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Get Access To All JobsAt ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Service Manager
Your role and responsibilities
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service and execute service work as per customer order and expectation. You will ensure customer retention by effectively communicating the service work timeline and expectations.
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure, and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
The work model for the role is: Remote, successful candidates will be located in Illinois.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points.
- Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
- Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
- Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field Service Technicians. Coach technicians and supervise complex site activities. Act as trainers when needed, for team members and customers.
- Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Proactively identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to customer satisfaction by building and maintaining positive relationships. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally.
- Identify opportunities for product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 4+ years’ experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree in electrical technology with 6+ years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military experience (8+ years) servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization. Collaborates well with others.
- Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
- Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
- Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties.
- Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete!
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Service Manager
Your role and responsibilities
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB quality and safety guidelines. Each day, you will deliver quality customer service and execute service work as per customer order and expectation. You will ensure customer retention by effectively communicating the service work timeline and expectations.
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure, and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
The work model for the role is: Remote, successful candidates will be located in Illinois.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Work on-site with customers to identify opportunities for operational improvement and eliminate pain points.
- Perform field service tasks, including identifying technical issues and conducting on-site troubleshooting within certified areas.
- Execute installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, extensions, upgrades, retrofits, end-of-life services, and replacements.
- Support the certification process of Associate Field Service Technicians and Field Service Technicians. Coach technicians and supervise complex site activities. Act as trainers when needed, for team members and customers.
- Prepare material lists for service activities and ensure all materials, parts, and equipment meet quality standards and are available. Proactively identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Contribute to customer satisfaction by building and maintaining positive relationships. Identify potential new sales opportunities while addressing customer needs and communicate them internally.
- Identify opportunities for product and quality improvements. Provide recommendations to management for improving operations and customer service.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain safe work and environmental practices. Report unsafe practices and incidents.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology with 4+ years’ experience servicing critical power equipment OR Associates Degree in electrical technology with 6+ years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment OR High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work and/or military experience (8+ years) servicing critical power equipment.
- Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization. Collaborates well with others.
- Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products. Moderate ability to Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
- Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
- Advanced ability to stay organized and meet deadlines on administrative duties.
- Works with a sense of urgency and ownership; until the job is complete!
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $68,600 and $109,760 annually.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more.
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Technician
Confirm your degree supports the role
Field Technician positions typically require a degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, or a related technology field. Before applying, confirm your degree classification aligns with the job requirements to avoid authorization issues with your DSO.
Prioritize STEM OPT-eligible employers
Many Field Technician roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but only with E-Verify employers. Filter your job search for companies enrolled in E-Verify to maximize your authorized work period and H-1B visa transition options.
Address your OPT timeline upfront
Field Technician hiring often involves equipment training and onboarding that takes weeks. Be transparent with employers about your remaining OPT validity so they can plan around your start date and initiate any visa sponsorship discussions early.
Highlight hands-on technical certifications
Certifications like OSHA 10, CompTIA, or equipment-specific credentials demonstrate field readiness and reduce employer training costs. Listing these prominently signals you can contribute quickly, which matters more to sponsorship conversations than academic credentials alone.
Target industries with established visa programs
Utilities, telecom infrastructure, and defense contractors regularly sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for technical field roles. These industries have legal infrastructure for sponsorship in place, making them more likely to extend support beyond your OPT period.
Document your field experience precisely
OPT employers must verify your work aligns with your degree program. Keep records of the technical skills and engineering tasks you perform in the field. Detailed job descriptions also strengthen future H-1B petitions under specialty occupation requirements.
Field Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Field Technician jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree field. If your degree is in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related STEM discipline, and the Field Technician role directly applies that training, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. Your DSO must confirm the CIP code match before you apply for the extension through USCIS.
Can I work as a Field Technician on OPT without my employer being enrolled in E-Verify?
For standard 12-month OPT, E-Verify enrollment is not required. However, if you want the 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. If your current employer is not enrolled, you will not qualify for the extension, which significantly limits your authorized work period and H-1B runway.
Where can I find Field Technician jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to sponsor international candidates. Field Technician roles across utilities, telecom, and engineering services appear regularly. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time by surfacing roles where OPT authorization is already understood and accepted by the hiring employer.
Does a Field Technician role count as a qualifying position for OPT employment?
Yes, as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. USCIS requires OPT employment to be in a position that uses your degree-level knowledge. A Field Technician role rooted in electrical, civil, or mechanical work qualifies for graduates with matching degrees. Roles that are purely manual labor with no degree application may not qualify, so confirm the connection with your DSO.
How should I handle the H-1B sponsorship conversation with a Field Technician employer?
Raise it after you have demonstrated your technical value, typically after receiving an offer or during final interview stages. Frame it around continuity: you want to stay with the company long-term, and sponsorship is the mechanism that makes that possible. Field Technician roles in regulated industries like utilities and defense often have legal teams already experienced with H-1B filings, which makes the conversation more straightforward than in smaller firms.