OPT Repair Technician Jobs
Repair Technician roles on OPT require hands-on technical work that qualifies as STEM-adjacent training in many programs. Your OPT authorization must match your degree field, and STEM OPT extensions are available if your program qualifies. Most employers need you to start within your authorized period.
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CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1670 Bio-Med
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The Tech I will be responsible for assigned duties that promote the safety and well-being of all patients, visitors, and staff by maintaining the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of clinical equipment. In addition, this individual will document repairs, and perform safety checks and preventive measures. This position will be eligible for the on-call rotation.
Education:
- Required: Associate’s Degree in a related field OR completion of Military Biomedical training program OR 1 years Biomedical equipment maintenance experience with a minimum of two manufacturer-level service seminars completed OR 3 years of relevant experience in electronics, technical maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology or Biomedical Technology
Experience:
- Preferred: Experience in a clinical or technical field
- Preferred: Experience working with clinical equipment
Skills:
- Use of common hand tools.
- Use of PC and basic data entry skills.
- Ability to utilize manufacturer’s service and operators manuals and other documentation.
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair basic electronic and electromechanical equipment.
- Self-directed, strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong ability to reason logically and critically.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with the highest degree of integrity and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills including effective time management and ability to set/reset priorities accordingly and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing to hospital staff, vendors, patients and patient’s families.
- Exceptional customer relation skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- N/A
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1670 Bio-Med
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied
Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The Tech I will be responsible for assigned duties that promote the safety and well-being of all patients, visitors, and staff by maintaining the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of clinical equipment. In addition, this individual will document repairs, and perform safety checks and preventive measures. This position will be eligible for the on-call rotation.
Education:
- Required: Associate’s Degree in a related field OR completion of Military Biomedical training program OR 1 years Biomedical equipment maintenance experience with a minimum of two manufacturer-level service seminars completed OR 3 years of relevant experience in electronics, technical maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology or Biomedical Technology
Experience:
- Preferred: Experience in a clinical or technical field
- Preferred: Experience working with clinical equipment
Skills:
- Use of common hand tools.
- Use of PC and basic data entry skills.
- Ability to utilize manufacturer’s service and operators manuals and other documentation.
- Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair basic electronic and electromechanical equipment.
- Self-directed, strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong ability to reason logically and critically.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with the highest degree of integrity and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills including effective time management and ability to set/reset priorities accordingly and handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas clearly both orally and in writing to hospital staff, vendors, patients and patient’s families.
- Exceptional customer relation skills.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- N/A
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Repair Technician
Verify your degree field aligns with the role
Repair Technician work must relate directly to your degree program for OPT authorization to be valid. Engineering technology, electronics, and mechatronics degrees are common qualifying fields. Confirm the job description reflects your area of study before applying.
Target employers with existing OPT experience
Companies that have hired OPT workers before move faster and make fewer mistakes with paperwork. Look for employers in manufacturing, electronics, or field services who list work authorization requirements without immediately ruling out visa holders.
Report your employer within 10 days of starting
Once you accept a Repair Technician offer, report your employer details to your DSO within 10 days. Missing this deadline puts your OPT status at risk, even if you have a valid offer and a start date already confirmed.
Clarify full-time hours in your offer letter
OPT requires at least 20 hours per week, but most Repair Technician roles are full-time. Get your scheduled hours confirmed in writing before signing so your DSO can accurately document your training plan for authorization purposes.
Apply for STEM OPT extension before your OPT expires
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, apply for your 24-month STEM extension at least 90 days before your current OPT end date to maintain continuous work authorization.
Prepare a clear training plan with your employer
STEM OPT requires a formal training plan on Form I-983. Work with your employer early to document the technical skills you will develop as a Repair Technician, including diagnostic methods, equipment systems, and performance evaluation benchmarks.
Repair Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Repair Technician on OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. Repair Technician positions often qualify for students with degrees in electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, computer engineering, or industrial technology. The job duties must reflect your area of study, not just share a general industry. Review the posting carefully and confirm eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Do Repair Technician employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large employers in electronics, medical equipment, HVAC, and telecommunications. These industries rely on technically trained workers and often have experience hiring OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship so you can focus on employers who have already indicated they welcome OPT applicants, saving time on applications that go nowhere.
Does Repair Technician work qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. If your program is on the STEM OPT designated program list and your employer participates in E-Verify, you can apply for a 24-month extension. Engineering technology, computer science, and applied physics are common qualifying fields for technician roles. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific program qualifies.
What happens to my OPT if my Repair Technician employer lays me off?
You enter a 60-day grace period during which you must either find new qualifying employment, change your immigration status, or leave the United States. During this period, you cannot work. Report the job loss to your DSO immediately and begin your search promptly. OPT unemployment also counts against your cumulative 90-day unemployment limit, so timing matters.
Can I work for multiple employers as a Repair Technician on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows multiple concurrent employers as long as each position is directly related to your degree and each meets the 20-hour-per-week minimum. You must report each employer to your DSO. This is particularly relevant for contract or field service technician roles where you may be placed across different client sites through a staffing arrangement.