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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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Samsung SDS America is looking for a day-shift Data Center Technician to support, maintain, manage, troubleshoot, and execute data center projects for our growing team at a brand-new state-of-the-art Samsung Semiconductor Manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX.
As a Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for first-level support, security, auditing, inventory management, data center infrastructure management and documentation. This is a great opportunity to start and grow your IT career in the semiconductor industry.
We are looking for someone who can follow SOPs, has the right work attitude, willing to help others, sense of responsibility, passion for networks, and a desire to learn. This role will adhere to all Samsung policies, follow procedures, and be flexible with schedule per job demands. This will be a non-travel, day-shift – working 12-hour shifts to provide coverage on weekends/holidays, and occasional night shift support per business needs.
This role will be working fully onsite – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 7am to 7pm. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential to live within 1 hour driving distance from Taylor, TX.
Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. Samsung SDS delivers enterprise-grade solutions and services in cloud, secure mobility, analytics / AI, digital marketing and digital workspace. We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy helping them to increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.
Responsibilities:
The first-level support team's primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Hardware Maintenance (Repair and replace faulty parts).
- Hardware Installation (Install, rack, and mount servers and switches).
- Monitoring (Observe, record, and report on temperature and humidity levels).
- Security (Enforce and maintain Data Center security standards).
- Provide escort to Data Center and supporting secured areas.
- Audit (DC Floor Management & Planning).
- Monitor PDU Power Communication.
- Routinely inspect Data Center and equipment in key audit areas of security, signage, labels, equipment placement, and alerts.
- Ensure all equipment is labeled per standard and contains current information.
- Implement remediation plans for any noted audit deficiencies.
- Adopt the 6S strategy: sort, straighten, shine, standardize, and sustain — with safety.
- Inventory Management (Maintain accurate records of Spare Parts, Equipment, and Tools).
- Utilize the DCIM software to perform job duties.
- Basic troubleshooting, escalation to the team within SLA, keeping up with communication until ticket resolution.
- Provide timely and clear communication to end-users, stakeholders, and other support teams about incident status and progress.
- Respond to incidents within SLA.
- Follow SOPs, create reports as requested, update management systems, and effectively communicate with team members and management.
- Creation of daily pass down report.
REQUIREMENTS
- 1+ years of experience as a computer technician or in a similar role.
- Associate degree in IT related field.
- Proficiency in computer operating systems, such as MS Windows, and Red Hat Linux.
- Exceptional working knowledge of computer systems, including networks, servers, and system maintenance.
- Good understanding of computer equipment, including laptops, servers, printers, and routers.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to stay up to date with the latest advancements in hardware and software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Networking experience with CCNA and/or Network+ certifications is a plus.
- Previous experience working in a Data Center environment (racking & stacking gear, cable management, hot & cold aisle containment).
BENEFITS
At Samsung SDS America, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is eligible for overtime pay.
Benefits:
Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:
- Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
- Wellness program.
- Parental leave.
- 401K match and savings plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid Time off.
- Additional benefits.
Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation, please send your request to this e-mail.
INTRODUCTION
Samsung SDS America is looking for a day-shift Data Center Technician to support, maintain, manage, troubleshoot, and execute data center projects for our growing team at a brand-new state-of-the-art Samsung Semiconductor Manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX.
As a Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for first-level support, security, auditing, inventory management, data center infrastructure management and documentation. This is a great opportunity to start and grow your IT career in the semiconductor industry.
We are looking for someone who can follow SOPs, has the right work attitude, willing to help others, sense of responsibility, passion for networks, and a desire to learn. This role will adhere to all Samsung policies, follow procedures, and be flexible with schedule per job demands. This will be a non-travel, day-shift – working 12-hour shifts to provide coverage on weekends/holidays, and occasional night shift support per business needs.
This role will be working fully onsite – Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 7am to 7pm. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential to live within 1 hour driving distance from Taylor, TX.
Samsung SDS is the digital arm of the Samsung group and a global provider of cloud and digital transformation innovations. Samsung SDS delivers enterprise-grade solutions and services in cloud, secure mobility, analytics / AI, digital marketing and digital workspace. We enable our customers in government, financial services, healthcare, and other industries to drive business in a hyper-connected economy helping them to increase productivity, safeguard assets, and make smarter decisions.
Responsibilities:
The first-level support team's primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Hardware Maintenance (Repair and replace faulty parts).
- Hardware Installation (Install, rack, and mount servers and switches).
- Monitoring (Observe, record, and report on temperature and humidity levels).
- Security (Enforce and maintain Data Center security standards).
- Provide escort to Data Center and supporting secured areas.
- Audit (DC Floor Management & Planning).
- Monitor PDU Power Communication.
- Routinely inspect Data Center and equipment in key audit areas of security, signage, labels, equipment placement, and alerts.
- Ensure all equipment is labeled per standard and contains current information.
- Implement remediation plans for any noted audit deficiencies.
- Adopt the 6S strategy: sort, straighten, shine, standardize, and sustain — with safety.
- Inventory Management (Maintain accurate records of Spare Parts, Equipment, and Tools).
- Utilize the DCIM software to perform job duties.
- Basic troubleshooting, escalation to the team within SLA, keeping up with communication until ticket resolution.
- Provide timely and clear communication to end-users, stakeholders, and other support teams about incident status and progress.
- Respond to incidents within SLA.
- Follow SOPs, create reports as requested, update management systems, and effectively communicate with team members and management.
- Creation of daily pass down report.
REQUIREMENTS
- 1+ years of experience as a computer technician or in a similar role.
- Associate degree in IT related field.
- Proficiency in computer operating systems, such as MS Windows, and Red Hat Linux.
- Exceptional working knowledge of computer systems, including networks, servers, and system maintenance.
- Good understanding of computer equipment, including laptops, servers, printers, and routers.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to stay up to date with the latest advancements in hardware and software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Networking experience with CCNA and/or Network+ certifications is a plus.
- Previous experience working in a Data Center environment (racking & stacking gear, cable management, hot & cold aisle containment).
BENEFITS
At Samsung SDS America, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is eligible for overtime pay.
Benefits:
Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:
- Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
- Wellness program.
- Parental leave.
- 401K match and savings plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid Time off.
- Additional benefits.
Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation, please send your request to this e-mail.
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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.