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Quality Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field. Employers in aerospace, medical devices, and automotive manufacturing regularly file H-1B petitions for these roles. Use Migrate Mate to find Quality Technician openings at verified H-1B visa sponsors.
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Responsible for adhering to a project’s Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Field Quality Assurance Program. Quality Technicians lead field inspections and utilize Temporary Labor to assist. Technicians must be fluent in Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical reading of project drawings, inspection requirements, and can assist in civil, and pre-commissioning inspection means and methods under the direction of Qualified and Competent personnel. Responsible for executing project Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality inspections. Interacts with Strata Self-Perform Electrical crews and other Subcontractors regarding Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality installations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Solar Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical field inspections
- Reviews Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspection Test Points (ITPs) for their assigned projects and prior to project start.
- Communicates implementation and feasibility of developed ITPs throughout the duration of project.
- Initiates field inspections of Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Defined Features Of Work (DFOW).
- Works with Quality Lead to complete quality inspections within the required timeframe.
- Works with Electrical Self Perform (ESP) & Subcontractors on builds after approved FAI to ensure the work is being installed correctly.
- Communicates quality related items with Quality Lead.
- Completes daily walk downs of builds with ESP and/or Subcontractor QC individuals.
- Train ESP QC or Subcontractor QC individuals on ITPs and inspection requirements.
- Helps Quality Lead to maintain an accurate Daily Quality Report Heat Map of project quality progress.
- Helps Quality Lead to gather field data for Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports when necessary.
- Provide Temporary Labor individuals with the site appropriate inspection check lists.
- Facilitate communication between Site Quality Lead, Construction Foreman, and progress/issues found.
- Helps Quality Lead to audit Self-Perform or Subcontractor QC documentation.
- Provide coverage for other Quality Technicians as needed on other Strata projects.
- Work with the Quality Lead to develop, implement and facilitate Field Quality Control Program (FQCP) for the projects.
- Responsible for daily reporting to Quality Lead of the project’s Quality-related information.
- Is fluent in requirements regarding inspection, inspection tools and equipment.
- Helps manage the project non-conformances related to the work.
- Works with Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractors on Quality related issues.
- Completes random oversight inspections daily.
- Verifies nonconformance rework completion.
- Works with Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractors on quality of work, conformance, and FQCP requirements.
- Investigates any NCRS/CARS. Provides input with data collected from field installation.
- Work with project team on QC and testing requirements/ITP and checklist completion.
- Attends weekly training on Safety and Quality. (Morning Meetings)
- Maintain PPE checks.
- Assist is preparation of FQCP Safety requirements every morning with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
- Ensure all testing, inspections, and work required are completed in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate any concerns related to scheduling, Strata Self-Perform Team and/or subcontractors, and all quality related issues to Quality Lead.
- Identify and document quality issues that are happening and help drive solutions and drive continuous improvement with the help of Quality Lead.
- Assist in establishing documentation of standard operating specifications/work instructions/procedures.
- Maintain inspection metrics and documentation.
- Attend necessary quality meetings internal and external.
- Develop Quality Technician’s and Temp Labor’s understanding and knowledge of the Quality plan requirements.
- Communicate any revision to procedures and support development of standard operating procedures.
- Helps Quality Lead to prepare QIR, NCR, CAR, RFI’s, and Root Cause Analysis, as necessary.
- Provide technical support and guidance during inspection and problem resolution to the team as needed.
- Maintain a clean and operational vehicle.
- Communicate any fleet vehicle damage, maintenance, or inspections to Fleet manager immediately.
- Arrive to work prepared to work and dressed appropriately.
- Always maintain a positive attentive attitude towards all co-workers and construction teams.
- Check email daily and respond in a timely manner.
- Work independently and as a member of the team.
- Gather data for writing Requests for Information (RFI) and seeing them to closure.
- Helps train Strata Self-Perform Team and/or subcontractors QC on utilization of FieldView (continuous training, troubleshooting, and minimum standards for each Defined Feature of Work (DFOW).
