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Service Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it far more predictable than the H-1B for Australian engineers securing ongoing field service or technical support roles.
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Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
As a Field Service Engineer 2 at Intuitive, you will be an integral part of our dedicated team, responsible for the installation, support, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all our products within your management designated area of responsibility. Your primary focus will be to ensure that all service agreements and warranty obligations are met and surpassed, while consistently exceeding customer expectations. This role demands expertise in electro-mechanical systems, acquired through specialized training, as well as exceptional customer service and communication skills. As a Field Service Engineer 2, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our valued customers, providing technical expertise, resolving issues, and delivering outstanding support. Join us in our commitment to excellence and innovation as we continue to revolutionize the industry.
Essential Job Duties
- Understand and comply with all department and company policies
- Provide management with a quarterly review and assessment of your assigned area of responsibility
- Proficiency in accurately documenting service activities, maintaining records, and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders
- Complete all administrative tasks in the required time frame
- Provide technical support to end-users and other Intuitive employees
- Perform various scheduled maintenance activities such as system inspections, preventive maintenance, software updates, system recalls, field actions, and upgrades
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all Intuitive products and associated equipment in accordance with procedures and within designated timeframes
- Coordinate and perform system and hardware delivery and installation
- Competent in knowledge and implementation of O.R. protocol and HIPAA standards
- Complete all administrative duties, which include, but not limited to; Spare parts inventory, Field Activity Reports, Return Material Authorizations, Expense Reports etc. within specified timeframes
- Maintain all Intuitive-provided items, such as issued tools, calibrated tool sets, employee vehicles, laptops, iPads, and other company-owned assets
- Support and collaborate with Intuitive teams to facilitate company goals; eg. Assist Sales teams with trade show support, assist Genesis teams with sterile reprocessing training, provide hospital contacts to other Intuitive teams, etc.
- Provide feedback to HQ and take part in continuous improvement projects as required to improve processes and identify efficiencies
- Complete all required or assigned training, including equipment training for all Intuitive products, Intuitive Surgical University classes, and professional development courses as directed by management
- Manage all aspects of your assigned area of responsibility, including responding to customer needs, maintaining system install base configurations, customer contacts, establishing a rapport with assigned customer base, and providing support for customer training and events
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues efficiently, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to Travel up to 75% and within the travel and expense policy as required by management to fulfill the specific needs of the role
- Willingness to perform ad hoc tasks assigned by management
- Reside within a reasonable distance, typically within 30 miles, of the assigned territory location or other designated area as required by management to fulfill the specific needs of the role
- Ability to work a flex shift, second shift, or other type of shift as required by management to fulfill the specific needs of the role
- Demonstrate individual characteristics expected of Intuitive personnel (eg. Character, capacity, energy, experience)
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift 75 lbs. and move wheeled objects up to 1,200 lbs.
- Clean driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain Vendor Credentialing approval for access to operating rooms
- Compliance with all necessary vaccination requirements as mandated by the vendor credentialing process
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Minimum 1-3 years of Field Service Experience preferred
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent training/experience preferred
- Proven track record of troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems required
- Good written and oral communication skills
- General computer skills
- Comfortable working off hours with limited support
- Excellent administrative and record keeping skills
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
As a Field Service Engineer 2 at Intuitive, you will be an integral part of our dedicated team, responsible for the installation, support, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all our products within your management designated area of responsibility. Your primary focus will be to ensure that all service agreements and warranty obligations are met and surpassed, while consistently exceeding customer expectations. This role demands expertise in electro-mechanical systems, acquired through specialized training, as well as exceptional customer service and communication skills. As a Field Service Engineer 2, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our valued customers, providing technical expertise, resolving issues, and delivering outstanding support. Join us in our commitment to excellence and innovation as we continue to revolutionize the industry.
