Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Tennessee
Manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in a state that hosts major employers like Nissan, Volkswagen, and Bridgestone, with production and engineering hubs in Nashville, Smyrna, Chattanooga, and Memphis. Tennessee's deep automotive and advanced manufacturing base creates consistent demand for engineering, quality, and operations roles that align with OPT work authorization.
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The Electromechanical Design Engineer will work for Low Voltage Switchboard products and will be responsible for sustaining and maintaining the existing offer from a design and technical perspective. In this role you will support manufacturing plants across North America, quality, customer support, industrialization, and other cross-functional teams by evaluating design-related issues, approving deviations, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring that product changes preserve safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the existing Low Voltage Switchboard offer from a design perspective.
- Support manufacturing plants with design-related questions, issues, deviations, and product clarifications.
- Evaluate plant requests and determine potential impacts on product performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance.
- Support technical resolution of recurring issues in manufacturing, assembly, documentation, or product configuration.
- Ensure changes or deviations do not create unintended consequences for other plants, product variants, or customer applications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
-
3 years of experience responsible for usability testing and design of high-tech products (hardware or software) in support of end user's needs
- Product experience related to the design of Low Voltage Switchboard
- Previous product development experience is preferred
- Creation of multiple component/assembly solutions to envision product concepts. Development to be synchronized with changes/advances to existing product releases. This includes manipulation of appropriate CAD software.
- Assist in verification of design to performance requirements. This activity includes participation in test plan, results analysis, and the feedback of appropriate design parameters back into component/assembly design.
- Interface with manufacturing organization to ensure that a well-optimized component/assembly is developed from fabrication/assembly concerns (Tolerance Analysis).
- Develop electronic and hard copy records that conform to internal standards and support the development, implementation and maintenance stages of the projects/products. Examples include up to date BOM (part number, description, material, processes, where used), Component Drawings (geometry, functional dimensioning, process callout), and Project General Files.
- Prepare instructional/operational information as required.
- Prepare preliminary sketches or diagrams reflecting basic design concept. Makes mathematical calculations and adjustments in drawings and specifications.
- Recommend changes or modifications as appropriate to meet manufacturability, functionality and measurability requirements.
- Prepare and oversee final layout, detail, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
- Create computer models of the product design concept.
- Generate and maintain organized database and/or B.O.M., change reports and/or other documentation.
- Prepare and maintain schedule estimates.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, which includes ability in writing technical documents.
- Self-starter, team player, multi-tasking with good time management skills and the ability to function across organizational boundaries.
- Provide support to manufacturing and quality organization on customer and production issues as necessary.
Travel: 10% travel required to perform testing at laboratories.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Also, must have work experience with:
- Designing Low Voltage Switchgear products.
- Experience in CAD tools (Inventor, ProE, Creo, Auto CAD).
- PEP Project Cycle Management.
- IEEE / ANSI / UL testing requirements.
- Knowledge of standards for Low Voltage Switchboards.
- Safety Review process.
- Creation and use of Fault Tree Analysis.
- Creation and management of Design and Application FMEAs.
- Experience in analysis tools (CETOL and Enventive).
- Experience with Schneider Electric tools (Symphony and PDM).
- Experience with Schneider Electric processes (PEP, PMP/Agile methodology, 8D analysis).
Bring your engineering expertise to a team that values innovation and excellence — apply today!
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO Statement
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
INTRODUCTION
The Electromechanical Design Engineer will work for Low Voltage Switchboard products and will be responsible for sustaining and maintaining the existing offer from a design and technical perspective. In this role you will support manufacturing plants across North America, quality, customer support, industrialization, and other cross-functional teams by evaluating design-related issues, approving deviations, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring that product changes preserve safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain the existing Low Voltage Switchboard offer from a design perspective.
- Support manufacturing plants with design-related questions, issues, deviations, and product clarifications.
- Evaluate plant requests and determine potential impacts on product performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance.
- Support technical resolution of recurring issues in manufacturing, assembly, documentation, or product configuration.
