STEM OPT Customer Support Engineer Jobs
Customer Support Engineer roles sit at the intersection of technical problem-solving and client communication, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role aligns with your degree's CIP code.
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Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.
Find your future at Revvity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Enhance the Customer Experience
- Install, maintain, validate and repair Revvity and/or multivendor instrumentation at customer sites with best-in-class service
- Provide scheduled and unscheduled corrective maintenance for customers including warranty services within a prescribed time frame and established maintenance protocols
- Deliver customer familiarization for instrument operation and maintenance
- Communicate service offerings including training, support, software, laboratory services products and field upgrades
- Partner with our customers to understand their analytical workflow and applications
Support your Team
- Support the local instrument sales representative(s) to help secure new instrument orders
- Provide service that helps to drive the sale of new service agreements, service agreement upgrades and instrument add-ons to existing service contracts
- Display exceptional written and verbal communication skills and actively interface with peers and customers
- Develop organizational awareness of other functional groups and product lines
Drive Organizational Growth
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the installation, warranty, and service agreement documentation standards
- Contribute to account profitability through efficient execution and service delivery
- Perform timely uploads and downloads of required service data to ensure the integrity of service system(s)
- Maintain assigned assets including: Company vehicle, tools, test equipment (MTE), telecommunication equipment, assigned service parts inventory, etc.
- Proactively develop technical and soft skills to maintain and enhance Revvity's value proposition to the customer
- Enhance Revvity's product quality by proactively reporting improvement opportunities via the quality notification process
- Seek higher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development offerings
- Complete all administrative tasks to include but not limited to time reporting, assigned training, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or STEM discipline including 2+ years military experience.
- Ability to travel by air, vehicle and/or other means of transportation as business requires
- Ability some weekends as needed
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and provide qualification services
- Must have a valid driver’s license. While performing the duties of this position you must always maintain safe motor vehicle operation
- Based in Phoenix area
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience using Microsoft 365
- 2+ years of laboratory and/or field service experience
- Exposure to analytical equipment, laboratory environment, and/or instrument control software
- Vendor issued certification on relevant laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customer’s site safety code
- Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints, maintain alertness and concentration, work safely with potential electrical, chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions
- Ability to operate personal computer to enter data and generate reports, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, managers, customers, and other technical support professionals is critical to successful performance in this role
- The physical demands defined are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee will regularly be required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear; to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this full-time position is a salary $59,000.00 – 78,500.00 USD Annually. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The pay offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.
What do we offer?
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Parental Benefits
- Compassionate Care Leave
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.
For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.
INTRODUCTION
Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.
Find your future at Revvity.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Enhance the Customer Experience
- Install, maintain, validate and repair Revvity and/or multivendor instrumentation at customer sites with best-in-class service
- Provide scheduled and unscheduled corrective maintenance for customers including warranty services within a prescribed time frame and established maintenance protocols
- Deliver customer familiarization for instrument operation and maintenance
- Communicate service offerings including training, support, software, laboratory services products and field upgrades
- Partner with our customers to understand their analytical workflow and applications
Support your Team
- Support the local instrument sales representative(s) to help secure new instrument orders
- Provide service that helps to drive the sale of new service agreements, service agreement upgrades and instrument add-ons to existing service contracts
- Display exceptional written and verbal communication skills and actively interface with peers and customers
- Develop organizational awareness of other functional groups and product lines
Drive Organizational Growth
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the installation, warranty, and service agreement documentation standards
- Contribute to account profitability through efficient execution and service delivery
- Perform timely uploads and downloads of required service data to ensure the integrity of service system(s)
- Maintain assigned assets including: Company vehicle, tools, test equipment (MTE), telecommunication equipment, assigned service parts inventory, etc.
- Proactively develop technical and soft skills to maintain and enhance Revvity's value proposition to the customer
- Enhance Revvity's product quality by proactively reporting improvement opportunities via the quality notification process
- Seek higher level certification through participation in company sponsored training & development offerings
- Complete all administrative tasks to include but not limited to time reporting, assigned training, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or STEM discipline including 2+ years military experience.
