Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Texas
Manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in the Houston petrochemical corridor, the Dallas-Fort Worth industrial hub, and San Antonio's growing advanced manufacturing sector. Major employers including ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin have histories of hiring international graduates in engineering, quality, and operations roles during OPT periods.
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INTRODUCTION
Imagine yourself…
- Collaborating with a vibrant, diverse, global team.
- Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.
- Contributing to a brighter, safer, more sustainable future.
It’s all possible with a role at Videojet, a Veralto company. You have likely purchased or used a product touched by Videojet Technologies this week—after all, Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing in-line printing, coding and marking products, consumables, and software solutions. Videojet’s technologies play a critical role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of products sold across the globe in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial marketplaces.
As part of the Videojet team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll work with products that make an everyday impact on the world around you—and along the way, you’ll have opportunities to make your mark on our business and your career with ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions.
We offer:
- Highly competitive, uncapped commission structure - your earning potential is limitless!
- Company Car as part of the role's essential responsibilities
- Professional onboarding and recurring upskill training provided
- Powerful team in a collaborative mentoring environment
- Career coaching and development opportunities
- Highly competitive Health Benefits including, dental, vision paid parental leave, disability coverage and more
- 401(k) with company match
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Representative is responsible for driving growth and expanding direct sales and profit margins within the Greater San Antonio & Austin area. This role plays a key part in building strong, long-term relationships with customer accounts, while prospecting and developing new business to consistently achieve sales targets.
The position is part of Videojet’s North America Commercial Organization and will be remote, with the ideal candidate located in San Antonio or Austin or the surrounding areas.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
- Drive sales and profitability within the Greater San Antonio & Austin region.
- Promote Videojet products and services to increase market share.
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Understand client needs and negotiate contracts effectively.
- Share customer insights and market trends to influence business strategy.
- Collaborate across departments to deliver value-based solutions.
- Local travel will be required within the assigned territory. Most travel will be local (driving within the territory), with minimal overnight travel.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree (Technical or Business preferred).
- Spanish language proficiency.
- 2-5 years of B2B sales or technical account management experience.
- Experience with capital equipment or industrial sales preferred.
- Familiarity with Salesforce (SFDC) and strategic selling is a plus.
- Willing and able to travel.
COMPENSATION
The total target compensation for this role is between $150K - $225K, with uncapped variable earnings potential. Competitive base salary depending on level of experience, combined with uncapped variable compensation, enables many in our sales organization to exceed the upper end of our target compensation. The role is remote & includes a company car, phone, laptop and a strong benefits package starting day one.
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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Incentive Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in TexasManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies in Texas sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Texas-based manufacturers with a track record of hiring F-1 OPT workers include ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Texas Instruments, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon Technologies. Automotive suppliers and aerospace contractors in the Dallas-Fort Worth area also regularly bring on OPT graduates in engineering and technical roles. Sponsorship availability varies by division and hiring cycle, so direct outreach to recruiters is worth pursuing.
Which cities in Texas have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads due to its concentration of petrochemical, energy, and industrial manufacturing employers along the Gulf Coast. Dallas-Fort Worth follows closely, driven by aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. San Antonio has a growing advanced manufacturing base, and Austin attracts semiconductor and electronics manufacturers. Each metro has universities feeding local talent pipelines, which reinforces employer familiarity with F-1 OPT hiring.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that align directly with STEM degree fields tend to qualify most cleanly for OPT and STEM OPT extension. Common qualifying positions include process engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, supply chain analyst, materials scientist, and industrial engineer. Roles in semiconductor fabrication, chemical process operations, and aerospace systems are particularly well-represented in Texas and are frequently filled through OPT hiring pipelines.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters manufacturing jobs in Texas by visa sponsorship type, including F-1 OPT. Rather than sorting through postings that don't address sponsorship, Migrate Mate surfaces employers actively open to OPT candidates in industries like petrochemicals, aerospace, and semiconductors. Searching by city, role type, and visa category gives you a focused list of opportunities relevant to your degree field and OPT timeline.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in manufacturing?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects total compensation comparisons but does not change federal OPT authorization rules. Employers in the defense and aerospace sectors, which are prominent in Texas, sometimes require security clearances that F-1 students on OPT are generally ineligible to obtain, narrowing certain roles. STEM OPT extensions require employers to be E-Verify enrolled, which most large Texas manufacturers already are, but confirming enrollment before accepting an offer is advisable.