STEM OPT Field Services Engineer Jobs
Field Services Engineer roles in hardware deployment, systems installation, and on-site technical support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build hands-on field experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.
Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to join our Field Service Engineering team at different levels across the upper 48 states: Field Service Engineer I, Field Service Engineer II, and Field Service Engineer III.
Level placement will depend on education, technical expertise, and years of experience. We actively recruit throughout the year to support customer needs in multiple regions. Candidates who apply may be considered for current or future openings aligned with their experience and location preferences.
Company Overview
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
The Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The MSD Electron Microscopy business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.
Position Overview
As a Field Service Engineer, you will support the installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated electron microscopy and analytical instrumentation. You will work with advanced technologies while delivering exceptional technical service to customers across semiconductor, research institutions, universities, government laboratories, and industrial facilities.
In this role, you will troubleshoot complex systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and ensure instrumentation operates at optimal performance. Field Service Engineers work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to maintain system reliability and support scientific discovery.
Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include independent troubleshooting, complex system installations, mentoring other engineers, and serving as a technical escalation point within the service organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate electron microscopy systems, including:
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex system issues involving electronics, vacuum systems, high voltage components, and integrated software.
- Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with other field service engineers to resolve service challenges.
- Develop strong relationships with customers while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and system uptime.
- Travel to customer sites to install equipment, perform repairs, and support system operation.
- Document service activities and submit detailed field service reports.
- Provide training and technical guidance to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Follow all safety procedures and quality standards while servicing equipment in laboratory environments.
- Provide feedback to engineering, product quality, and service leadership teams to support continuous product improvement.
- Support updates to technical documentation and service procedures.
- For more experienced levels, responsibilities may include mentoring junior engineers, leading complex installations, and serving as a technical escalation resource.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and technical experience in electronic systems.
Experience
Experience requirements vary depending on the level of the position:
Field Service Engineer I
1+ years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating sophisticated analytical equipment such as SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar systems.
Field Service Engineer II
3+ years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating complex analytical instrumentation.
Field Service Engineer III
5+ years of experience supporting sophisticated analytical systems with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned territory
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in laboratory environments
- English proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
Preferred Technical Experience
- Hands-on experience with SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar advanced analytical systems
- Experience diagnosing and repairing ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
- Experience working with high voltage equipment
- Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues to the component level
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and service management software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
- Ability to train and support customers on system operation
- Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and quality standards
- Demonstrated success contributing to customer satisfaction goals
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position Engineer II, Field Service based in New York is $28.85–$43.27. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.
Opportunities
We have multiple opportunities to join our Field Service Engineering team at different levels across the upper 48 states: Field Service Engineer I, Field Service Engineer II, and Field Service Engineer III.
Level placement will depend on education, technical expertise, and years of experience. We actively recruit throughout the year to support customer needs in multiple regions. Candidates who apply may be considered for current or future openings aligned with their experience and location preferences.
Company Overview
When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
The Materials and Structural Analysis Division (MSD) Electron Microscopy (EM) business enables customers to find meaningful answers to questions that accelerate breakthrough discoveries and ultimately change the world. The MSD Electron Microscopy business designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers at the micro-, nano-, and picometer scales.
Position Overview
As a Field Service Engineer, you will support the installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated electron microscopy and analytical instrumentation. You will work with advanced technologies while delivering exceptional technical service to customers across semiconductor, research institutions, universities, government laboratories, and industrial facilities.
In this role, you will troubleshoot complex systems, conduct preventive maintenance, and ensure instrumentation operates at optimal performance. Field Service Engineers work closely with customers and internal engineering teams to maintain system reliability and support scientific discovery.
Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include independent troubleshooting, complex system installations, mentoring other engineers, and serving as a technical escalation point within the service organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate electron microscopy systems, including:
- Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB) systems
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex system issues involving electronics, vacuum systems, high voltage components, and integrated software.
- Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with other field service engineers to resolve service challenges.
- Develop strong relationships with customers while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and system uptime.
- Travel to customer sites to install equipment, perform repairs, and support system operation.
- Document service activities and submit detailed field service reports.
- Provide training and technical guidance to customers on system operation and maintenance.
- Follow all safety procedures and quality standards while servicing equipment in laboratory environments.
- Provide feedback to engineering, product quality, and service leadership teams to support continuous product improvement.
- Support updates to technical documentation and service procedures.
- For more experienced levels, responsibilities may include mentoring junior engineers, leading complex installations, and serving as a technical escalation resource.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and technical experience in electronic systems.
Experience
Experience requirements vary depending on the level of the position:
Field Service Engineer I
1+ years of hands-on technical experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating sophisticated analytical equipment such as SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar systems.
Field Service Engineer II
3+ years of hands-on experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, or calibrating complex analytical instrumentation.
Field Service Engineer III
5+ years of experience supporting sophisticated analytical systems with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 75% within assigned territory
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in laboratory environments
- English proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
Preferred Technical Experience
- Hands-on experience with SEM, TEM, FIB, or similar advanced analytical systems
- Experience diagnosing and repairing ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
- Experience working with high voltage equipment
- Strong electronics and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues to the component level
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and service management software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
- Ability to train and support customers on system operation
- Experience documenting service activities and preparing detailed reports
- Demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and quality standards
- Demonstrated success contributing to customer satisfaction goals
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position Engineer II, Field Service based in New York is $28.85–$43.27. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Field Services Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering technology, electrical engineering, and computer science degrees typically qualify, but program name alone doesn't confirm eligibility, the CIP code does.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Field services roles often sit within regional or subsidiary entities that operate separately from a parent company's E-Verify account. Ask the hiring entity's HR team for their E-Verify Company ID and verify active enrollment directly through E-Verify before signing anything.
Tailor your I-983 to field deployment duties
Your training plan must map learning objectives to specific on-site activities, equipment commissioning, fault diagnostics, or systems integration. Generic engineering descriptions get flagged by DSOs. Use actual project types from the job description to define measurable goals in each section.
Target employers with multi-site service contracts
Companies holding federal or enterprise service contracts consistently need field engineers across locations and tend to run structured onboarding for work-authorized hires. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented OPT hiring history in field engineering roles before you apply.
Check prevailing wage for your service territory
Field Services Engineer wages vary significantly by metro area, and your offer must meet DOL prevailing wage for the actual work location, not the company's headquarters. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-3023 and your specific metropolitan area before negotiating.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS requires your extension application to be submitted no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Delays in I-983 approval from your employer can compress this window fast, so initiate the training plan review with your DSO as soon as you accept an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Services Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your STEM degree carries a CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, electrical engineering, computer science, and engineering technology degrees commonly do, and the role requires that technical background, it qualifies. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before submitting the STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
Why does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not optional. The employer must be actively enrolled at the specific hiring entity level, meaning the subsidiary or regional office where you'll work, not just the parent corporation. You can confirm enrollment status by asking HR for the company's E-Verify Company ID before your start date.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a field engineering position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For a Field Services Engineer, that means listing specific technical activities, systems commissioning, on-site diagnostics, hardware installation protocols, and connecting each to a learning objective tied to your degree discipline. Vague descriptions that don't map duties to educational outcomes will be sent back by your DSO.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm in a Field Services Engineer role during H-1B filing season?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your field services role during this period without any gap. USCIS issues a cap-gap EAD extension if your original EAD expires before October 1.
Where can I find Field Services Engineer jobs that sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Field Services Engineer roles filtered for employers who hire STEM OPT students and are enrolled in E-Verify. Searching by role and authorization type surfaces companies with documented OPT hiring history in field engineering, so you're not sorting through postings that don't apply to your situation.