STEM OPT Application Consultant Jobs
Application Consultant roles in software implementation, ERP systems, and technical support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with a USCIS-approved CIP code. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available once you secure a position with an E-Verify-enrolled employer, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization to build your consulting career in the U.S.
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Brainlab revolutionized digital medical technology with the introduction of software for radiosurgery and surgical navigation. Today, Brainlab is an industry leader in digital surgery, radiotherapy and integrated operating rooms.
Serving physicians, medical professionals and patients in 6,000+ hospitals in 121 countries, we’re transforming healthcare to improve the lives of patients everywhere.
We employ over 2,000 people in 25 locations worldwide. Close-knit teams made of talented, curious and authentic people are working together toward a common goal.
Together we’re dedicated to making an impact.
Sound like you?
Join and grow with us.
Job Description
- Conduct on-site clinical evaluations to demonstrate the use of products and services to increase the frequency and quality of image-guided surgery (IGS) product usage
- Provide on-site consulting, guidance, and assistance to physicians and OR personnel by evaluating options and problem-solving during surgery in order to maximize IGS efficiency and usage
- Lead installations and establish functionality at new and existing customer sites; educate/train physicians and hospital personnel, including OR staff, Radiology, Central Sterile Processing, Biomedical and Information Technologies staff, on the use of IGS products and services
- Utilize engineering expertise to contribute to the quality improvement process by recommending product modifications
- Act as primary customer liaison, maintaining site visits and regular contact with customers, assessing satisfaction and usage levels, and working to increase revenue via the sale of service contracts, spare/wear parts, upgrades, etc.
- Regularly strategize with the Account Manager in your region to evaluate customer opportunities and open sales projects
- Resolve product issues through detailed analysis and utilization of engineering expertise
- Promote surgery products and services to surgeons at trade shows
- 25% regional travel
Salary range: $65-75k
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Nursing
- 1 year experience in a technical support role for a healthcare company or provider
Additional Information
In return for the experiences listed above we will provide a business casual environment, competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life, LTD, STD, and matching 401k benefits and much more.
Brainlab, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Covid-19 vaccination, including applicable booster(s), is required if the position requires onsite presence at Brainlab customer sites in compliance with Presidential Executive Orders. Legally allowed exemptions may apply.
Brainlab participates in E-Verify.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to us.hr@brainlab.com.
Company Description
Brainlab revolutionized digital medical technology with the introduction of software for radiosurgery and surgical navigation. Today, Brainlab is an industry leader in digital surgery, radiotherapy and integrated operating rooms.
Serving physicians, medical professionals and patients in 6,000+ hospitals in 121 countries, we’re transforming healthcare to improve the lives of patients everywhere.
We employ over 2,000 people in 25 locations worldwide. Close-knit teams made of talented, curious and authentic people are working together toward a common goal.
Together we’re dedicated to making an impact.
Sound like you?
Join and grow with us.
Job Description
- Conduct on-site clinical evaluations to demonstrate the use of products and services to increase the frequency and quality of image-guided surgery (IGS) product usage
- Provide on-site consulting, guidance, and assistance to physicians and OR personnel by evaluating options and problem-solving during surgery in order to maximize IGS efficiency and usage
- Lead installations and establish functionality at new and existing customer sites; educate/train physicians and hospital personnel, including OR staff, Radiology, Central Sterile Processing, Biomedical and Information Technologies staff, on the use of IGS products and services
- Utilize engineering expertise to contribute to the quality improvement process by recommending product modifications
- Act as primary customer liaison, maintaining site visits and regular contact with customers, assessing satisfaction and usage levels, and working to increase revenue via the sale of service contracts, spare/wear parts, upgrades, etc.
- Regularly strategize with the Account Manager in your region to evaluate customer opportunities and open sales projects
- Resolve product issues through detailed analysis and utilization of engineering expertise
- Promote surgery products and services to surgeons at trade shows
- 25% regional travel
Salary range: $65-75k
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Nursing
- 1 year experience in a technical support role for a healthcare company or provider
Additional Information
In return for the experiences listed above we will provide a business casual environment, competitive compensation package including medical, dental, life, LTD, STD, and matching 401k benefits and much more.
Brainlab, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Covid-19 vaccination, including applicable booster(s), is required if the position requires onsite presence at Brainlab customer sites in compliance with Presidential Executive Orders. Legally allowed exemptions may apply.
Brainlab participates in E-Verify.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to us.hr@brainlab.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Application Consultant
Verify your CIP code maps correctly
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code qualifies under USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Application Consultant roles often draw from Computer Science, Information Systems, or Management Information Systems CIP codes, so a mismatch delays your extension.
Check E-Verify enrollment before applying
Confirm any employer you're targeting is actively enrolled in E-Verify before you accept an offer. You can verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of their intent to sponsor.
Build your I-983 training plan around consulting deliverables
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. For Application Consultant roles, frame objectives around systems architecture analysis, data integration methodology, or technical problem-solving that directly connects to your degree's coursework.
Target consulting firms with existing OPT hiring patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter Application Consultant openings by employers with documented OPT hiring history. Firms that have onboarded STEM OPT students before have established I-983 processes and DSO coordination workflows, which shortens your ramp-up time significantly.
Time your extension request to avoid authorization gaps
Submit your STEM OPT extension application to USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If your application is pending on your EAD's expiration date, your cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically while USCIS adjudicates the request.
Negotiate your offer letter to include the training plan commitment
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer will complete the supervisor section of your I-983 and provide the required evaluation reports every six months. Application Consultant roles at project-based firms sometimes reassign supervisors mid-engagement, which can disrupt your STEM OPT compliance if not addressed upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether your degree holds a USCIS-approved CIP code and whether your job duties involve applying STEM knowledge in a meaningful way. Application Consultant positions in ERP implementation, software configuration, or technical systems support typically qualify when paired with degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the CIP code on your official transcript, not your job title alone.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or employer identification number before you accept an offer. STEM OPT regulations require E-Verify enrollment as a hard condition, and enrollment must be active at the time you begin work, not just at the time of your application. If a company can't confirm active enrollment, you can't work there on STEM OPT.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Application Consultant position?
Your I-983 must describe structured learning goals tied specifically to your STEM degree, not a general job description. For Application Consultant roles, this means mapping objectives like system integration analysis, technical requirements documentation, or data validation methodology back to coursework from your degree. Your employer's supervisor signs off on the plan and submits evaluations every six months, so confirm they understand that obligation before your start date.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection under USCIS rules automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, even if your EAD expires before October 1. You can continue working for the same employer without interruption during this period. Your new H-1B status then takes effect on October 1.
Where can I find Application Consultant jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Application Consultant openings filtered by employers with documented OPT and STEM OPT hiring activity, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never onboarded an international student. Employers familiar with the I-983 process and E-Verify requirements move faster through the onboarding steps, which reduces the risk of authorization delays between your offer date and your actual start date.