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Technician roles in labs, engineering firms, and manufacturing plants regularly qualify for STEM OPT because they require applied STEM degrees and draw on hands-on technical training. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role connects directly to your degree field.
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Who We Are
ARxIUM is a leader in pharmacy automation, offering innovative hardware and software solutions globally. With over 20 years of experience, we serve customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, and operate in Winnipeg, the Chicago area, and remotely across North America and Europe.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life/ADD insurance
- 401k
- Flexible work schedule and generous paid time off
- Competitive salary
About the Role:
ARxIUM is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Technician to join our Chicago-based operations team, supporting our full portfolio of pharmacy automation solutions. This role is integral to ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of ARxIUM’s systems across their lifecycle, from assembly and testing through refurbishment, installation, and field service. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated to work across multiple product lines supporting healthcare innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional product quality and customer experience while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Essential Functions
- Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and systems in accordance with technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Perform testing, validation, and release of new machines to ensure quality and readiness for deployment
- Refurbish machines and sub-assemblies to meet performance and quality standards
- Stage and prepare equipment for installation and deployment
- Develop, document, and maintain quality control (QC), staging, and refurbishment procedures
- Build, test, and verify cable assemblies; perform wire termination (including crimping) and routing
- Execute electrical wiring from motors, sensors, and field devices to PLC control panels
- Perform pneumatic connections including solenoids, valves, and associated components
- Support cross-functional teams including Marketing, Training, R&D, and Product Development with in-house systems
- Participate in new product introductions (NPI), including prototype builds, testing, and feedback
- Open, update, and close work orders accurately within the company’s ERP system
- Travel as required to customer sites to support installations, commissioning, maintenance, and service activities
- Provide onsite troubleshooting and technical support to ensure customer satisfaction
- Cross-train and mentor team members to build technical capability across the organization
- Work collaboratively across all ARxIUM product lines to support operational and customer needs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters)
- Familiarity with computer hardware (keyboards, scanners, touchscreens) and system integration
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to adapt and work across multiple product lines and priorities
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of directly related progressively responsible technical experience
- Prior experience in manufacturing, automation, or field service environments is an asset
- Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions
- The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.
- Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
- Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
- 30% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
- Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
Take a look at your potential career with ARxIUM and apply today.
WE would love to meet you!
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Join the Future of Pharmacy Automation with ARxIUM!
Who We Are
ARxIUM is a leader in pharmacy automation, offering innovative hardware and software solutions globally. With over 20 years of experience, we serve customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, and operate in Winnipeg, the Chicago area, and remotely across North America and Europe.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life/ADD insurance
- 401k
- Flexible work schedule and generous paid time off
- Competitive salary
About the Role:
ARxIUM is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Technician to join our Chicago-based operations team, supporting our full portfolio of pharmacy automation solutions. This role is integral to ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of ARxIUM’s systems across their lifecycle, from assembly and testing through refurbishment, installation, and field service. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated to work across multiple product lines supporting healthcare innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional product quality and customer experience while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Essential Functions
- Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and systems in accordance with technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Perform testing, validation, and release of new machines to ensure quality and readiness for deployment
- Refurbish machines and sub-assemblies to meet performance and quality standards
- Stage and prepare equipment for installation and deployment
- Develop, document, and maintain quality control (QC), staging, and refurbishment procedures
- Build, test, and verify cable assemblies; perform wire termination (including crimping) and routing
- Execute electrical wiring from motors, sensors, and field devices to PLC control panels
- Perform pneumatic connections including solenoids, valves, and associated components
- Support cross-functional teams including Marketing, Training, R&D, and Product Development with in-house systems
- Participate in new product introductions (NPI), including prototype builds, testing, and feedback
- Open, update, and close work orders accurately within the company’s ERP system
- Travel as required to customer sites to support installations, commissioning, maintenance, and service activities
- Provide onsite troubleshooting and technical support to ensure customer satisfaction
- Cross-train and mentor team members to build technical capability across the organization
- Work collaboratively across all ARxIUM product lines to support operational and customer needs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters)
- Familiarity with computer hardware (keyboards, scanners, touchscreens) and system integration
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to adapt and work across multiple product lines and priorities
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years of directly related progressively responsible technical experience
- Prior experience in manufacturing, automation, or field service environments is an asset
- Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made To Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions
- The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.
- Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
- Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
- 30% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
- Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
Take a look at your potential career with ARxIUM and apply today.
WE would love to meet you!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Technician
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by USCIS. Technician roles often require matching your specific engineering technology or applied science CIP code, not just a broad STEM category.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. Employers sometimes confuse I-9 compliance with E-Verify enrollment. You can cross-check by searching the E-Verify employer search tool by company name.
Build your I-983 training plan before your start date
Draft your I-983 training plan with your supervisor during the offer stage, not after you start. Technician training plans must map specific job duties to your STEM degree learning objectives, and a vague plan can trigger a DSO rejection that delays your extension.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings for technician roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings for technician-category occupations. Companies that have filed LCAs for technical roles are already familiar with work authorization requirements and are more likely to navigate your STEM OPT paperwork correctly.
Research prevailing wage tiers for your technician specialty
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. Technician roles span multiple wage tiers depending on specialization, and knowing the DOL benchmark prevents you from accepting offers that could complicate future H-1B visa sponsorship.
Use O*NET to match your duties to your degree field
Pull your job title's occupation profile from O*NET and document how the listed knowledge areas and tasks map to your STEM coursework. Technician roles sometimes get flagged during STEM OPT review if the connection between job duties and degree field isn't explicitly documented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technician jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many Technician roles qualify, but it depends on whether your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and whether your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also require and directly use your STEM degree. Engineering technician, laboratory technician, and electronics technician positions frequently meet these criteria when the employer can document the connection between the job duties and the applicant's field of study.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Technician role?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just a general job description. For Technician positions, that means listing the technical skills, equipment, and procedures you'll be trained on and explaining how each connects to your coursework. Your supervisor signs the plan, your DSO certifies it, and you must submit updates every six months. A vague plan that lists job duties without linking them to educational outcomes is the most common reason STEM OPT extensions are delayed or denied.
How do I confirm a Technician employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify and request confirmation before you accept an offer. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to verify enrollment status independently. Some smaller manufacturing or contract labs use I-9 verification but are not E-Verify participants, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of how well the role matches your degree.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my Technician employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment after your STEM OPT extension begins, your work authorization is at risk. USCIS requires that the employer remain enrolled in E-Verify for the full duration of your STEM OPT period. You should notify your DSO immediately, and you may need to find a new qualifying employer and file a new I-765 to maintain lawful status. Staying employed at a non-enrolled employer is a status violation, so act quickly if enrollment lapses.
Where can I find Technician jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate filters Technician job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated work authorization for STEM graduates. This saves you from discovering mid-offer that an otherwise strong employer can't support your extension. Searching by SOC code for technician-category roles also helps you match positions to your specific STEM degree field for I-983 purposes.