Automotive OPT Jobs in Texas
F-1 OPT automotive jobs in Texas span a state with one of the country's largest vehicle manufacturing and supply chain footprints. Toyota's North American headquarters in Plano, Tesla's Gigafactory near Austin, and a dense network of Tier 1 suppliers across the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio corridors all hire international graduates in engineering, supply chain, and data roles.
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Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.
Why work with Bosch Rexroth?
- Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.
- Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.
- Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development.
- Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.
- Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.
- Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.
- International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world.
Job Description
The National Account Partner Manager is responsible for strategically leading and managing the corporate relationship with our key National Distribution Partner within the United States market. This critical role demands a proactive and highly strategic approach to expand Bosch Rexroth's market presence and ensure sustained growth through effective partner management and development strategies. We seek an accomplished sales professional with a demonstrated history of nurturing strong relationships with both partners and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Bosch Rexroth Linear Technologies Business Area Leadership to devise and implement effective sales and marketing strategies that will be flowed to our channel partner.
- Achieve or exceed predetermined sales and revenue growth targets through indirect channels-to-market.
- Foster and sustain strong relationships with current national partner (executive level, sales personnel and other functions), overseeing their performance and providing training as needed.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities by establishing channel partners.
- Recruit and onboard new channel partners (distributors) across the United States.
- Collaborate with regional partners/distributors in developing and setting annual sales targets.
- Act as the primary liaison for all partner-related activities.
- Regularly communicate with the partner network on sales, marketing, and product development initiatives.
- Coordinate with marketing to drive lead generation efforts and routing of leads to appropriate partner.
- Travel Requirement: Up to 50% travel nationally to partner corporate headquarters, regional hubs, and key joint customer locations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Measure Partner Incoming Orders and Revenue.
- Drive key national partner performance through monthly scorecard reviews and cooperation dialogues.
- Align partner business plan with long-term market share attainment goals.
- Manage partner forecasting, oversee value-add capabilities investments and training, and foster a network that promotes best practice sharing.
- Develop channels by identifying and vetting new partners, especially in uncovered or underserved regions.
- Facilitate the new partner onboarding process for rapid deployment and revenue generation.
- Conduct joint calls with distributor sales personnel to key indirect accounts.
- Align account strategies between Bosch Rexroth's Linear Technologies Outside Sales and Partner Sales teams.
- Manage other tasks including marketing education for partners, Certified Excellence assessments and support, and resolution of channel conflicts.
Location
Flexible. Ideally positioned in Dallas, TX region or Detroit, MI.
Qualifications
- Prefer 5 years’ work experience within the automation industry in a sales, channel management or business development capacity with a focus on building and maintaining partner relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or technical related field.
- Strong understanding of the automation industry with firm grasp of mechanical concepts.
- Demonstrate a dedication to providing great service to the partner/distributor network.
- Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
- Experience in customer relationship management (CRM).
- Experience working with international manufacturers is a plus.
- Excellent customer service, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales and revenue targets.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Entrepreneurial driven mindset.
Additional Information
Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA
Want a closer look at life at Bosch? Follow our social channels and see what it’s like to work here:
- YouTube
- TikTok
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans
By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.
Company Description
Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.
Why work with Bosch Rexroth?
- Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.
- Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.
- Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development.
- Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.
- Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.
- Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.
- International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world.
Job Description
The National Account Partner Manager is responsible for strategically leading and managing the corporate relationship with our key National Distribution Partner within the United States market. This critical role demands a proactive and highly strategic approach to expand Bosch Rexroth's market presence and ensure sustained growth through effective partner management and development strategies. We seek an accomplished sales professional with a demonstrated history of nurturing strong relationships with both partners and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Bosch Rexroth Linear Technologies Business Area Leadership to devise and implement effective sales and marketing strategies that will be flowed to our channel partner.
- Achieve or exceed predetermined sales and revenue growth targets through indirect channels-to-market.
- Foster and sustain strong relationships with current national partner (executive level, sales personnel and other functions), overseeing their performance and providing training as needed.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities by establishing channel partners.
