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The Final Test Team Lead is responsible for providing direction on the shop floor to the quality assurance team to ensure daily quality targets are met. This position serves as the key point of contact between various functions, focusing on maintaining product quality standards. Additionally, the Final Test Team Lead is responsible for training team members in quality processes, ensuring that all team members adhere to the required quality standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- Executes the quality assurance plan by directing a team of quality inspectors, ensuring daily and weekly quality targets are met.
- Drives a safety-first culture within the team and leads by example.
- Facilitates training for the quality assurance team, providing supervision and guidance as required.
- Communicates progress updates and manages troubleshooting across teams and functional areas.
- Maintains an organized work area (5S) including workstations, equipment, and walkways.
- Participates and contributes to continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency.
- Maintains positive team morale with an open atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
- Acts as the subject matter expert for quality processes.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance; works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Responsible for labor transaction maintenance functions for the team and Encompix on routing operations.
- Responsible for the performance management cycle for all direct staff.
- Respectfully takes direction from the Flow Team Manager and performs other duties as assigned.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience:
Education level
- High School diploma minimum, Associate degree is a benefit.
Relevant Previous experience
- 3-5 years assembly experience required.
- 1-3 years of lead or supervisory experience.
Knowledge areas/Skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and diagrams.
- Experience with hand tools and small power tools.
Other requirements
- Ability to lead and supervise a small group.
- Good communication skills, ability to motivate and build team morale.
- Knowledge of Encompix and ERP systems beneficial.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Salary: $33.00-$38.00/per hour
In addition to the hourly rate you will be eligible for a shift differential of 10%.
Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Saugerties, NY for the 2nd shift 2:30pm-11pm. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Kasey Griffin
Company: Atlas Copco Group
Functional area: Manufacturing
Location: US – United States
City: Saugerties
On-site/remote: On-Site
Brand: Ceres
Company Name: Edwards Semiconductor Solutions LLC
Date of Posting: September 17, 2026
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The Final Test Team Lead is responsible for providing direction on the shop floor to the quality assurance team to ensure daily quality targets are met. This position serves as the key point of contact between various functions, focusing on maintaining product quality standards. Additionally, the Final Test Team Lead is responsible for training team members in quality processes, ensuring that all team members adhere to the required quality standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- Executes the quality assurance plan by directing a team of quality inspectors, ensuring daily and weekly quality targets are met.
- Drives a safety-first culture within the team and leads by example.
- Facilitates training for the quality assurance team, providing supervision and guidance as required.
- Communicates progress updates and manages troubleshooting across teams and functional areas.
- Maintains an organized work area (5S) including workstations, equipment, and walkways.
- Participates and contributes to continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency.
- Maintains positive team morale with an open atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.
- Acts as the subject matter expert for quality processes.
- Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance; works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Responsible for labor transaction maintenance functions for the team and Encompix on routing operations.
- Responsible for the performance management cycle for all direct staff.
- Respectfully takes direction from the Flow Team Manager and performs other duties as assigned.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience:
Education level
- High School diploma minimum, Associate degree is a benefit.
Relevant Previous experience
- 3-5 years assembly experience required.
- 1-3 years of lead or supervisory experience.
Knowledge areas/Skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and diagrams.
- Experience with hand tools and small power tools.
Other requirements
- Ability to lead and supervise a small group.
- Good communication skills, ability to motivate and build team morale.
- Knowledge of Encompix and ERP systems beneficial.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Salary: $33.00-$38.00/per hour
In addition to the hourly rate you will be eligible for a shift differential of 10%.
Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Saugerties, NY for the 2nd shift 2:30pm-11pm. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Kasey Griffin
Company: Atlas Copco Group
Functional area: Manufacturing
Location: US – United States
City: Saugerties
On-site/remote: On-Site
Brand: Ceres
Company Name: Edwards Semiconductor Solutions LLC
Date of Posting: September 17, 2026
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Team Lead positions get scrutinized by USCIS when the job description leans heavily on soft skills. Confirm the role explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical or scientific field before applying.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC codes relevant to your specialization. This shows which employers have actively sponsored Team Lead roles in your field, not just leadership roles generally.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
Only E-Verify enrolled employers can sponsor STEM OPT extensions, which matters if you're bridging to an H-1B. Filter your search to enrolled companies so you don't lose authorization mid-transition while waiting for cap selection.
Map your job duties to O*NET before interviews
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target SOC code and align your resume bullet points to the listed knowledge and skill requirements. This strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your employer's H-1B petition.
Use Migrate Mate to identify proven sponsors
Search Team Lead roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in your occupation. This filters out postings from companies unlikely to file, saving time during the 60-day OPT gap or cap-gap period.
Request an amended petition if duties shift
If your Team Lead responsibilities expand significantly after your H-1B is approved, your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS. Skipping this step puts your status at risk if audited, even during an ongoing project.
H-1B Visa Team Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Team Lead roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They do, but only when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the job duties, such as computer science for a software team lead or electrical engineering for a hardware team lead. Generalist management roles without a degree requirement in a defined field are frequently challenged by USCIS as not meeting the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Team Lead H-1B petitions before?
Search on Migrate Mate to browse Team Lead jobs filtered by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Cross-referencing DOL disclosure data by SOC code shows you which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles matching your specialization, giving you a concrete shortlist of proven sponsors rather than guessing from job postings.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship if my Team Lead role involves both technical and managerial duties?
Yes, as long as the technical duties are primary and substantive. USCIS evaluates whether the position genuinely requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not whether some percentage of time involves managing people. A Team Lead who codes, architects systems, or conducts analysis alongside directing a team generally has a stronger petition than one whose duties are entirely supervisory.
What happens to my H-1B if I get promoted from Team Lead to a broader director role?
Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the promotion takes effect if the new role has materially different duties, a different job location, or a different SOC code. Failing to amend can create a status violation. The amended petition should reestablish specialty occupation eligibility under the director-level job description.
Does prevailing wage for Team Lead roles differ from individual contributor roles at the same company?
It does. Prevailing wage is calculated based on the SOC code and wage level assigned to your specific position. A Team Lead is often classified at wage Level II or Level III depending on the scope of supervisory responsibility and years of experience required. You can verify the applicable wage level for any location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer.