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Automation Specialist roles are strong OPT candidates because employers in manufacturing, software, and logistics routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this work. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to prove your value and secure long-term sponsorship.
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DRB (A Vontier Company) is the leading provider of technology-enabled devices and software solutions to the North American car wash industry.
WHAT WE DO: enabling the future of vehicle care – wherever the road takes you.
WHY WE DO IT: To fuel our client’s growth with connected, data-led technology, driven by our spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence.
JOB PURPOSE
The Quality Assurance Automation Engineer I is a key contributor to ensuring overall hardware and software quality through proven test automation practices. The role includes working closely with QA analysts, business partners, product owners and development teams to test and evaluate hardware and software to ensure compliance with requirements. Creates automated tests to ensure hardware and software meets user needs. Creates and logs software defects found while testing. Applies an analytical approach to job duties and has a willingness to be coached and mentored in higher level QA concepts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these essential functions at a satisfactorily level. Other essential and non-essential functions may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Apply defined QA processes to plan, design, implement, execute, evaluate, and report results of automated software and hardware testing.
- Collaborates on story writing, establishing acceptance criteria and associated automated test scripts.
- Works closely with developers/business analysts on the team to create test cases that ensure comprehensive coverage of positive and negative test cases against requirements.
- Creates, executes, analyzes test results for accuracy and compliance for automated test suites, plans, and cases under guidance of senior team members.
- Identifies or creates test data input based on specifications; determines output based on business rules.
- Logs issues and system bugs in test management tool with appropriate detail and severity level.
- Participates in team or project meetings providing input based on QA best practice and procedure.
- Ability to adapt to changing projects and changing priorities.
- Ability to meet stated milestone dates and deadlines.
- Assist in set-up and maintenance of automated test lab and environments.
- Review and approves product documentation, test plans, etc. for technical accuracy.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.
HUMAN RELATIONS
This position interacts with both internal and external customers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree, associate degree or trade school program graduate focusing on Computer Science, Data, Engineering or Management Information Systems.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: 0 to 2 years in a quality assurance testing role or internship experience with a focus on technology systems.
CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Foundational level testing certification from ISTQB or similar organization.
Skill Sets:
- Knowledge of the application(s) and/or data being tested.
- Basic hardware and software testing knowledge.
- Must be able to learn practical and theoretical automated testing techniques.
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in programming languages, test automation tools and frameworks.
- Asks questions and collaborates with others for change.
- Able to work under deadlines in a changing environment.
- Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
Vontier is a $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Our six operating companies—Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Global Traffic Technologies, Teletrac Navman, Matco Tools, Hennessy Industries, and DRB Systems—are united by a powerful purpose: mobilizing the future to create a better world. Our portfolio of trusted brands includes market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and repair, and smart cities. Vontier’s pioneering solutions advance safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.
The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Vontier Corporation. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as “Vontier Company”.
Vontier is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build inclusive environments and ensure equitable access, opportunity, and treatment for all. Vontier does not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, gender information and any other characteristics protected by law. We make hiring decisions based on your experience and skills. Vontier is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application or interview process, you may contact us at e-mail vnttalentacquisition@vontier.com.
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
DRB (A Vontier Company) is the leading provider of technology-enabled devices and software solutions to the North American car wash industry.
WHAT WE DO: enabling the future of vehicle care – wherever the road takes you.
WHY WE DO IT: To fuel our client’s growth with connected, data-led technology, driven by our spirit of innovation and commitment to excellence.
JOB PURPOSE
The Quality Assurance Automation Engineer I is a key contributor to ensuring overall hardware and software quality through proven test automation practices. The role includes working closely with QA analysts, business partners, product owners and development teams to test and evaluate hardware and software to ensure compliance with requirements. Creates automated tests to ensure hardware and software meets user needs. Creates and logs software defects found while testing. Applies an analytical approach to job duties and has a willingness to be coached and mentored in higher level QA concepts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of these essential functions at a satisfactorily level. Other essential and non-essential functions may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Apply defined QA processes to plan, design, implement, execute, evaluate, and report results of automated software and hardware testing.
- Collaborates on story writing, establishing acceptance criteria and associated automated test scripts.
- Works closely with developers/business analysts on the team to create test cases that ensure comprehensive coverage of positive and negative test cases against requirements.