- Recruit and onboard new channel partners (distributors) across the United States.
- Collaborate with regional partners/distributors in developing and setting annual sales targets.
- Act as the primary liaison for all partner-related activities.
- Regularly communicate with the partner network on sales, marketing, and product development initiatives.
- Coordinate with marketing to drive lead generation efforts and routing of leads to appropriate partner.
- Travel Requirement: Up to 50% travel nationally to partner corporate headquarters, regional hubs, and key joint customer locations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Measure Partner Incoming Orders and Revenue.
- Drive key national partner performance through monthly scorecard reviews and cooperation dialogues.
- Align partner business plan with long-term market share attainment goals.
- Manage partner forecasting, oversee value-add capabilities investments and training, and foster a network that promotes best practice sharing.
- Develop channels by identifying and vetting new partners, especially in uncovered or underserved regions.
- Facilitate the new partner onboarding process for rapid deployment and revenue generation.
- Conduct joint calls with distributor sales personnel to key indirect accounts.
- Align account strategies between Bosch Rexroth's Linear Technologies Outside Sales and Partner Sales teams.
- Manage other tasks including marketing education for partners, Certified Excellence assessments and support, and resolution of channel conflicts.
Location
Flexible. Ideally positioned in Dallas, TX region or Detroit, MI.
Qualifications
- Prefer 5 years’ work experience within the automation industry in a sales, channel management or business development capacity with a focus on building and maintaining partner relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or technical related field.
- Strong understanding of the automation industry with firm grasp of mechanical concepts.
- Demonstrate a dedication to providing great service to the partner/distributor network.
- Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
- Experience in customer relationship management (CRM).
- Experience working with international manufacturers is a plus.
- Excellent customer service, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of exceeding sales and revenue targets.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Entrepreneurial driven mindset.
Additional Information
Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA
Want a closer look at life at Bosch? Follow our social channels and see what it’s like to work here:
- YouTube
- TikTok
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans
By submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.
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Search Automotive Jobs in TexasAutomotive OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive companies in Texas sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Toyota's North American headquarters in Plano and Tesla's Gigafactory outside Austin are among the most prominent automotive employers in Texas that have hired F-1 OPT candidates. Larger Tier 1 suppliers such as Aptiv, BorgWarner, and Continental also operate Texas facilities and have established OPT hiring patterns. Sponsorship availability depends on the specific role, location, and business need at the time of hiring.
Which Texas cities have the most automotive F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, particularly Plano and Allen, concentrates corporate automotive roles given Toyota's regional headquarters presence. The Austin-Round Rock corridor has grown rapidly with Tesla's Gigafactory and related EV supply chain operations. San Antonio supports manufacturing-adjacent roles tied to its Toyota truck assembly plant. Houston also offers opportunities through vehicle logistics, fleet management technology, and energy-adjacent mobility companies.
What types of automotive roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles requiring a degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, computer science, or supply chain management tend to qualify most consistently for F-1 OPT. In Texas specifically, positions in autonomous vehicle software, battery systems engineering, manufacturing process engineering, and supply chain analytics align well with OPT eligibility requirements. General sales, dealership, and non-degree-aligned operational roles typically do not qualify under OPT's requirement that employment be directly related to your field of study.
How do I find automotive F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry, so you can browse verified automotive sponsorship opportunities in Texas without sorting through listings that don't apply to your status. Beyond Migrate Mate, attending career fairs hosted by Texas A&M, UT Austin, and SMU engineering programs can connect you directly with automotive recruiters who actively hire OPT candidates in the state.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the automotive industry?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects take-home pay calculations but has no bearing on OPT eligibility or sponsorship requirements. One practical consideration is that Texas automotive campuses, particularly Tesla's Gigafactory and Toyota's Plano headquarters, can be large and geographically spread, so confirming the exact work location matters for your OPT authorization, which must reflect your actual place of employment. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree field is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.