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Service Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa's Trainee or Intern program categories, which require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Securing sponsorship means finding a host employer willing to coordinate with that sponsor on a structured training plan.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer who will play a pivotal role supporting our growing customer base in the Canada and part of the Great Lakes region. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer support and winning for the team. We are looking for someone with experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry. Ability to repair and maintenance instruments in the field. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Field Service Engineering and will be a remote role based in Canada. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers
- Identifying root causes and resolving product issues in the field with support when needed
- Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions
- Implementing and following policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.
- Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters with 1+ years of relevant experience in Field Service, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience)
- Experience with NGS sequencing instrument and sequencing run set up preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with complex laboratory equipment involving chemistry, software and hardware
- Strong time management, problem solving, organizational and relationship building skills
- Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems
- Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred
- Proficient with data collection and analysis tools (eg: in MATLAB, Python, C++ or Java) preferred
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy helpful
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including technical writing abilities
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
- Demonstrated account management skills preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
Location:
- Remote – Canada required (Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal preferred)
Travel
- International/Domestic travel up to 80%
Job Type
- Full-time
In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options and discretionary annual bonus.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer who will play a pivotal role supporting our growing customer base in the Canada and part of the Great Lakes region. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about customer support and winning for the team. We are looking for someone with experience troubleshooting instrument issues involving software, hardware and chemistry. Ability to repair and maintenance instruments in the field. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Field Service Engineering and will be a remote role based in Canada. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Providing onsite installation, qualification, upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance service on next generation sequencers
- Identifying root causes and resolving product issues in the field with support when needed
- Displaying professionalism, understanding, tact and technical knowledge in all customer interactions
- Implementing and following policies that pertain to the handling of spare parts: ordering, usage, returns, physical count, car stock management, etc.
- Utilizing service CRM software to accurately document work in a timely manner
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or Masters with 1+ years of relevant experience in Field Service, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry or related field (or equivalent combination of education and industry experience)
- Experience with NGS sequencing instrument and sequencing run set up preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with complex laboratory equipment involving chemistry, software and hardware
- Strong time management, problem solving, organizational and relationship building skills
- Experience servicing scientific instrumentation involving optics, fluid handling and thermal systems
- Experience with multiple full life cycle product launches preferred
- Proficient with data collection and analysis tools (eg: in MATLAB, Python, C++ or Java) preferred
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy helpful
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including technical writing abilities
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
- Demonstrated account management skills preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
- Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
Location:
- Remote – Canada required (Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal preferred)
Travel
- International/Domestic travel up to 80%
Job Type
- Full-time
In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options and discretionary annual bonus.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Service Engineer
Document your engineering training plan early
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map your Service Engineer duties to specific skill objectives and timelines before you approach any host employer.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a foreign degree program, you qualify for the Intern category. If you've graduated and have at least one year of engineering work experience, the Trainee category applies. Applying under the wrong category delays the DS-2019 issuance.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Service Engineer positions at employers with documented exchange visitor hosting history. Targeting companies already familiar with the DS-2019 process reduces the back-and-forth that stalls most J-1 placements.
Confirm the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Certain J-1 Trainees funded by their home government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Clarify your eligibility with your sponsor before signing any offer.
Negotiate the training plan scope before the DS-2019 is filed
Once a designated sponsor submits your DS-2019 to SEVIS, changing the host employer or program scope requires a new form. Lock in the specific service and maintenance responsibilities, equipment types, and rotation schedule with your host employer before the sponsor files.
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Find Service Engineer JobsService Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Service Engineer positions?
Most Service Engineer placements fall under the Trainee category, which covers post-degree professionals with at least one year of relevant engineering experience. If you're still enrolled in a foreign university and completing a practical component, the Intern category applies instead. The host employer and a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor together determine which category fits your situation based on your credentials and proposed duties.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Service Engineer role?
The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. The engineering firm acts as your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, enrolls you in SEVIS, and monitors compliance with the training plan throughout your program. Your host employer coordinates with the sponsor but does not itself hold sponsoring authority.
How do I find Service Engineer host employers open to J-1 arrangements?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Service Engineer roles at companies with exchange visitor hosting experience. Many engineering employers that post standard job listings have never coordinated with a designated sponsor, so filtering for employers already familiar with J-1 Trainee placements saves significant time. Outreach to HR teams that understand the DS-2019 process moves faster through the offer and training plan approval stages.
Can a J-1 Service Engineer change host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 Trainee program requires your designated sponsor to issue an amended or new DS-2019 reflecting the new host and revised training objectives. The new host must agree to the training plan and satisfy the sponsor's vetting requirements. Sponsors generally require advance notice of at least several weeks, and any gap in the host arrangement can jeopardize your program status.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Service Engineer J-1 holders?
It can. The two-year home country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government, if your home country's government specifically requested your participation, or if your engineering specialty appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before obtaining an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa, unless you obtain a waiver.
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