Manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon
Manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon draw from a strong industrial base anchored by employers like Intel, Precision Castparts, and FLIR Systems across Portland, Hillsboro, and Salem. Engineering, process, and quality roles in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace components, and advanced materials manufacturing are among the positions Oregon manufacturers actively recruit for through STEM OPT.
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We are seeking a full-time Electronics Technician (SkillBridge) at Garmin's U.S location in Salem, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for applying electronic theory, electrical testing procedures and related knowledge to lay-out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify developmental, production and customer returned Garmin product and electronic equipment.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Trace circuits of defective units, using knowledge of electronic theory and electronic test equipment to locate defects and repair electronics to the component level
- Discuss layout and assembly problems with an Electronics Engineer, Process Engineer and management to clarify design details, functional criteria and issues encountered while repairing product
- Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to improve assembly, maintenance, test method or product performance
- Inspect, analyze and interpret test data
- Inspect, adjust, calibrate, align and modify circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance to repair units
- Record test/alignment procedures and results, defects, repair history, numerical and graphical data
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure personnel safety
- Assemble experimental circuitry (breadboard) or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions
- Compliance with HRD-0003 (Non-Exempt Attendance Policy)
- Must possess the ability to lift up to 25 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
- Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
- Compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology OR Vocational Certification in Electronics Technology OR a substantially related field of Military training OR a minimum of 80 hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology or a related field OR Electronic Technician Certification (International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET) OR Electronic Technicians Associate International (ETA-I)
- Demonstrated electronics knowledge, troubleshooting or testing
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must possess the ability to lift up to 25 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years related Electronics Technician or Engineering Technician experience
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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We are seeking a full-time Electronics Technician (SkillBridge) at Garmin's U.S location in Salem, OR. In this role, you will be responsible for applying electronic theory, electrical testing procedures and related knowledge to lay-out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and modify developmental, production and customer returned Garmin product and electronic equipment.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Trace circuits of defective units, using knowledge of electronic theory and electronic test equipment to locate defects and repair electronics to the component level
- Discuss layout and assembly problems with an Electronics Engineer, Process Engineer and management to clarify design details, functional criteria and issues encountered while repairing product
- Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to improve assembly, maintenance, test method or product performance
- Inspect, analyze and interpret test data
- Inspect, adjust, calibrate, align and modify circuitry and components and record effects on unit performance to repair units
- Record test/alignment procedures and results, defects, repair history, numerical and graphical data
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure personnel safety
- Assemble experimental circuitry (breadboard) or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions
- Compliance with HRD-0003 (Non-Exempt Attendance Policy)
- Must possess the ability to lift up to 25 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
- Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
- Compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology OR Vocational Certification in Electronics Technology OR a substantially related field of Military training OR a minimum of 80 hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology or a related field OR Electronic Technician Certification (International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET) OR Electronic Technicians Associate International (ETA-I)
- Demonstrated electronics knowledge, troubleshooting or testing
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must possess the ability to lift up to 25 pounds while using safe lifting techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years related Electronics Technician or Engineering Technician experience
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Oregon?
Oregon's manufacturing sector includes employers with documented STEM OPT hiring histories across semiconductors, aerospace, and industrial equipment. Intel's Hillsboro campuses, Precision Castparts in Portland, FLIR Systems, and Daimler Trucks North America are among the larger manufacturers that have hired in engineering and technical roles. Checking DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by employer and occupation code helps identify which companies actively file for STEM-related roles.
Which cities in Oregon have the most manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Portland metro area, including Hillsboro and Beaverton, concentrates the majority of Oregon's advanced manufacturing employment, particularly in semiconductor fabrication and electronics. Salem and Eugene support food processing, wood products, and industrial manufacturing. Medford and Bend have smaller but growing manufacturing presences in specialty metals and precision parts. Hillsboro alone hosts several large Intel fabrication facilities that regularly recruit engineering graduates.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT are tied to STEM-designated degree programs recognized by USCIS, not the job title alone. In manufacturing, positions such as process engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, industrial engineer, materials scientist, and automation or controls engineer commonly align with qualifying degree fields. The position must use STEM knowledge directly, a role requiring an engineering or applied science degree in a related discipline is the standard employers apply.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters manufacturing jobs in Oregon by STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface employers with verified sponsorship histories in relevant occupations. You can search by industry, job function, and Oregon location to narrow results to manufacturers actively hiring in engineering and technical roles. Reviewing employer LCA filing records by occupation code also helps confirm which companies have sponsored comparable positions.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT in Oregon's manufacturing sector?
Oregon manufacturing employers who hire STEM OPT students must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement for the STEM OPT extension. Oregon's semiconductor-heavy industrial base means many roles fall under electrical engineering or computer science degree classifications, which are among the most commonly approved STEM fields. Oregon does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal standards, though employers in defense-adjacent manufacturing may require U.S. person status for certain positions.