- Ensure changes or deviations do not create unintended consequences for other plants, product variants, or customer applications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
-
3 years of experience responsible for usability testing and design of high-tech products (hardware or software) in support of end user's needs
- Product experience related to the design of Low Voltage Switchboard
- Previous product development experience is preferred
- Creation of multiple component/assembly solutions to envision product concepts. Development to be synchronized with changes/advances to existing product releases. This includes manipulation of appropriate CAD software.
- Assist in verification of design to performance requirements. This activity includes participation in test plan, results analysis, and the feedback of appropriate design parameters back into component/assembly design.
- Interface with manufacturing organization to ensure that a well-optimized component/assembly is developed from fabrication/assembly concerns (Tolerance Analysis).
- Develop electronic and hard copy records that conform to internal standards and support the development, implementation and maintenance stages of the projects/products. Examples include up to date BOM (part number, description, material, processes, where used), Component Drawings (geometry, functional dimensioning, process callout), and Project General Files.
- Prepare instructional/operational information as required.
- Prepare preliminary sketches or diagrams reflecting basic design concept. Makes mathematical calculations and adjustments in drawings and specifications.
- Recommend changes or modifications as appropriate to meet manufacturability, functionality and measurability requirements.
- Prepare and oversee final layout, detail, assembly drawings, and other required documentation.
- Create computer models of the product design concept.
- Generate and maintain organized database and/or B.O.M., change reports and/or other documentation.
- Prepare and maintain schedule estimates.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, which includes ability in writing technical documents.
- Self-starter, team player, multi-tasking with good time management skills and the ability to function across organizational boundaries.
- Provide support to manufacturing and quality organization on customer and production issues as necessary.
Travel: 10% travel required to perform testing at laboratories.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Also, must have work experience with:
- Designing Low Voltage Switchgear products.
- Experience in CAD tools (Inventor, ProE, Creo, Auto CAD).
- PEP Project Cycle Management.
- IEEE / ANSI / UL testing requirements.
- Knowledge of standards for Low Voltage Switchboards.
- Safety Review process.
- Creation and use of Fault Tree Analysis.
- Creation and management of Design and Application FMEAs.
- Experience in analysis tools (CETOL and Enventive).
- Experience with Schneider Electric tools (Symphony and PDM).
- Experience with Schneider Electric processes (PEP, PMP/Agile methodology, 8D analysis).
Bring your engineering expertise to a team that values innovation and excellence — apply today!
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
EEO Statement
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in TennesseeManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies in Tennessee sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Tennessee manufacturers with documented histories of sponsoring international workers include Nissan North America (Smyrna), Volkswagen Group of America (Chattanooga), Bridgestone Americas (Nashville), Eastman Chemical (Kingsport), and Denso Manufacturing (Maryville). Larger multinationals and Tier 1 automotive suppliers tend to have established HR processes for OPT work authorization, making them more likely to support F-1 students than smaller regional manufacturers.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Smyrna and Chattanooga lead due to their major automotive assembly plants, drawing a network of suppliers and engineering firms that hire OPT workers. Nashville supports corporate manufacturing headquarters and advanced materials companies. Kingsport and Johnson City in the Tri-Cities region concentrate chemical and specialty manufacturing roles. Memphis is a secondary hub for logistics-adjacent manufacturing and food processing operations.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Tennessee?
Roles that most commonly align with OPT eligibility in Tennessee manufacturing include process engineering, quality assurance engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain analysis, industrial engineering, and materials science positions. These roles typically require a direct connection to a STEM degree field. Production operator and general assembly roles are less likely to qualify under STEM OPT because they often don't require a degree in a specific technical discipline.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and filters manufacturing jobs in Tennessee by visa sponsorship type, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support your status. Search by industry and state to surface roles at Tennessee employers that have sponsored F-1 workers before. Pairing Migrate Mate's job board with direct outreach to Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Smyrna and Chattanooga corridors improves your chances significantly.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in manufacturing?
Tennessee's automotive-heavy manufacturing sector means many OPT-eligible roles are tied to production engineering cycles with defined hiring windows, often aligned with new model year launches or plant expansions. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, which affects your take-home pay calculations. STEM OPT extensions require employers to be enrolled in E-Verify, and most large Tennessee manufacturers already meet this requirement, though smaller suppliers may not.