Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's electronics sector spans semiconductor manufacturing near Philadelphia, defense electronics contractors around Pittsburgh, and hardware R&D hubs in the Lehigh Valley. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and TE Connectivity have active STEM OPT hiring records. F-1 students with electronics and electrical engineering backgrounds will find a range of qualifying specialty occupation roles across the state.
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LOCATION:
Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15238
INTRODUCTION
At AMETEK Process Instruments, we focus our experience on designing new, innovative analyzers that help our customers achieve higher levels of productivity and quality. We do this by seeking out ways to overcome the limitations of current methods of process monitoring, control, and quality assurance. It is through this focus that we have created some of the most reliable and accurate technologies in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Custom Engineer is responsible for providing engineered solutions to our customers that enhance and compliment Process Instruments’ standard offerings. The engineer will be relied upon to design novel solutions for customer applications that serve various industries, including green energy, downstream production, combustion, and sulfur recovery. This role requires an engineer who is technically savvy, collaborative, and versatile to be a member of a team that delivers product solutions on time and on budget. The Engineering group at Process Instruments is team oriented, genuine, and responsible, creating a culture for team members who are hands on and results-driven to impact the business in a positive way.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute and manage assigned projects concurrently from order placement to shipment
- Ensure proper documentation for each assigned project is complete, accurate, and delivered to stakeholders, including drawings, manuals, and acceptance test plans
- Support technical sales in preparing quotes by providing cost estimates and technical evaluations needed to secure customer orders
- Negotiate price, delivery, and specifications with customers prior to and during project execution
- Collaborate cross functionally to assure assigned projects meet or exceed required technical, financial, and customer expectations
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, instrumentation & control engineering, electronics engineering, or related field
- Up to 3 years of relevant experience
- Exposure to technical projects that require the practical application of physics and engineering principles to solve application-specific problems, creating and translating mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, bills of material, and production routing sequences
- Experience working within cross functional teams to deliver projects on time and on budget, successfully making decisions to solve problems that move projects forward, and interacting with colleagues at all levels of an organization
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing and quality principles, including previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, ISO procedures (or similar), and change management processes
- Tools: Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, CoPilot, and SharePoint; Navision ERP; SolidWorks and AutoCAD; SolidWorks PDM; SolidWorks Simulation; all required tools for assembly and other hands-on work
- This role combines standard office-based work with periodic time in a manufacturing or production setting in accordance with safety protocols
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
COMPENSATION
- Employee Type: Salaried
- Currency: USD
- Salary Minimum: 70,000
- Salary Maximum: 110,000
- Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a mix of large defense contractors, industrial manufacturers, and semiconductor firms with documented STEM OPT hiring activity. Lockheed Martin and L3Harris operate facilities focused on defense electronics near Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. TE Connectivity, headquartered in Berwyn, regularly hires for hardware and connectivity engineering roles. Siemens and Vishay Intertechnology, based in Malvern, are also known to sponsor electronics engineering positions eligible for STEM OPT.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Greater Philadelphia area, including its western suburbs along the Route 202 corridor in Chester and Montgomery Counties, concentrates the highest density of electronics sponsorship roles. Pittsburgh's technology and defense manufacturing sector offers hardware and embedded systems positions. The Lehigh Valley, anchored by Allentown and Bethlehem, has a strong industrial electronics manufacturing base, and State College supports electronics research roles tied to Penn State University partnerships.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles requiring a specialized bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronics engineering technology, or computer engineering generally qualify. Common titles include hardware design engineer, embedded systems engineer, RF engineer, printed circuit board designer, test and validation engineer, and power electronics engineer. These positions must fall under a CIP code listed on the STEM OPT designated degree program list and require the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, so you can search for electronics roles in Pennsylvania where employers have verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. This is more targeted than a general job search because Migrate Mate uses DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface companies that have actively sponsored STEM OPT workers in electronics and related hardware disciplines, helping you avoid applications to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in electronics?
Pennsylvania's electronics sector includes a significant share of defense and aerospace contractors, which introduces security clearance considerations. Some positions at firms like Lockheed Martin or BAE Systems may require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for cleared work, effectively limiting STEM OPT eligibility to unclassified engineering roles. Students should confirm clearance requirements before applying. Pennsylvania also has no state-level E-Verify mandate for private employers, though federal STEM OPT regulations require all sponsoring employers to be E-Verify enrolled regardless of state law.