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Field Engineer jobs on OPT involve hands-on technical work at client sites, making STEM OPT extension eligibility common for graduates in engineering disciplines. Most roles require physical presence, so remote work arrangements that complicate OPT employer verification are rare. Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer.
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At Spacelabs Healthcare, you make a difference.
Every member of our worldwide team plays an integral role in improving treatment and helping providers deliver exceptional care to their patients. From newborns to centenarians, more than 60 million people benefit each year from the advancements we make in patient monitoring and management, care coordination and clinical decision support.
Driven by the belief that anyone who seeks care could be a member of our own family, our team is dedicated to solving the greatest challenges the healthcare system currently faces, including the need to enhance the patient experience, improve population health, reduce costs, support care team well-being and advance health equity. As part of our mission, we take pride in creating services and technologies that are personalized and tailored to support the needs of healthcare providers anywhere in the world.
Because while we may not be at a patient’s bedside, their health is still in our hands.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Field Service Engineer is responsible for the quality service of Spacelabs products and for customer satisfaction within an assigned territory. Works under direct supervision of Regional Service Manager and other FSEs while performing duties in compliance with established procedures. Excellent technical and communication skills are needed to positively interact with customers and company personnel. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, who can manage their time and schedules independently; will also possess analytical/technical abilities and basic business acumen and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
- FSE I role will travel outside the territory frequently to build competency and learn product and process while maintaining supervised efforts inside the territory.
- Install, update, modify and relocate Spacelabs products in accordance with policies, procedures and approved technical documents, publications, and Quality Management Systems requirements.
- Perform all assigned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, any updates/upgrades to device’s software and provide necessary records to hospitals and Regional Service Manager.
- Successfully complete all Spacelabs Product training.
- Act as liaison with global technical support departments for product introduction, evaluation, and major troubleshooting assignments.
- Respond to all assigned customer service calls within the required timeframe and apply corporate policy guidelines.
- Support Regional Service Manager and region in achieving assigned Operating profit goals, including by promoting sales of service contracts, billable services, and Spacelab’s products and offerings.
- Collaborate with Regional Service Managers and Contract Specialist in generating service quotations for customers on new business agreement or service renewals.
- Support sales efforts by assisting with pre-sale configurations, consultations, equipment demonstrations and clinical evaluations.
- Submit accurate and complete reports in a timely manner regarding expenses, timecards and service call reports to drive KPI initiatives.
- Complete all required technical training classes (remotely or at Spacelabs Snoqualmie location) to be within compliance for servicing Spacelabs devices.
- Continue technical development, e.g. seek out new training to keep up with technology as it changes.
- Control and maintain assigned Spacelabs assets in accordance with policies and directions.
- Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
- Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate of Science Degree in electronics or a related technical discipline; or equivalent technical training from an accredited program in biomedical, electronic or computer technology; or equivalent military training and/or experience.
- Proficient basic computer skills including; Microsoft Windows. Customer Relationship Management (for example SAP R/3, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Oracle), MS Office products (Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point).
- Must possess the ability to become fully competent in the application and operation of all products in all care areas.
- Successful completion of Spacelabs product training required. Must become fully competent in the application and operation of all assigned products and systems.
- Will work under the supervision of higher-level FSEs within the region.
- Work various shifts as deemed necessary for successful installation, training, and support.
- Required to register with a vendor credentialing service. As part of this process, may be required to submit personal information to a credentialing service company, to provide proof of vaccinations or related medical information, and to comply with other requirements needed to be able to work at customer site. May be required to complete US federal background check and requirements for access to US government facilities and/or government IT networks.
- Must maintain a good driving record and be insurable per company policy. Observe all applicable company safety policies and practices.
- Use of computer: 15%.
- Approximately 50% local travel and 50% overnight travel within the territory and possibly the region utilizing different modalities (automobile/airplane) to fulfill the business need.
- Participation in an on-call rotation and periodic mandatory overtime may be required.
COMPENSATION
- Pay may range from $27.00 to $31.00 per hour.
The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.
Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
Know Your Rights
Poster Link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.
INTRODUCTION
At Spacelabs Healthcare, you make a difference.
Every member of our worldwide team plays an integral role in improving treatment and helping providers deliver exceptional care to their patients. From newborns to centenarians, more than 60 million people benefit each year from the advancements we make in patient monitoring and management, care coordination and clinical decision support.
Driven by the belief that anyone who seeks care could be a member of our own family, our team is dedicated to solving the greatest challenges the healthcare system currently faces, including the need to enhance the patient experience, improve population health, reduce costs, support care team well-being and advance health equity. As part of our mission, we take pride in creating services and technologies that are personalized and tailored to support the needs of healthcare providers anywhere in the world.
Because while we may not be at a patient’s bedside, their health is still in our hands.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Field Service Engineer is responsible for the quality service of Spacelabs products and for customer satisfaction within an assigned territory. Works under direct supervision of Regional Service Manager and other FSEs while performing duties in compliance with established procedures. Excellent technical and communication skills are needed to positively interact with customers and company personnel. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, who can manage their time and schedules independently; will also possess analytical/technical abilities and basic business acumen and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
- FSE I role will travel outside the territory frequently to build competency and learn product and process while maintaining supervised efforts inside the territory.
