data Acquisition Systems
- Manufacturing Automation Platforms
- Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing environments preferred.
Position Summary
Engineer II, Controls serves as the technical authority for manufacturing automation, controls systems, and equipment integration, driving reliability, performance, safety, and operational excellence across production operations. This role provides leadership in the design, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of automated manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
As a subject matter expert (SME), the Engineer II partners across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering to identify opportunities for automation advancement, improve equipment effectiveness, reduce downtime, and support the successful execution of capital projects. This individual will lead troubleshooting efforts, drive root cause investigations, and develop sustainable controls solutions that enhance productivity, quality, and manufacturing performance.
A key focus of this role is sustaining production through proactive support of critical manufacturing equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and implementation of best-in-class automation and controls strategies.
This position is 100% onsite at our Dublin, OH manufacturing facility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Controls & Automation Leadership
- Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, and machine control systems.
- Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations to rapidly resolve equipment, controls, and process-related issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Develop and implement robust automation strategies that improve equipment reliability, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnel on automation and controls systems.
Manufacturing Performance & Operational Excellence
- Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment uptime, process capability, scrap reduction, material utilization, and manufacturing throughput.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement process automation, machine control, network infrastructure, and system enhancements that improve operational performance and reduce costs.
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven analysis to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, process optimization, and equipment lifecycle management.
Controls Engineering & System Design
- Design, program, modify, troubleshoot, and support:
- PLC Systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- SCADA Systems
- Industrial Robotics
- Machine Vision Systems
- Servo and AC/DC Drive Systems
- Manufacturing Data Collection and Integration Systems
- Develop and maintain controls documentation, including:
- P&IDs
- Electrical Schematics
- Control Narratives
- Network Architecture Drawings
- I/O Documentation
- Equipment Functional Specifications
Capital Projects & Equipment Implementation
- Lead and support the full project lifecycle for automation and controls projects, including:
- Scope Development
- System Design
- Vendor Management
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Installation & Startup
- Commissioning
- Validation Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
- Provide technical input for long-term capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, and automation roadmaps.
Compliance & Quality Systems
- Ensure automation and control systems remain compliant with cGMP, regulatory, quality, and internal engineering standards.
- Partner with Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing teams to support qualification, verification, and validation activities for new and modified equipment and processes.
- Apply sound engineering practices, change control, documentation standards, and risk management principles throughout project execution.
Collaboration & Communication
- Effectively communicate technical information to operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, project teams, and leadership.
- Build alignment across functional groups to drive effective decision-making and project execution.
- Facilitate collaborative resolution of technical challenges and conflicting priorities.
- Train personnel on equipment operation, automation systems, HMIs, troubleshooting practices, and applicable procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
- May provide project leadership and functional direction to contractors, technicians, or project team members.
- Contribute technical feedback to employee development and performance discussions.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong expertise in industrial automation, controls engineering, and manufacturing systems.
- Advanced knowledge of plastic injection molding, automated assembly, process control, testing systems, vision inspection, and fixturing technologies.
- Demonstrated proficiency with:
- Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs
- FactoryTalk Suite
- Epson RC+
- Industrial Networking
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- SCADA Systems
- Robotics and Motion Control
- Strong understanding of electrical and controls architecture, including sensors, I/O systems, drives, safety circuits, and machine communications.
- Proven ability to independently assess complex technical issues and implement solutions with broad operational impact.
- Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate Degree in a related technical field with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant controls and automation experience.
- Hands-on experience with:
- PLC Programming
- Robotics
- Industrial Controls
- Machine Vision Systems
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- Data Acquisition Systems
- Manufacturing Automation Platforms
- Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing environments preferred.
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in OhioMedical Devices STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Ohio?
Ohio hosts several major medical devices employers with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, including Stryker, Philips Healthcare, Medtronic, and Integra LifeSciences. Mid-size contract manufacturers and device startups concentrated around Columbus and Cleveland also participate. Sponsorship patterns vary by company size and role type, so reviewing employer-level OPT filing history before applying is advisable.
Which cities in Ohio have the most medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads for corporate and research-oriented medical devices roles, partly due to proximity to Ohio State University and a growing life sciences corridor. Cleveland has a strong cluster around the Cleveland Clinic medical device ecosystem and established manufacturing firms. Cincinnati rounds out the top three, with device companies tied to the broader healthcare manufacturing presence in the southwest part of the state.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that routinely qualify include biomedical engineer, quality assurance engineer, regulatory affairs specialist, manufacturing process engineer, software engineer for embedded medical systems, and R&D scientist. These positions typically require a degree in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related STEM field. The role must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree to qualify.
How do I find medical devices F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate filters medical devices job listings specifically by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship eligibility and state, so you can search Ohio openings without manually screening employers. Because STEM OPT requires the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, Migrate Mate's filters surface only compliant employers. This significantly narrows the field compared to general job searches and surfaces companies with verified OPT sponsorship activity in Ohio's medical devices sector.
Are there any Ohio-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in medical devices?
Ohio's medical devices employers frequently operate under FDA quality system regulations, meaning many roles involve regulatory compliance work. This can add complexity to job descriptions but also expands qualifying STEM roles. Ohio does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements, but employers in FDA-regulated environments often have stricter background check and documentation processes. STEM OPT extensions also require a formal training plan agreed upon by both you and the employer before the extension period begins.