Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Oregon
Electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon are concentrated in the Portland metro area, where Intel's Hillsboro campus, Tektronix, and a growing cluster of semiconductor and hardware firms have established active OPT hiring patterns. Corvallis and Eugene add university-adjacent opportunities in embedded systems, photonics, and test engineering for F-1 graduates seeking STEM OPT-eligible roles.
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The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing best-in-class microscopy services to support Lam’s engineering and development efforts. Our objective is high volume metrology data generation, with rapid turnaround times to facilitate more experimental iterations and a faster time to solution.
What you’ll do
This position is for a TEM operator working a Back End Night shift.
- Shift will be 12hrs Wednesday-Friday plus every other Saturday
- Operate a state-of-the-art TEM in order to image semiconductor samples.
- Protect customer IP through procedure and vigilance.
- Generate and integrate feedback contributing to the continuous improvement of the sample preparation process.
- Produce the best quality data in support of Lam's processes.
Who we’re looking for
- Candidates looking to continue or advance a career in electron microscopy.
- People who see task repetition as an opportunity to iterate and innovate towards better methods.
- Careful, detail-oriented observers.
- Fondness of learning and ability to respond well to feedback.
- Willingness to work a night shift schedule as described above.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience operating HRTEM and S/TEM for imaging. Ideal candidates will have performed semiconductor or materials imaging.
- A BS or Associate level degree in a physical science such as Physics, Engineering or Chemistry.
- Knowledge of physics involved with FIB/SEM and TEM tools, such as vacuum systems, diffraction, and ion sputtering behavior.
- Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling.
- Experience with TEM sample preparation using a FIB preferred.
- Experience with EDS and EELS preferred.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
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Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The group you’ll be a part of
The SEM Lab in Tualatin is committed to providing best-in-class microscopy services to support Lam’s engineering and development efforts. Our objective is high volume metrology data generation, with rapid turnaround times to facilitate more experimental iterations and a faster time to solution.
What you’ll do
This position is for a TEM operator working a Back End Night shift.
- Shift will be 12hrs Wednesday-Friday plus every other Saturday
- Operate a state-of-the-art TEM in order to image semiconductor samples.
- Protect customer IP through procedure and vigilance.
- Generate and integrate feedback contributing to the continuous improvement of the sample preparation process.
- Produce the best quality data in support of Lam's processes.
Who we’re looking for
- Candidates looking to continue or advance a career in electron microscopy.
- People who see task repetition as an opportunity to iterate and innovate towards better methods.
- Careful, detail-oriented observers.
- Fondness of learning and ability to respond well to feedback.
- Willingness to work a night shift schedule as described above.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience operating HRTEM and S/TEM for imaging. Ideal candidates will have performed semiconductor or materials imaging.
- A BS or Associate level degree in a physical science such as Physics, Engineering or Chemistry.
- Knowledge of physics involved with FIB/SEM and TEM tools, such as vacuum systems, diffraction, and ion sputtering behavior.
- Experience in customer IP protection and sample handling.
- Experience with TEM sample preparation using a FIB preferred.
- Experience with EDS and EELS preferred.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
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Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Oregon?
Intel's Washington County campus in Hillsboro is Oregon's largest electronics employer and has a long history of hiring F-1 STEM OPT workers in chip design, process engineering, and hardware validation. Tektronix in Beaverton, Lattice Semiconductor in Hillsboro, and a range of contract electronics manufacturers in the Portland metro also appear in OFLC Labor Condition Application disclosure data as active STEM OPT sponsors. University spinouts near Corvallis add smaller but growing opportunities.
Which cities in Oregon have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Portland metro, specifically Hillsboro and Beaverton in Washington County, holds the highest concentration of electronics F-1 STEM OPT roles in Oregon, driven by the state's semiconductor industry cluster. Corvallis, home to Oregon State University's engineering programs, supports embedded systems and photonics hiring. Eugene and the I-5 corridor have smaller but active electronics manufacturing presences worth monitoring for STEM OPT-eligible openings.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension must appear on DHS's STEM Designated Degree Program List and require a degree in an eligible field. In Oregon's electronics sector, positions in semiconductor process engineering, hardware design, embedded firmware development, RF engineering, test and validation engineering, and PCB design commonly meet this standard. You can verify whether a specific job title falls under an eligible STEM degree classification using O*NET occupation profiles and your DSO.
How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT eligibility, so you can search Oregon electronics roles without sorting through positions at companies with no OPT sponsorship history. The platform draws on DOL Labor Condition Application data to surface employers in Oregon's semiconductor and hardware sector that have actively sponsored international workers. Focus your search on Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Corvallis to target the densest pockets of electronics OPT hiring in the state.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Oregon's electronics industry?
Oregon does not impose additional state-level visa or employment authorization requirements beyond federal STEM OPT rules, but electronics employers in Washington County are subject to Oregon's E-Verify requirements for certain government contractors. Because Oregon's electronics sector is heavily semiconductor-focused, many roles involve export-controlled technology under EAR or ITAR regulations, which can affect hiring eligibility for some international students regardless of OPT status. Confirm any export control restrictions with a prospective employer before accepting an offer.