OT Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio has a steady demand for occupational therapists across health systems like Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Sponsorship opportunities appear in cities including Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, particularly within hospital networks, rehabilitation centers, and school districts seeking qualified OT professionals.
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Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer to join our global IT team. The OT Systems Engineer position can be located at any of our North America plants and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s location. Operational technology is hardware and software that detects or causes a change, through the direct monitoring and/or control of physical devices, processes and events. For Auria, this includes industrial control devices (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in our manufacturing facilities. This role will focus on enhancing OT device data acquisition, management, and operational processes while bringing enterprise IT and cybersecurity best practices to the shop floor. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership experience in industrial environments with a deep understanding of IT/OT convergence in a manufacturing environment.
What you will do:
Technical Leadership:
- Plan and execute projects focused on supporting plant staff in integrating shop floor equipment with business systems to improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Coordinate with cross-functional technical resources (IT, cybersecurity, maintenance, engineering, operations, and others) to ensure project milestones and goals are achieved.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in industrial automation, Industrial IoT (IIoT) data analytics, and OT cybersecurity.
System Integration:
- Establish and implement data collection frameworks for OT environments, enabling real-time monitoring and historical analysis.
- Support predictive maintenance, process optimization, and quality improvement initiatives through data analytics.
- Define data inputs and outputs that support AI-driven insights, in collaboration with data management and automation teams.
- Coordinate the implementation of AI tools that enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
Information Technology:
- Instill enterprise IT best practices in the manufacturing OT environments.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to assess risks, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Support operations teams in responding to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and anomalies.
Communication & Training:
- Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, internal stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for stakeholders, ensuring technology adoption and operational effectiveness of the integrated systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:
- An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
- Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options.
- Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees.
- Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education.
- Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.
- Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD).
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Technology, or a related field, preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in technical leadership within manufacturing, industrial automation, or IT/OT integration.
- Minimum of ten (10) years in a role focused in IT, OT, and/or control systems.
- Proven experience integrating manufacturing OT systems with ERP/MES systems, preferably Plex and Plex MES Automation and Orchestration (Plex A&O, formerly Mach2).
Travel Requirements:
- This position will require up to 50% travel to North America plants, including Mexico.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Expertise in global Industrial IoT (IIoT) platforms, with PTC Kepware proficiency being highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of OT systems, industrial network protocols, and shop floor technologies (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, sensors).
- Experience with Industry 4.0, IIoT, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
- Familiarity with CMMS/EAM platforms, predictive maintenance strategies, and equipment performance monitoring.
- Understanding of how to apply IT best practices to OT environments, to include asset management, change management, disaster recovery planning, and others.
- Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and cybersecurity tools (e.g., firewalls, NAC, SIEM).
- Hands-on experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Ignition, or similar).
When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process. Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.
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Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer to join our global IT team. The OT Systems Engineer position can be located at any of our North America plants and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s location. Operational technology is hardware and software that detects or causes a change, through the direct monitoring and/or control of physical devices, processes and events. For Auria, this includes industrial control devices (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in our manufacturing facilities. This role will focus on enhancing OT device data acquisition, management, and operational processes while bringing enterprise IT and cybersecurity best practices to the shop floor. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership experience in industrial environments with a deep understanding of IT/OT convergence in a manufacturing environment.
What you will do:
Technical Leadership:
- Plan and execute projects focused on supporting plant staff in integrating shop floor equipment with business systems to improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Coordinate with cross-functional technical resources (IT, cybersecurity, maintenance, engineering, operations, and others) to ensure project milestones and goals are achieved.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in industrial automation, Industrial IoT (IIoT) data analytics, and OT cybersecurity.
System Integration:
- Establish and implement data collection frameworks for OT environments, enabling real-time monitoring and historical analysis.
- Support predictive maintenance, process optimization, and quality improvement initiatives through data analytics.
- Define data inputs and outputs that support AI-driven insights, in collaboration with data management and automation teams.
- Coordinate the implementation of AI tools that enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
Information Technology:
- Instill enterprise IT best practices in the manufacturing OT environments.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to assess risks, implement security controls, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Support operations teams in responding to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and anomalies.
Communication & Training:
- Serve as the primary liaison between vendors, internal stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for stakeholders, ensuring technology adoption and operational effectiveness of the integrated systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:
- An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
- Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options.
- Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees.
- Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education.
- Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.
- Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD).
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Technology, or a related field, preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in technical leadership within manufacturing, industrial automation, or IT/OT integration.
- Minimum of ten (10) years in a role focused in IT, OT, and/or control systems.
- Proven experience integrating manufacturing OT systems with ERP/MES systems, preferably Plex and Plex MES Automation and Orchestration (Plex A&O, formerly Mach2).
Travel Requirements:
- This position will require up to 50% travel to North America plants, including Mexico.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- Expertise in global Industrial IoT (IIoT) platforms, with PTC Kepware proficiency being highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of OT systems, industrial network protocols, and shop floor technologies (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, sensors).
- Experience with Industry 4.0, IIoT, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
- Familiarity with CMMS/EAM platforms, predictive maintenance strategies, and equipment performance monitoring.
- Understanding of how to apply IT best practices to OT environments, to include asset management, change management, disaster recovery planning, and others.
- Experience with Zero Trust frameworks and cybersecurity tools (e.g., firewalls, NAC, SIEM).
- Hands-on experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Ignition, or similar).
When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process. Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.
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Search OT Jobs in OhioOT Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for occupational therapists in Ohio?
Large health systems are the most active sponsors for OT roles in Ohio. Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and University Hospitals have all sponsored foreign workers in therapy-related positions. Rehabilitation networks and long-term care providers in the state also sponsor, though less frequently than major academic medical centers.
Which visa types are most common for OT roles in Ohio?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for occupational therapists in Ohio, as the role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree. The EB-3 immigrant visa is a common permanent residence pathway for OTs. Some employers also use the TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals who meet the OT credential requirements under USMCA.
Which cities in Ohio have the most OT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of OT sponsorship opportunities in Ohio, driven by their concentration of major hospital systems and rehabilitation facilities. Dayton and Toledo also have active hiring markets, particularly within regional medical centers and school-based therapy programs. Rural areas do post OT openings but sponsorship is less common outside urban health networks.
How to find ot visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters OT roles in Ohio by visa sponsorship status, saving you from sifting through listings that don't apply to your situation. You can browse current openings across Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and beyond, and filter by employer type or visa category to focus on positions where sponsorship has been offered.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for OT visa sponsorship?
Ohio requires occupational therapists to hold a state license from the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board before practicing, and most employers require licensure before or shortly after start date. International candidates should account for credential evaluation and licensing timelines when planning their job search. University programs at Ohio State and Cleveland State have also created pipelines that occasionally support international OT graduates entering the Ohio workforce.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored ot jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.