Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector spans advanced materials, chemicals, industrial machinery, and food processing, with major employers like Air Products, PPG Industries, and Siemens Energy actively hiring engineering and technical talent. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Reading are the state's primary hiring hubs for F-1 STEM OPT candidates in production, quality, and process engineering roles.
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Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson
At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.
Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.
By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.
We currently have an opening for a Electro Mechanical Technician at our Mountaintop Facility.
This is a 2nd shift position, Monday through Friday from 3: 00 pm to 11:00 pm
Purpose: This employee will be proficient in a multi-craft skillset. They will be able to do things such as: Replace motor drives (one for one), connect to PLC and troubleshoot ladder logic, full schematic reading capability, cross reference sensors, control panel wiring, proficient with a multi-meter and deep dive troubleshooting, and parameter adjustments. This employee will be required to work overtime as required.
Responsibilities/Principal Duties:
- Take an active role in trainings and developing their skills in controls and automation as required.
- Participate in software and schematic updates to insure updated documentation of Cornell equipment.
- Help support the shift they are assigned to as well as others that has the breakdown where the current staff can’t resolve a downed piece of equipment.
- Be assigned work in the Preventive Maintenance areas, Projects, and machine breakdowns as required.
- Work in a safe guarded manor for their safety and the safety of all others. They will follow all LOTO rules of Clopay.
- Responsible to test all repaired control devices before putting in storage. They will need tagged to identify dates of repair and condition of device.
- Complete work assignments in the Maintenance “work order/ PM” system.
- Conduct themselves in a manner that supports a “Ship, Shipmate, Self” concept where team work is key to our success.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to troubleshoot programs and modify/ edit existing programs for PLC’s, HMI’s, or CNC controllers.
- Capable of wiring and building control panels for newly developed machines built in house.
- Proficient in the use of quality inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, etc.
- Proficient in using digital volt meters, amp meters.
- Adept at reading and understanding CAD and product drawings.
- Ability to count and perform simple math operations to determine information such as weight, temperature, and quantity.
- Work harmoniously and effectively as part of a work team.
- Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Word.
- Close, distance, and peripheral vision.
- Depth perception.
- Ability to discern colors and adjust focus.
Education:
- Associates Degree in Controls and Automation; or High School/GED with 7 - 10 years experience in Automation and Controls in a manufacturing environment.
- Licenses/Certification: Crane and Fork trucks preferred.
Why Choose a Career With Us?
We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.
Our team members thrive because we prioritize:
- Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
- A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
- Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
- A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
- Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
- Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.
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Which manufacturing companies in Pennsylvania sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Pennsylvania-based manufacturers with documented STEM OPT hiring histories include Air Products and Chemicals, PPG Industries, Siemens Energy, Carpenter Technology, and Lutron Electronics. Larger corporations in the chemicals, advanced materials, and industrial equipment subsectors tend to have formal international hiring programs and HR teams familiar with OPT authorization requirements, making them more likely candidates for STEM OPT extensions.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh lead in manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT opportunities, driven by their concentration of chemical, materials science, and industrial engineering employers. Allentown and the Lehigh Valley corridor are strong for specialty manufacturing and industrial equipment firms. Reading and York host food processing and packaging operations that regularly hire process engineers and quality assurance professionals with STEM backgrounds.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Roles that commonly qualify include process engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, materials scientist, chemical engineer, automation engineer, and industrial engineer. These positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a STEM field directly related to the role, which aligns with Pennsylvania's strengths in chemicals, specialty materials, and precision manufacturing. Production supervisor and supply chain analyst roles may also qualify depending on the degree requirement.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for manufacturing roles with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Pennsylvania, showing employers with verified OPT hiring activity so you're not applying blindly. Beyond the platform, cross-reference companies against DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to confirm past sponsorship. Targeting employers in Pennsylvania's chemicals, advanced materials, and industrial equipment subsectors gives you the strongest pool of STEM OPT-compatible openings.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector?
Pennsylvania does not impose additional state-level visa requirements, but F-1 STEM OPT students must ensure their employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is a federal requirement for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Manufacturing employers in Pennsylvania operating as federal contractors are already E-Verify enrolled. Students should also confirm their role appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS, as degree-to-role alignment is evaluated during the extension process.