Electronics OPT Jobs in Oregon
Oregon's electronics sector spans semiconductor manufacturing in the Portland metro area, hardware engineering along the Silicon Forest corridor, and a growing cluster of clean energy tech firms. Companies like Intel, Lattice Semiconductor, and Daimler Trucks North America's tech division actively hire international talent. F-1 OPT authorization lets eligible students work in qualifying electronics roles while pursuing post-graduation career pathways.
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The successful candidate will efficiently provide high quality engineering solutions to complex manufacturing and business problems. The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will drive improvement using industry best practices, standardize work. Work will be completed according to TE Connectivity’s SOPs within an ISO 13485 environment.
Responsibilities
- Technical ownership of manufacturing processes
- Analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process controls
- Process development, fixture & tooling development
- Draft, execute, and complete equipment and process validation
- Participate in cross functional teams to solve problems using Lean, Six Sigma, and other analytical tools
- Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions when necessary
- Evaluate customer designs for manufacturing capability, quoting support
- Develop and support process documentation, train employees
- Consistently provide an Exceptional Customer Experience
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- BS Engineering/Computer Science/Physical Sciences Degree Mechanical Engineering or Electrical.
- 3-5 yrs experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
- Positive, adaptable attitude that thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Highly effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and negotiate alignment with stakeholders
- Quick learner with strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach
- Embraces and drives change for improvement
- Experience dealing with third party equipment vendors
- MEII: 3-5 yrs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR 820 experience
- Risk management and change control experience
- Registered Professional Engineer
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification
- Experience transitioning from a small growth focused organization to larger organization focused on profitability
- Machine shop/metal fabrication experience, design for manufacturability
- Experience with high mix/low volume, operator dependent processes
- Metallurgical understanding of stainless steel, Nitinol, Tungsten, and precious metal alloys
- Understanding of small diameter metal joining processes: soldering, brazing, welding, etc.
COMPETENCIES
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $84,300-$105,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
Posting City: WILSONVILLE
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 155867
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
INTRODUCTION
The successful candidate will efficiently provide high quality engineering solutions to complex manufacturing and business problems. The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will drive improvement using industry best practices, standardize work. Work will be completed according to TE Connectivity’s SOPs within an ISO 13485 environment.
Responsibilities
- Technical ownership of manufacturing processes
- Analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and process controls
- Process development, fixture & tooling development
- Draft, execute, and complete equipment and process validation
- Participate in cross functional teams to solve problems using Lean, Six Sigma, and other analytical tools
- Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions when necessary
- Evaluate customer designs for manufacturing capability, quoting support
- Develop and support process documentation, train employees
- Consistently provide an Exceptional Customer Experience
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- BS Engineering/Computer Science/Physical Sciences Degree Mechanical Engineering or Electrical.
- 3-5 yrs experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
- Positive, adaptable attitude that thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Highly effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and negotiate alignment with stakeholders
- Quick learner with strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach
- Embraces and drives change for improvement
- Experience dealing with third party equipment vendors
- MEII: 3-5 yrs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR 820 experience
- Risk management and change control experience
- Registered Professional Engineer
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification
- Experience transitioning from a small growth focused organization to larger organization focused on profitability
- Machine shop/metal fabrication experience, design for manufacturability
- Experience with high mix/low volume, operator dependent processes
- Metallurgical understanding of stainless steel, Nitinol, Tungsten, and precious metal alloys
- Understanding of small diameter metal joining processes: soldering, brazing, welding, etc.
COMPETENCIES
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $84,300-$105,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
- Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
- Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
LOCATION
Job Locations:
Posting City: WILSONVILLE
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 155867
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology
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Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Oregon?
Intel's large Hillsboro campus is Oregon's most prominent electronics employer and has a long history of hiring international graduates on OPT. Lattice Semiconductor, Radisys, and Daimler Trucks' engineering division in Portland also hire electronics talent. Smaller hardware and embedded systems firms in the Silicon Forest corridor sometimes hire OPT workers as well, though sponsorship practices vary by company size and role.
Which cities in Oregon have the most electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Portland metro area, including Hillsboro and Beaverton, is by far Oregon's densest concentration of electronics OPT jobs. Intel's Ronler Acres and Jones Farm campuses in Hillsboro alone employ thousands of engineers. Eugene and Corvallis also have modest electronics hiring activity, partly driven by proximity to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University's engineering programs.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align directly with an engineering, computer science, or applied physics degree tend to qualify most cleanly for OPT. In Oregon's electronics sector, that includes hardware design engineering, semiconductor process engineering, embedded systems development, PCB layout engineering, and RF engineering. The position must fall within your declared major field of study, so degree-to-role alignment is important when evaluating whether a specific posting is OPT-eligible.
How do I find electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to browse electronics F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon without sifting through irrelevant postings. Because not every employer advertises OPT sponsorship explicitly, using a platform built around visa eligibility saves significant time. Migrate Mate also focuses on employers who have demonstrated sponsorship history, which is especially useful in a specialized market like Oregon's semiconductor industry.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students in electronics?
Oregon has no state income tax on wages, which is a straightforward financial factor for OPT workers to be aware of when comparing offers. More substantively, many of Oregon's largest electronics employers, particularly in the semiconductor space, work on export-controlled technologies. Some roles may require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency under export control regulations, so it's worth confirming a role's eligibility requirements before applying.