- Ability to travel by air, vehicle and/or other means of transportation as business requires
- Ability some weekends as needed
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and provide qualification services
- Must have a valid driver’s license. While performing the duties of this position you must always maintain safe motor vehicle operation
- Based in Phoenix area
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience using Microsoft 365
- 2+ years of laboratory and/or field service experience
- Exposure to analytical equipment, laboratory environment, and/or instrument control software
- Vendor issued certification on relevant laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices as defined by the Company and/or the customer’s site safety code
- Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions, read and understand technical bulletins and service manuals, work under time constraints, maintain alertness and concentration, work safely with potential electrical, chemical, radiologic, and biologic hazards using universal precautions
- Ability to operate personal computer to enter data and generate reports, ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, managers, customers, and other technical support professionals is critical to successful performance in this role
- The physical demands defined are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee will regularly be required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear; to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range for this full-time position is a salary $59,000.00 – 78,500.00 USD Annually. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The pay offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.
What do we offer?
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- Parental Benefits
- Compassionate Care Leave
- 401k with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.
For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Customer Support Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Customer Support Engineer roles can fall under multiple STEM CIP codes depending on the employer's framing. Cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before accepting any offer to confirm your extension eligibility.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before interviews
Ask your recruiter whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance to offer-stage conversations. You can also verify enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search tool, saving you from pursuing roles that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Target companies with dedicated technical support engineering teams
SaaS, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software companies routinely hire Customer Support Engineers under clearly STEM-aligned job codes. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers whose E-Verify enrollment is already confirmed, so your search stays focused on eligible opportunities.
Build your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must sign a Form I-983 training plan documenting how the Customer Support Engineer role relates to your STEM degree. Draft the learning objectives section yourself before onboarding so your DSO can review it quickly and your STEM OPT extension doesn't get delayed.
Frame your resume around technical diagnostic skills
Customer Support Engineer job descriptions often list API troubleshooting, log analysis, and SQL queries as requirements. Highlight these specifically from your coursework or internships, since degree-to-role alignment scrutiny is higher for support-titled positions than for roles with 'engineer' as the primary function.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap rules under USCIS extend your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. Confirm with your DSO that your OPT EAD is still valid at the time of your H-1B visa registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Customer Support Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on how the role is defined and whether it aligns with your STEM degree's CIP code. Customer Support Engineer positions at software or infrastructure companies typically involve technical troubleshooting, API integration support, and system diagnostics, which can qualify. Roles that are primarily account management or non-technical client service, regardless of the title, are less likely to meet the degree-relatedness requirement. Confirm alignment with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Does my employer have to be enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT extension to be valid?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a mandatory requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student on the 24-month extension. If your employer is not enrolled at the time your extension begins, your work authorization is not valid for that position. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before signing any offer letter. Employers who are new to hiring STEM OPT workers sometimes enroll specifically for a candidate, so raising this early in the process is reasonable.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Customer Support Engineer?
The Form I-983 requires your employer to document the specific learning objectives of your role and explain how those objectives relate to your STEM degree. For a Customer Support Engineer, this typically includes skills like network diagnostics, software debugging, data analysis of support tickets, and technical documentation. Both you and a company supervisor must sign it, and your DSO must receive it before your STEM OPT extension is authorized. USCIS can audit these plans, so vague descriptions of job duties are not sufficient.
How do I find Customer Support Engineer jobs where the employer already supports STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Customer Support Engineer roles from employers whose E-Verify enrollment is confirmed, which removes the guesswork from your search. Many F-1 students waste time applying to companies that don't realize E-Verify enrollment is required, or who decline to enroll. Filtering for verified employers up front keeps your job search focused on roles where your STEM OPT extension can actually be activated without delays.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer's E-Verify participation lapses mid-employment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated after your STEM OPT extension begins, you are no longer in a valid employment situation under STEM OPT rules. USCIS requires that employers remain enrolled in E-Verify throughout the duration of your extension, not just at the point of hire. If this happens, notify your DSO immediately. You may need to find a new employer who is enrolled in E-Verify, or your extension could be at risk. Document the situation and act quickly to avoid an unauthorized period of employment.