Essential Job Duties
- Understand and comply with all department and company policies
- Provide management with a quarterly review and assessment of your assigned area of responsibility
- Proficiency in accurately documenting service activities, maintaining records, and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders
- Complete all administrative tasks in the required time frame
- Provide technical support to end-users and other Intuitive employees
- Perform various scheduled maintenance activities such as system inspections, preventive maintenance, software updates, system recalls, field actions, and upgrades
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all Intuitive products and associated equipment in accordance with procedures and within designated timeframes
- Coordinate and perform system and hardware delivery and installation
- Competent in knowledge and implementation of O.R. protocol and HIPAA standards
- Complete all administrative duties, which include, but not limited to; Spare parts inventory, Field Activity Reports, Return Material Authorizations, Expense Reports etc. within specified timeframes
- Maintain all Intuitive-provided items, such as issued tools, calibrated tool sets, employee vehicles, laptops, iPads, and other company-owned assets
- Support and collaborate with Intuitive teams to facilitate company goals; eg. Assist Sales teams with trade show support, assist Genesis teams with sterile reprocessing training, provide hospital contacts to other Intuitive teams, etc.
- Provide feedback to HQ and take part in continuous improvement projects as required to improve processes and identify efficiencies
- Complete all required or assigned training, including equipment training for all Intuitive products, Intuitive Surgical University classes, and professional development courses as directed by management
- Manage all aspects of your assigned area of responsibility, including responding to customer needs, maintaining system install base configurations, customer contacts, establishing a rapport with assigned customer base, and providing support for customer training and events
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues efficiently, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to Travel up to 75% and within the travel and expense policy as required by management to fulfill the specific needs of the role
- Willingness to perform ad hoc tasks assigned by management
- Reside within a reasonable distance, typically within 30 miles, of the assigned territory location or other designated area as required by management to fulfill the specific needs of the role
- Ability to work a flex shift, second shift, or other type of shift as required by management to fulfill the specific needs of the role
- Demonstrate individual characteristics expected of Intuitive personnel (eg. Character, capacity, energy, experience)
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift 75 lbs. and move wheeled objects up to 1,200 lbs.
- Clean driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain Vendor Credentialing approval for access to operating rooms
- Compliance with all necessary vaccination requirements as mandated by the vendor credentialing process
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Minimum 1-3 years of Field Service Experience preferred
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent training/experience preferred
- Proven track record of troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems required
- Good written and oral communication skills
- General computer skills
- Comfortable working off hours with limited support
- Excellent administrative and record keeping skills
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Service Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials before applying
U.S. hiring managers may not recognise a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Get a credential evaluation from a USCIS-accepted provider before your first interview so the equivalency question never derails an offer.
Target employers with dedicated field service teams
Companies running their own service engineer headcount file LCAs directly and move faster than those routing hires through staffing agencies. Search for roles at OEMs and industrial equipment manufacturers with in-house technical support divisions, not third-party contractors.
Clarify the specialty occupation link in your offer letter
Service Engineer is a broad title. Your offer letter and job description must tie the role to a specific engineering discipline requiring a bachelor's degree. A description that reads as general maintenance or field tech work can trigger an RFE at the consulate.
Confirm LCA wage level matches your actual duties
DOL certifies LCAs at four wage levels. A Level I wage for a senior service engineer role creates a red flag at the consulate interview. Ask your employer to confirm the prevailing wage level reflects your responsibilities before the LCA is submitted.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end to end. This avoids the common delays that come from employers submitting incomplete DOL filings or miscategorising your engineering specialisation.
Schedule your consulate appointment around field deployment dates
Service engineers often have project start dates tied to client installation schedules. Book your consulate appointment as soon as your LCA is certified so visa processing doesn't push your start date past a contracted deployment window your employer can't move.
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Find Service Engineer JobsService Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Service Engineer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Service Engineer roles from U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not filtering a general job board for immigration-friendly listings. Focus on OEMs, industrial automation companies, and medical device manufacturers, where field service engineering is a core function and employers are experienced with work visa sponsorship.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Service Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering. Roles that could be performed by someone without a degree, or where any technical background is accepted, are harder to defend. The job description and your credentials need to align clearly on a defined engineering field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Service Engineers in the U.S.?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so a qualified Australian service engineer can apply at any time and start within weeks of receiving an offer. The H-1B requires entering a lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate and a fixed October 1 start date. For roles with time-sensitive deployment schedules, the E-3's predictability is a practical advantage the H-1B can't match.
Can I change employers on an E-3 while working as a Service Engineer in the U.S.?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so you need a new LCA and a new visa stamp from a consulate before starting with the new employer. Unlike H-1B portability, there's no mechanism to begin work at the new company while the paperwork is pending. Plan for a gap of several weeks between roles and factor in consulate appointment availability.
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