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
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Own the end-to-end customer quality experience across the assigned territory, ensuring consistent delivery from operational hand-off through to customer receipt.
- Act as the voice of the customer in field-based quality matters, capturing feedback and converting insights into practical improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
- Execute territory-based quality programmes, including inspections, audits, and on-site reviews, to ensure compliance with agreed product and service standards.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with customer stakeholders within the territory, supporting account health through proactive engagement and transparent communication.
- Monitor quality-related performance indicators and field observations, sharing insights with internal partners to drive corrective action and continuous improvement.
- Support asset productivity and value delivery across the territory by identifying opportunities to reduce damage, rejections, cancellations, and operational disruption.
- Contribute to customer growth and onboarding activities within the territory by providing location-level insights and supporting expansion or change initiatives.
The Field Services Representative (FSR) is a customer-facing, field-based role responsible for ensuring an exceptional quality experience across customer locations and service centers. Acting as the primary liaison between customers, operations, quality, sales, and service center teams, this individual drives accountability, resolves quality concerns, and supports continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain. This role combines relationship management, quality oversight, operational audits, and problem-solving to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and business performance.
Success in this role requires a professional who can confidently navigate customer interactions, investigate and resolve quality issues, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and effectively balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational support.
LOCATION & ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Location: Hagerstown, MD 27140
On-Site Expectation: This is an on-site position requiring employees to work from their assigned primary location 3–4 days per week during their scheduled workweek. The role requires regular travel to customer sites, storage locations, and other operationally related facilities as needed to support business operations. While the position is primarily scheduled during regular business hours, occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on business and operational needs.
Physical Requirements: This role may require hands-on handling and movement of pallets as part of field quality inspections and related activities.
What You’ll Do
Major/Key Accountabilities:
- Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
- Conduct scheduled and ad hoc customer visits to support account health and customer satisfaction.
- Investigate product quality and service concerns and drive timely resolution.
- Serve as the voice of the customer by identifying needs, risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
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Partner closely with Sales teams to support strategic customer campaigns and supply chain improvement initiatives.
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Quality & Operational Oversight
- Perform operational, quality, and compliance audits at service centers and customer locations.
- Evaluate service center performance and identify opportunities to improve quality standards and operational effectiveness.
- Monitor adherence to established quality processes and standards.
- Conduct root cause investigations and corrective action follow-up activities.
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Hold internal and external partners accountable through data-driven observations and recommendations.
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Continuous Improvement & Reporting
- Support the implementation and execution of field-level quality programs and initiatives.
- Document customer visits, audit findings, quality incidents, corrective actions, and customer feedback.
- Maintain accurate reporting and updates within Salesforce and other business systems.
- Analyze trends and provide recommendations that improve customer satisfaction, quality performance, and operational results.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and support business objectives.
What You’ll Bring
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3-7+ years of experience in customer service, field service, operations, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, or related environments.
- Experience building customer relationships and managing customer-facing interactions.
- Experience conducting audits, investigations, quality reviews, or process assessments is preferred.
- Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or industrial B2B environments is preferred.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority.
- Customer-focused mindset with exceptional relationship-building abilities.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage difficult conversations professionally and effectively.
- Adaptability and learning agility in dynamic environments.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce is preferred.
What We Offer
Employee Package:
- Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
- Benefits Day 1!
- 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
- FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
- Employee Stock Match Program!
- Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!
Remote Type
Not Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Active Listening, Adaptability, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Literacy, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Decision Making, Empathy, Experimentation, Facility Inspections, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Assurance Monitoring, Quality Operations, Quality Standards, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Time Management
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.
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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.