OPT Field Services Engineer Jobs
Field Services Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Most roles involve on-site client support and systems troubleshooting, which counts as practical training directly tied to your field of study. STEM OPT extension eligibility is common in this role.
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INTRODUCTION
Imagine yourself…
- Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
- Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
- Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.
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.
Learn about our leading portfolio of innovative products here!
We offer:
- Company vehicle, laptop, phone, and uniform.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match starting Day 1
- Comprehensive onboarding and advanced technical training
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (legal, financial, and counseling resources)
- PTO
- Health benefits
- 401(k)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Regional Service Manager, the Field Service Technician is responsible for providing front‑line technical service and support to customers while delivering a consistently high level of customer satisfaction. This is a home‑based role supporting customers throughout the Greater Nashville, TN area with regional travel.
In this role, a typical day will look like:
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Videojet coding and marking equipment at customer facilities
- Travel throughout the greater Nashville territory to support manufacturing customers, with most work completed during the day and limited overnight travel
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software‑related issues and deliver effective, timely solutions
- Build strong, trusted relationships with customers by acting as a technical advisor and problem solver
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities to promote service agreements and newer technology solutions
Travel is primarily regional within the Nashville area and is planned in advance to allow flexibility in managing schedules, routes, and customer visits. Overnight travel is occasional and not routine.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Willingness to travel within the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel
- Up to two years of technical, mechanical, electrical, or field service experience
- Basic computer and technical proficiency (email, mobile applications, Microsoft Word)
- Ability to comply with customer safety requirements, PPE standards, and site access policies
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to safely operate a company vehicle
COMPENSATION
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 $28.00 - $30.00 USD per hour. 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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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Services Engineer
Target employers with established field operations
Large industrial, medical device, and enterprise technology companies run dedicated field teams and have HR infrastructure to handle OPT paperwork. Smaller firms may want to hire but lack the experience to process work authorization correctly.
Confirm your degree aligns with the job description
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your field of study. A Field Services Engineer role listed under electrical or mechanical systems is a clear match for engineering graduates. Misaligned roles risk DSO rejection when reporting employment.
Raise OPT early, not after the offer
Bring up your work authorization status before the final interview stage. Framing it as a straightforward process reduces hesitation. Employers who discover it late in hiring often stall out of uncertainty rather than unwillingness.
Emphasize your STEM OPT extension eligibility
Engineering degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers up to three years before any visa sponsorship decision. That timeline makes you a lower-risk hire than employers often assume.
Prepare for travel requirements before accepting an offer
Many Field Services Engineer roles require regional or national travel. Confirm the travel scope fits your OPT status, especially if international travel is involved, since re-entry on an expired visa stamp requires additional planning.
Document your job duties carefully from day one
Keep a clear record of your technical responsibilities, equipment, and client systems you support. This documentation strengthens your case for STEM OPT extension and any future H-1B visa sponsorship petition tied to specialty occupation.
Field Services Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Services Engineer jobs typically qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Field Services Engineer roles grounded in electrical, mechanical, computer, or systems engineering fall under CIP codes that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your degree must appear on the STEM designated degree program list, and the job duties must directly relate to that field of study. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How does frequent travel affect my OPT status as a Field Services Engineer?
Domestic travel has no impact on your OPT status. International travel is a different matter. If your visa stamp has expired, you'll need a valid stamp to re-enter the U.S. after any trip abroad. Plan international travel around your visa validity and consult your DSO before booking any trips outside the country.
Where can I find Field Services Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Browsing Field Services Engineer listings on Migrate Mate shows you roles where employers are already open to candidates on OPT, which saves time compared to filtering out positions that require immediate sponsorship.
Can I start a Field Services Engineer job before my EAD card arrives?
No. You cannot begin working until you have your EAD card in hand and your employment start date has been reached. Some students make the mistake of starting early because an offer letter is signed. That is unauthorized employment and can jeopardize your immigration status. Wait for the physical card and verify the start date on it before your first day.
Does a Field Services Engineer role at a consulting firm count as valid OPT employment?
It can, but the structure matters. If you are placed at a client site through a third-party staffing or consulting arrangement, USCIS requires a formal agreement between the staffing firm and the end client, and your employer of record must be the entity that filed your OPT. Multi-layered staffing arrangements can complicate OPT compliance, so review the contract terms carefully with your DSO.