- Install, update, modify and relocate Spacelabs products in accordance with policies, procedures and approved technical documents, publications, and Quality Management Systems requirements.
- Perform all assigned preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, any updates/upgrades to device’s software and provide necessary records to hospitals and Regional Service Manager.
- Successfully complete all Spacelabs Product training.
- Act as liaison with global technical support departments for product introduction, evaluation, and major troubleshooting assignments.
- Respond to all assigned customer service calls within the required timeframe and apply corporate policy guidelines.
- Support Regional Service Manager and region in achieving assigned Operating profit goals, including by promoting sales of service contracts, billable services, and Spacelab’s products and offerings.
- Collaborate with Regional Service Managers and Contract Specialist in generating service quotations for customers on new business agreement or service renewals.
- Support sales efforts by assisting with pre-sale configurations, consultations, equipment demonstrations and clinical evaluations.
- Submit accurate and complete reports in a timely manner regarding expenses, timecards and service call reports to drive KPI initiatives.
- Complete all required technical training classes (remotely or at Spacelabs Snoqualmie location) to be within compliance for servicing Spacelabs devices.
- Continue technical development, e.g. seek out new training to keep up with technology as it changes.
- Control and maintain assigned Spacelabs assets in accordance with policies and directions.
- Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
- Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate of Science Degree in electronics or a related technical discipline; or equivalent technical training from an accredited program in biomedical, electronic or computer technology; or equivalent military training and/or experience.
- Proficient basic computer skills including; Microsoft Windows. Customer Relationship Management (for example SAP R/3, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Oracle), MS Office products (Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point).
- Must possess the ability to become fully competent in the application and operation of all products in all care areas.
- Successful completion of Spacelabs product training required. Must become fully competent in the application and operation of all assigned products and systems.
- Will work under the supervision of higher-level FSEs within the region.
- Work various shifts as deemed necessary for successful installation, training, and support.
- Required to register with a vendor credentialing service. As part of this process, may be required to submit personal information to a credentialing service company, to provide proof of vaccinations or related medical information, and to comply with other requirements needed to be able to work at customer site. May be required to complete US federal background check and requirements for access to US government facilities and/or government IT networks.
- Must maintain a good driving record and be insurable per company policy. Observe all applicable company safety policies and practices.
- Use of computer: 15%.
- Approximately 50% local travel and 50% overnight travel within the territory and possibly the region utilizing different modalities (automobile/airplane) to fulfill the business need.
- Participation in an on-call rotation and periodic mandatory overtime may be required.
COMPENSATION
- Pay may range from $27.00 to $31.00 per hour.
The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.
Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
Know Your Rights
Poster Link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Engineer
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask the recruiter directly before your final interview. Many field engineering contractors and subcontractors are not enrolled, which disqualifies them for STEM extensions.
Emphasize your engineering degree field
Field Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in a STEM-designated field like civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering. Explicitly connect your degree to the role in your resume summary and cover letter to reduce authorization concerns.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Be transparent about your current OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early in the process. Employers who deploy engineers to multi-month field assignments need reliable timelines. Ambiguity about authorization length often causes offers to stall or disappear.
Target engineering firms with established sponsorship history
Large engineering, construction, and infrastructure firms sponsor H-1B visa and TN visas regularly. Prioritize companies with consistent hiring of international engineers over smaller contractors, who rarely have immigration infrastructure or experience managing OPT documentation requirements.
Address multi-site work and your authorized employer
Field Engineers often rotate across client sites. Your OPT authorization is tied to your direct employer, not the end client. Clarify this with your employer before starting. Staffing arrangements or third-party deployments can create compliance issues if not structured correctly.
Prepare a clear narrative around your field experience
Employers weigh visa sponsorship decisions against how replaceable a candidate is. Specific field experience, certifications like PMP or OSHA 30, and technical specializations make the sponsorship investment easier to justify. Generic engineering backgrounds are harder to advocate for internally.
Field Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Field Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. Confirm both conditions with your DSO before applying for the extension, and verify that your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required.
Can I work at multiple client sites as a Field Engineer on OPT?
Yes, but your OPT authorization is tied to your direct employer, not the job sites where you work. Rotating across client locations is common in field engineering and does not require separate authorization. What matters is that one qualifying employer holds your employment relationship. If you're placed by a staffing firm, confirm that firm, not the end client, is your employer of record and is E-Verify enrolled.
How do I find Field Engineer employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and filters jobs by employers with sponsorship history. Large engineering and infrastructure firms, including those in energy, telecommunications, and construction, tend to have established immigration programs. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies that have hired OPT workers before, which significantly improves your chances of reaching an offer.
What happens to my OPT if my Field Engineer employer is acquired or restructures?
If your employer is acquired and you remain in the same role with substantially the same terms, your OPT authorization generally continues without interruption. However, if the legal employer entity changes, a new Form I-983 training plan may be required for STEM OPT students. Notify your DSO as soon as you learn of any corporate changes. Do not assume continuity without confirming the employer of record.
Is Field Engineer considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Field Engineer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. The key factor is that the job duties must necessitate that specific degree, not just prefer it. Roles that accept any technical background regardless of field are weaker specialty occupation candidates. Your employer's attorney will assess this based on the actual job description.