- Creates, executes, analyzes test results for accuracy and compliance for automated test suites, plans, and cases under guidance of senior team members.
- Identifies or creates test data input based on specifications; determines output based on business rules.
- Logs issues and system bugs in test management tool with appropriate detail and severity level.
- Participates in team or project meetings providing input based on QA best practice and procedure.
- Ability to adapt to changing projects and changing priorities.
- Ability to meet stated milestone dates and deadlines.
- Assist in set-up and maintenance of automated test lab and environments.
- Review and approves product documentation, test plans, etc. for technical accuracy.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.
HUMAN RELATIONS
This position interacts with both internal and external customers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree, associate degree or trade school program graduate focusing on Computer Science, Data, Engineering or Management Information Systems.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: 0 to 2 years in a quality assurance testing role or internship experience with a focus on technology systems.
CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Foundational level testing certification from ISTQB or similar organization.
Skill Sets:
- Knowledge of the application(s) and/or data being tested.
- Basic hardware and software testing knowledge.
- Must be able to learn practical and theoretical automated testing techniques.
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in programming languages, test automation tools and frameworks.
- Asks questions and collaborates with others for change.
- Able to work under deadlines in a changing environment.
- Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
Vontier is a $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Our six operating companies—Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Global Traffic Technologies, Teletrac Navman, Matco Tools, Hennessy Industries, and DRB Systems—are united by a powerful purpose: mobilizing the future to create a better world. Our portfolio of trusted brands includes market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and repair, and smart cities. Vontier’s pioneering solutions advance safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.
The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Vontier Corporation. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as “Vontier Company”.
Vontier is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build inclusive environments and ensure equitable access, opportunity, and treatment for all. Vontier does not tolerate discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, gender information and any other characteristics protected by law. We make hiring decisions based on your experience and skills. Vontier is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application or interview process, you may contact us at e-mail vnttalentacquisition@vontier.com.
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 OPT Sponsorship as an Automation Specialist
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree fields
Automation Specialist roles typically require degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or systems engineering, all of which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Prioritize employers with H-1B filing history
Look for companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for automation or controls engineers before. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal that a company understands the process and will do it again for the right candidate.
Highlight PLC and SCADA certifications
Employers treat certifications in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Ignition SCADA as hard qualifications, not nice-to-haves. Candidates with these credentials are harder to replace, which strengthens the business case for sponsoring your visa down the line.
Apply to mid-sized manufacturers and integrators
Large OEMs get flooded with applicants. Mid-sized manufacturers and systems integrators often have genuine automation talent gaps and are more willing to work through OPT paperwork for a qualified candidate with the right technical stack.
Address your OPT timeline early but confidently
Bring up your work authorization status before the offer stage, not after. Frame it as: you are authorized to work now, STEM extension gives you three years total, and H-1B sponsorship is a straightforward next step for employers familiar with the process.
Quantify your automation impact in your resume
Hiring managers in this field want specifics. Stating that you reduced cycle time by a measurable amount or automated a previously manual process signals engineering maturity and makes your application stand out from candidates with generic project descriptions.
Automation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Automation Specialist jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Automation Specialist roles generally require degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or related STEM fields, all of which are eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific CIP code, so verify with them before banking on the extension during your job search.
How much of my OPT period will a typical Automation Specialist hiring process use up?
Most hiring processes for automation roles, including technical assessments and background checks, take four to eight weeks from first interview to offer. Factor in your OPT start date and any remaining time on your EAD when timing applications. Starting your search at least three months before your program end date gives you the most flexibility and avoids unnecessary urgency.
Where can I find Automation Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Browsing Automation Specialist listings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is a real possibility, saving you from spending weeks applying to companies that will not move forward once your work authorization comes up in interviews.
Can I work as a contractor or on a 1099 basis while on OPT as an Automation Specialist?
No. OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree and that you are employed, not self-employed or working as an independent contractor without a formal employer relationship. Contract roles through a staffing agency that classifies you as a W-2 employee are generally fine, but 1099 arrangements are not permitted under OPT regulations. Confirm any non-traditional arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
Is an Automation Specialist role likely to lead to H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Automation and controls engineering roles consistently appear among H-1B approved specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Employers in manufacturing, automotive, and industrial technology sectors file H-1B petitions for these roles regularly. The strongest indicator is whether a company has sponsored automation engineers before, which DOL public disclosure data can help you verify.