- Maintain communication with Subcontractors for deficiencies, outstanding items, review, and closure.
- Verify Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractor tooling calibration certifications.
- Helps with document retention using correct platforms (E-Room, PWA, Viewpoint Teams, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Understand and abide by all company policies.
- Help with the development of training material for department.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Leads the field with other Quality Technicians and Temporary Labor
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- OSHA 10
- NFPA 70 E
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
- Understands current technology practices and deployment uses.
- Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
- Ability to read and understand manufacturer installation standards.
- Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off shift hours and weekends.
- Maintain an operational cellular device with reliable service provider.
- Pass initial and random drug screenings.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Work is completed both in the field 90%, and in an office environment 10%. This position works in an outdoor environment and must tolerate all seasons’ weather; requires extensive travel though portions of the North Carolina, Virginia, and other states on an as-needed basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Personal protective equipment is required (included but not limited to hard hat, proper footwear, rubber insulated gloves, safety glasses). Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours a day. Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
About us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Responsible for adhering to a project’s Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Field Quality Assurance Program. Quality Technicians lead field inspections and utilize Temporary Labor to assist. Technicians must be fluent in Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical reading of project drawings, inspection requirements, and can assist in civil, and pre-commissioning inspection means and methods under the direction of Qualified and Competent personnel. Responsible for executing project Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality inspections. Interacts with Strata Self-Perform Electrical crews and other Subcontractors regarding Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality installations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Solar Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical field inspections
- Reviews Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspection Test Points (ITPs) for their assigned projects and prior to project start.
- Communicates implementation and feasibility of developed ITPs throughout the duration of project.
- Initiates field inspections of Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Defined Features Of Work (DFOW).
- Works with Quality Lead to complete quality inspections within the required timeframe.
- Works with Electrical Self Perform (ESP) & Subcontractors on builds after approved FAI to ensure the work is being installed correctly.
- Communicates quality related items with Quality Lead.
- Completes daily walk downs of builds with ESP and/or Subcontractor QC individuals.
- Train ESP QC or Subcontractor QC individuals on ITPs and inspection requirements.
- Helps Quality Lead to maintain an accurate Daily Quality Report Heat Map of project quality progress.
- Helps Quality Lead to gather field data for Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports when necessary.
- Provide Temporary Labor individuals with the site appropriate inspection check lists.
- Facilitate communication between Site Quality Lead, Construction Foreman, and progress/issues found.
- Helps Quality Lead to audit Self-Perform or Subcontractor QC documentation.
- Provide coverage for other Quality Technicians as needed on other Strata projects.
- Work with the Quality Lead to develop, implement and facilitate Field Quality Control Program (FQCP) for the projects.
- Responsible for daily reporting to Quality Lead of the project’s Quality-related information.
- Is fluent in requirements regarding inspection, inspection tools and equipment.
- Helps manage the project non-conformances related to the work.
- Works with Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractors on Quality related issues.
- Completes random oversight inspections daily.
- Verifies nonconformance rework completion.
- Works with Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractors on quality of work, conformance, and FQCP requirements.
- Investigates any NCRS/CARS. Provides input with data collected from field installation.
- Work with project team on QC and testing requirements/ITP and checklist completion.
- Attends weekly training on Safety and Quality. (Morning Meetings)
- Maintain PPE checks.
- Assist is preparation of FQCP Safety requirements every morning with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
- Ensure all testing, inspections, and work required are completed in a timely and professional manner.
- Communicate any concerns related to scheduling, Strata Self-Perform Team and/or subcontractors, and all quality related issues to Quality Lead.
- Identify and document quality issues that are happening and help drive solutions and drive continuous improvement with the help of Quality Lead.
- Assist in establishing documentation of standard operating specifications/work instructions/procedures.
- Maintain inspection metrics and documentation.
- Attend necessary quality meetings internal and external.
- Develop Quality Technician’s and Temp Labor’s understanding and knowledge of the Quality plan requirements.
- Communicate any revision to procedures and support development of standard operating procedures.
