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Service Engineer jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this field routinely sponsor H-1B visas, making it a strong long-term path.
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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.
US ONLY:
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
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.
Unsolicited Assistance
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
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.
US ONLY:
US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
The EEO posters are available here.
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.
Unsolicited Assistance
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Service Engineer
Lead with your technical specialization
Service Engineer roles span industries from medical devices to industrial automation. Specifying your domain, whether robotics, HVAC systems, or semiconductor equipment, helps recruiters match you to roles where your background directly reduces their onboarding investment.
Verify your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Service Engineer positions tied to engineering degrees in mechanical, electrical, or systems fields typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your employer is registered with E-Verify before accepting an offer, as that registration is required.
Highlight field service and customer-facing experience
Employers hiring Service Engineers value hands-on troubleshooting and client-site experience. If you completed internships, co-ops, or CPT work involving equipment installation or diagnostics, lead with those in your resume summary and interviews.
Target companies with established sponsorship histories
Large OEMs and field service organizations in industries like medical imaging, industrial automation, and telecom infrastructure have consistent H-1B filing histories. Prioritizing these employers reduces sponsorship uncertainty during your OPT window.
Clarify travel requirements before accepting an offer
Many Service Engineer roles require regional or national travel for customer site visits. Confirm how travel interacts with your OPT work location obligations, since your authorized employment address must accurately reflect where you primarily work.
Submit your I-983 training plan before your start date
For STEM OPT, your employer must sign the I-983 training plan outlining your learning objectives in a role related to your degree. Complete this before your extension begins, not after, to avoid gaps in authorization.
Service Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Service Engineer positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM field such as mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering and the role directly applies that knowledge. Your employer must also be registered with E-Verify. Review your job description against your degree CIP code with your DSO before filing the extension.
How do I find Service Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, making it straightforward to find Service Engineer roles at employers open to sponsoring F-1 students. Many large OEMs and field service companies post on Migrate Mate because they actively hire internationally educated engineers and have H-1B sponsorship programs already in place.
Can I work as a Service Engineer if my role requires frequent travel to different customer sites?
Yes, but you need to ensure your OPT employment authorization reflects your primary worksite accurately. If your role is based out of a central office with regional travel, your DSO typically records the employer's primary address. Roles involving extended assignments at a single client location may require additional documentation. Confirm the specifics with your DSO.
Do Service Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Companies in industries like medical devices, industrial automation, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductor equipment regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Service Engineers because the roles require specialized technical knowledge that is difficult to hire for domestically. Checking an employer's public LCA filings through the Department of Labor can confirm whether they have an active sponsorship history before you apply.
What should I include in my I-983 training plan as a Service Engineer on STEM OPT?
Your I-983 should describe how the role develops skills directly tied to your engineering degree, including technical competencies like equipment diagnostics, systems integration, or field calibration procedures. Your employer must sign it and identify a supervisor responsible for your training. The plan should be specific to your actual job duties rather than a generic job description restatement. Your DSO reviews and approves it before submission.