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Technical Support roles are consistently among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech, with many employers filing H-1B visa petitions for strong performers. STEM OPT extensions apply if the role sits within a qualifying engineering or computer science program, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build your career.
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Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise – always inspiring more...
Your role
To Manage Industrial Trials in accordance with the R&D roadmap along with formulations, process chart, related paperwork, recording documents and processes. To Ensure technical support and troubleshooting to all departments. Follow-up autonomously assigned projects in accordance with R&D management guidelines and decisions. Develop new products and processes and optimize current solutions in accordance with our development procedures and respecting our stage gate process. Make propositions for continuously improve our process, products, and programs.
- INDUSTRIALIZATION
- Ensure new product and new equipment qualifications are in accordance with the R&D program and priorities from management
- Organize opening and closing reviews with quality, purchasing and industrial
- Build the development plan, manage milestones and timelines for projects
- Prepare all documentation for the trial formulation and process flow chart
- Validate trials with regard to chemical specifications, yields, and palatability
- Communicate to manager via trial report the conclusions
-
Ensure follow-up after product validation in production (first 10 production batches)
-
PRODUCTION RECIPES MANAGEMENT:
- Schedule with production the trials to ensure project is on time
- Create Bill of material in ERP
- Validate and update formulas, process charts
- Modify formulas to fix temporary run-out of raw materials, ingredients, bases...
- Ensure that formulation/process will be respected
- Adapt the product & process to industrial constraints
-
Provide formulas for rework
-
PROJECT MANAGEMENT and FORMULATION
- Manage new product implementation from the pilot phase to the Industrialization and all the way to Launch (performance, cost, time, return on investment, process capability, quality control…)
- Responsible for project execution: pilots, coatings, and tests planning; project traceability, paperwork management
- Interpret pal tests, analytical results and make projects synthesis to report to management and share during project reviews
- Coordinate the scale-up and industrialization of new products
- Take on Portfolio project as needed: be the Local point of contact for Global projects, propose action plan and provide regular updates to the team.
-
Can interact with suppliers, outside parties and customers when requested.
-
INITIATIVES:
- To propose and lead the actions to improve the R&D organization
- To report to management about any malfunctioning into the system and take relevant short term corrective action and propose long term options.
- To constantly improve the communication system (paperwork, computers…)
- Follow up in autonomy for own R&D projects and make decisions independently on how to pursue
EDUCATION/SKILLS NEEDED
- A master’s degree in food processing, food sciences and technologies or chemistry is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in food processing, food sciences and technologies or chemistry is required.
- 1 to 5 years’ work experience is required.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Industrial environment background (production management, production optimization, process engineering) is a plus
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.
Job Reference: NA01810
About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.
With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise – always inspiring more...
Your role
To Manage Industrial Trials in accordance with the R&D roadmap along with formulations, process chart, related paperwork, recording documents and processes. To Ensure technical support and troubleshooting to all departments. Follow-up autonomously assigned projects in accordance with R&D management guidelines and decisions. Develop new products and processes and optimize current solutions in accordance with our development procedures and respecting our stage gate process. Make propositions for continuously improve our process, products, and programs.
- INDUSTRIALIZATION
- Ensure new product and new equipment qualifications are in accordance with the R&D program and priorities from management
- Organize opening and closing reviews with quality, purchasing and industrial
- Build the development plan, manage milestones and timelines for projects
- Prepare all documentation for the trial formulation and process flow chart
- Validate trials with regard to chemical specifications, yields, and palatability
- Communicate to manager via trial report the conclusions
-
Ensure follow-up after product validation in production (first 10 production batches)
-
PRODUCTION RECIPES MANAGEMENT:
- Schedule with production the trials to ensure project is on time
- Create Bill of material in ERP
- Validate and update formulas, process charts
- Modify formulas to fix temporary run-out of raw materials, ingredients, bases...
- Ensure that formulation/process will be respected
- Adapt the product & process to industrial constraints
-
Provide formulas for rework
-
PROJECT MANAGEMENT and FORMULATION
- Manage new product implementation from the pilot phase to the Industrialization and all the way to Launch (performance, cost, time, return on investment, process capability, quality control…)
- Responsible for project execution: pilots, coatings, and tests planning; project traceability, paperwork management
- Interpret pal tests, analytical results and make projects synthesis to report to management and share during project reviews
- Coordinate the scale-up and industrialization of new products
- Take on Portfolio project as needed: be the Local point of contact for Global projects, propose action plan and provide regular updates to the team.
-
Can interact with suppliers, outside parties and customers when requested.
-
INITIATIVES:
- To propose and lead the actions to improve the R&D organization
- To report to management about any malfunctioning into the system and take relevant short term corrective action and propose long term options.
- To constantly improve the communication system (paperwork, computers…)
- Follow up in autonomy for own R&D projects and make decisions independently on how to pursue
EDUCATION/SKILLS NEEDED
- A master’s degree in food processing, food sciences and technologies or chemistry is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in food processing, food sciences and technologies or chemistry is required.
- 1 to 5 years’ work experience is required.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Industrial environment background (production management, production optimization, process engineering) is a plus
Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.
Job Reference: NA01810
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Technical Support
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Technical Support roles before are far more likely to do it again. Check OFLC disclosure data to confirm a company has filed for this job title specifically, not just for engineers.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
STEM OPT extension applies only if your degree is on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science and information systems degrees typically qualify. Confirm with your DSO before accepting a role, since timing affects your authorization window.
Frame your technical depth, not just your soft skills
Employers who sponsor visas expect Technical Support candidates to demonstrate real technical ability. Highlight specific systems, tools, or platforms you have supported. Generic customer service framing raises sponsorship concerns because it signals a non-specialty occupation profile.
Ask about sponsorship timelines early, not at the offer stage
Raise the H-1B question during the second interview, not after you receive an offer. Asking early filters out employers who are undecided and gives both sides time to plan around your OPT expiration and the H-1B filing window.
Get your role classified as a specialty occupation
Technical Support spans a wide range, and some roles qualify as specialty occupations while others do not. Roles requiring specific technical degrees, certifications, or systems expertise are stronger candidates. Ask your employer to involve immigration counsel early in the job description drafting process.
Keep your OPT employment records meticulous
USCIS scrutinizes OPT employment documentation, especially during H-1B petitions. Maintain records of your job title, start date, employer name, and hours worked. Your DSO needs this information to report your employment status accurately in SEVIS.
Technical Support OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Support role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information technology, or another field on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, the role can qualify. The job itself does not need to be classified as STEM, but it must be directly related to your qualifying degree program.
Can Technical Support roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Some Technical Support roles qualify and others do not. The key factor is whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Roles that involve advanced systems administration, enterprise software support, or network infrastructure are stronger candidates than general helpdesk positions. Your employer's immigration attorney should review the job description before filing.
Where can I find Technical Support jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Technical Support positions from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by OPT eligibility saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Start there to focus your search on employers who have already indicated willingness to work with F-1 students.
How many hours per week can I work in Technical Support on OPT?
During the standard OPT period, you must work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid OPT status, and you cannot be unemployed for more than 90 cumulative days. During STEM OPT extension, the same minimum hours requirement applies. There is no upper limit on hours, but your employer must report material changes to your DSO if your role or work schedule changes significantly.
What happens to my OPT status if my Technical Support role ends?
Your 90-day unemployment clock begins as soon as your employment ends. You can use this period to find a new position, and you can work for a different employer as long as the role is related to your degree. If you exceed 90 days of unemployment before finding a new qualifying job, your OPT authorization is considered violated and you fall out of status.