- Helps Quality Lead to prepare QIR, NCR, CAR, RFI’s, and Root Cause Analysis, as necessary.
- Provide technical support and guidance during inspection and problem resolution to the team as needed.
- Maintain a clean and operational vehicle.
- Communicate any fleet vehicle damage, maintenance, or inspections to Fleet manager immediately.
- Arrive to work prepared to work and dressed appropriately.
- Always maintain a positive attentive attitude towards all co-workers and construction teams.
- Check email daily and respond in a timely manner.
- Work independently and as a member of the team.
- Gather data for writing Requests for Information (RFI) and seeing them to closure.
- Helps train Strata Self-Perform Team and/or subcontractors QC on utilization of FieldView (continuous training, troubleshooting, and minimum standards for each Defined Feature of Work (DFOW).
- Maintain communication with Subcontractors for deficiencies, outstanding items, review, and closure.
- Verify Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractor tooling calibration certifications.
- Helps with document retention using correct platforms (E-Room, PWA, Viewpoint Teams, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Understand and abide by all company policies.
- Help with the development of training material for department.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Leads the field with other Quality Technicians and Temporary Labor
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- OSHA 10
- NFPA 70 E
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
- Understands current technology practices and deployment uses.
- Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
- Ability to read and understand manufacturer installation standards.
- Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off shift hours and weekends.
- Maintain an operational cellular device with reliable service provider.
- Pass initial and random drug screenings.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Work is completed both in the field 90%, and in an office environment 10%. This position works in an outdoor environment and must tolerate all seasons’ weather; requires extensive travel though portions of the North Carolina, Virginia, and other states on an as-needed basis. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Personal protective equipment is required (included but not limited to hard hat, proper footwear, rubber insulated gloves, safety glasses). Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours a day. Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
About us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to quality assurance work. A degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or quality management strengthens your petition. Degrees in unrelated fields can trigger an RFE and stall your timeline.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify participants, and many H-1B sponsors in manufacturing already enroll voluntarily. Filtering for E-Verify-enrolled facilities in your job search narrows your list to employers with established compliance infrastructure and active sponsorship history.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run your job title and metro area through OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor your employer is already legally required to meet.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Not every manufacturer that posts Quality Technician roles has H-1B filing history. Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by employers with confirmed DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you apply only where sponsorship is already established practice.
Confirm the job description specifies degree requirements
Quality Technician postings vary widely. Roles that list a degree as 'preferred' rather than 'required' can fail the specialty occupation test at USCIS. Before accepting an offer, ask the employer to confirm the position description will specify a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months after October 1. If your employer's production schedule or project start date is firm, request premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Your employer pays the fee, but you need to raise it during offer negotiation.
H-1B Visa Quality Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Quality Technician jobs at aerospace, medical device, and pharmaceutical manufacturers typically qualify because those industries attach degree requirements to the role by industry norm. Roles at general manufacturers with no degree requirement in the job description are harder to approve.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Technicians?
Aerospace and defense, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and automotive components manufacturers are the most active H-1B sponsors for Quality Technician roles. These sectors operate under FDA, FAA, or ISO regulatory frameworks that create demand for degreed quality professionals. You can browse open positions at verified sponsors on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by confirmed H-1B filing history.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for Quality Technician roles?
Quality Technician positions are most commonly filed under SOC code 17-3026 (Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians) or 51-9061 (Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers), depending on the actual duties. The SOC code your employer selects affects the prevailing wage tier on the LCA. Review the O*NET profile for both codes to confirm which better matches your responsibilities before your employer files.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a Quality Technician?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B petition before April 1 for an October 1 start, and your OPT EAD covers you until then. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm your OPT end date and your employer's H-1B filing timeline with USCIS well before the registration window opens in March.
How do I find out if a Quality Technician employer has sponsored H-1B visas before?
DOL publishes LCA disclosure data showing every employer that has filed a certified labor condition application, including job title, wage level, and worksite location. You can cross-reference this data or use Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified H-1B filing history directly in job listings so you can apply to manufacturers with an established sponsorship track record rather than asking cold.