Electronics STEM OPT Jobs in Texas
Electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated around Austin's semiconductor corridor, the Dallas-Fort Worth engineering hub, and Houston's industrial electronics sector. Companies like Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor regularly hire STEM OPT candidates in hardware design, embedded systems, and process engineering roles across the state.
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Requisition ID
200838
Date posted
06/27/2026
Work Location Model
On-site Flex
Work Location
Austin-TX
Work Country
United States
The group you’ll be a part of
The Customer Support Business Group focuses on enabling our customers with premier customer support throughout their lifecycle with Lam. We drive performance, productivity, safety, and quality of customers installed base performance and deliver service and lifecycle solutions for their most critical equipment and processes.
The impact you’ll make
As a Regional Product Support Engineer at Lam, you’re the backbone of technical support for field engineers, technicians, and product support personnel in the region. Your expertise is crucial in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and debugging complex electro-mechanical equipment, computer systems, software, or networked and wireless systems. Your swift action in responding to situations is critical in resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction of Lam's valued customers.
What you’ll do
- Provide support to customer/users where the product is highly technical or sophisticated in nature.
- Develop customer confidence through credible recommendations and an understanding of the customer’s perspective to support sales, service and revenue.
- Participate in Lam’s worldwide technical community and actively share knowledge and take a leadership position to enhance worldwide learning and its application.
- Act as a technical mentor for field and account engineers and may design or conduct training sessions.
Who we’re looking for
- PhD with 3+ years of relevant work experience or; MS or Engineering degree with 6+ years of work experience; or BS with 8+ years of work experience.
- Understand and work from electrical and mechanical schematics, diagrams and interpret operation manuals.
- Use computer applications, including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Formulate root cause hypothesis, analysis and action plans with detail problem statements, data analysis and success criteria.
- Provide quality remote and on-site escalation support and escalation management.
- Troubleshoot technical problems and coordinate multiple technical tasks.
- Work directly with customers to meet their needs and expectations with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customers, and adhere to customer rules and policies regarding worksite behavior and safety with minimal supervision.
- Able to work in constrictive clean room environment, wearing appropriate personal protective safety equipment as required, and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
- Work flexible shifts and on-call including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Be available for constant communication with the field through either meeting, instant messenger, text, email, etc.
- Able to travel both domestic and international based on business need.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiar with the SW structure and the ability to troubleshoot from the Control Works level.
- Acquainted with Analog-to-Digital I/O devices IOC, SIOC, EIOC, and how they interact with the Tool Platform SW Package.
- Knowledge of the directory structure, and the ability to troubleshoot the structure.
- Communicate with customer at a technical level and influence customer decision to follow action plans.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
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Search Electronics Jobs in TexasElectronics STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Texas?
Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Raytheon Technologies, and L3Harris are among the Texas-based electronics employers with documented STEM OPT hiring patterns. Smaller semiconductor design houses and defense electronics contractors in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin areas also regularly file Labor Condition Applications for OPT candidates in engineering and hardware roles. Sponsorship availability varies by role, team, and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Texas have the most electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads for semiconductor and consumer electronics roles, anchored by major fabs and chip design centers. Dallas-Fort Worth is the state's largest market for defense electronics, RF engineering, and telecommunications hardware. Houston offers opportunities in industrial electronics and energy-sector instrumentation. San Antonio has a growing defense and cybersecurity electronics sector tied to military installations. Each city draws distinct electronics sub-industries, so your job search should account for the specific discipline you're targeting.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include electrical engineer, hardware design engineer, embedded systems engineer, semiconductor process engineer, RF engineer, PCB layout designer, test and validation engineer, and signal integrity engineer. These positions typically require a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related STEM field classified under a qualifying CIP code. The role must appear on your employer's E-Verify enrollment and align with your degree field for STEM OPT extension eligibility.
How do I find electronics F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters electronics job listings specifically for employers with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history in Texas, using DOL Labor Condition Application data to surface companies that have actively sponsored candidates in hardware and engineering roles. You can search by city, sub-discipline, and employer size to narrow results to roles that fit your degree field and OPT timeline. This is more targeted than a general job search because sponsorship history is verified rather than self-reported.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Texas electronics roles?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects take-home pay calculations but does not change federal STEM OPT eligibility rules. Texas's large defense electronics industry means some roles require security clearance eligibility, which can be a practical barrier for international students regardless of visa status. Employers in Texas's semiconductor sector frequently operate across multiple sites, so confirm which office location is on the official offer letter, as it affects the prevailing wage determination filed with DOL.