OPT Quality Assurance Tester Jobs
Quality Assurance Tester roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in software, fintech, and healthcare IT regularly hire QA testers on OPT.
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USEMCO Inc. is seeking a Panel Tester to perform electrical testing of control panels. This is a first shift position with a starting wage of $25.00 per hour.
1st Shift/Full-Time: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Monday - Friday; OT offered
Competitive Starting Pay: Starting at $25/hr based on Experience
Working Conditions: Indoors
Location: Tomah, WI 54660
ABOUT USEMCO Inc.: A family-owned business that started in 1963 making pump stations, lift stations, control panels and specialty manufacturing of tanks used for water, chemical and petroleum products. We strive to create a family-style environment and provide flexibility for our employees. Come join a stable and long-lasting family-owned manufacturing company that values the contributions of its employees.
Job duties:
- Read schematic drawings and related notes and verify that proper electrical components have been installed in the control panels.
- Check panel component wiring to ensure that electrical connections are secure.
- Connect electrical service to supply proper electrical voltage to test control panels.
- Download PLC programs from company server and upload into PLCs. Set VFD parameters.
- Perform various operational tests to ensure that control panels fulfill product specifications. Check function of various control panel components such as timers, relays, lights, switches, heaters, starters, breakers, PLCs, and VFDs.
- Recognize control panel operational defects and perform repairs, as needed. Retest equipment to determine if repairs have corrected problems.
- Place required labels in correct locations on tested control panels.
- Fill out required forms which document test results.
- Scan in and out of labor collection software, as required.
- Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Requires education generally equivalent to two years of technical school in electricity and/or electronics course work and 1 to 3 years related experience in control panel assembly and electrical testing operations.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and written materials relating to control panel testing procedures, quality control techniques, procedural manuals, and safety procedures.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and use shop mathematics to perform electrical testing and repair work.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with simple problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Possess considerable understanding of the principles of electricity and the ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools and electrical meters.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Mental Health Wellness Program (EAP)
- Employer Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) w/Employer Match (Eligible to contribute at the time of hire, employer match after 6 months)
- Profit Sharing
- Prescription Safety Glasses Discount Program
- Steel Toe Boot Reimbursement Program
Come join the dedicated team at USEMCO Inc. Teamwork can lead to amazing results.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply in person at 1602 Rezin Road, Tomah, WI 54660
Email a resume/application to jburnstad@usemco.com
Apply online at www.usemco.com or
Apply easily with Indeed
USEMCO, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer complying with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or gender identity.
INTRODUCTION
USEMCO Inc. is seeking a Panel Tester to perform electrical testing of control panels. This is a first shift position with a starting wage of $25.00 per hour.
1st Shift/Full-Time: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Monday - Friday; OT offered
Competitive Starting Pay: Starting at $25/hr based on Experience
Working Conditions: Indoors
Location: Tomah, WI 54660
ABOUT USEMCO Inc.: A family-owned business that started in 1963 making pump stations, lift stations, control panels and specialty manufacturing of tanks used for water, chemical and petroleum products. We strive to create a family-style environment and provide flexibility for our employees. Come join a stable and long-lasting family-owned manufacturing company that values the contributions of its employees.
Job duties:
- Read schematic drawings and related notes and verify that proper electrical components have been installed in the control panels.
- Check panel component wiring to ensure that electrical connections are secure.
- Connect electrical service to supply proper electrical voltage to test control panels.
- Download PLC programs from company server and upload into PLCs. Set VFD parameters.
- Perform various operational tests to ensure that control panels fulfill product specifications. Check function of various control panel components such as timers, relays, lights, switches, heaters, starters, breakers, PLCs, and VFDs.
- Recognize control panel operational defects and perform repairs, as needed. Retest equipment to determine if repairs have corrected problems.
- Place required labels in correct locations on tested control panels.
- Fill out required forms which document test results.
- Scan in and out of labor collection software, as required.
- Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Requires education generally equivalent to two years of technical school in electricity and/or electronics course work and 1 to 3 years related experience in control panel assembly and electrical testing operations.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and written materials relating to control panel testing procedures, quality control techniques, procedural manuals, and safety procedures.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and use shop mathematics to perform electrical testing and repair work.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with simple problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Possess considerable understanding of the principles of electricity and the ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools and electrical meters.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Mental Health Wellness Program (EAP)
- Employer Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) w/Employer Match (Eligible to contribute at the time of hire, employer match after 6 months)
- Profit Sharing
- Prescription Safety Glasses Discount Program
- Steel Toe Boot Reimbursement Program
Come join the dedicated team at USEMCO Inc. Teamwork can lead to amazing results.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply in person at 1602 Rezin Road, Tomah, WI 54660
Email a resume/application to jburnstad@usemco.com
Apply online at www.usemco.com or
Apply easily with Indeed
USEMCO, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer complying with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or gender identity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Tester
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
QA Tester roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to avoid surprises at offer stage.
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to extend that path to OPT hires. Search public DOL disclosure data for companies filing QA or software testing roles to identify OPT-friendly employers worth prioritizing.
Emphasize automation skills over manual testing
QA engineers with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright experience command stronger hiring interest and are easier for employers to justify sponsoring. Automation testing roles also align more cleanly with STEM specialty occupation requirements than manual-only positions.
Address OPT proactively but briefly
Mention your work authorization status early in the process, ideally in a cover letter or initial outreach. Framing it as a short-term timeline with a clear STEM extension and H-1B path reduces employer uncertainty and keeps conversations moving forward.
Build a portfolio of documented test cases and bug reports
QA hiring managers look for evidence of systematic thinking. A GitHub repository or PDF portfolio showing test plans, defect logs, and automation scripts demonstrates readiness on day one and differentiates you from candidates without hands-on artifacts.
Pursue certifications that signal commitment to the field
The ISTQB Foundation Level certification is widely recognized and signals professional seriousness to employers unfamiliar with QA as a discipline. Completing it during your OPT period strengthens both your application and your case for long-term sponsorship conversations.
Quality Assurance Tester OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Assurance Tester jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most QA Tester roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The role itself must also involve applying STEM knowledge directly. Confirm with your DSO and review the job description carefully before assuming eligibility, since manual-only QA roles can occasionally fall into gray areas with some employers.
How do I find QA Tester jobs where employers are open to OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so every listing on the platform is from an employer open to sponsoring or hiring on work authorization. Searching there saves you from filtering out hundreds of roles that quietly require permanent residency or citizenship, which is a common frustration when using general job boards.
What type of employer is most likely to sponsor a QA Tester on OPT?
Mid-size and enterprise software companies, fintech firms, and healthcare IT organizations are the most consistent sponsors for QA roles. These employers have established immigration programs and recurring hiring pipelines for testers. Early-stage startups occasionally hire on OPT but rarely have the legal infrastructure to sponsor H-1B visas once your OPT period ends, so it is worth asking about their sponsorship history before investing heavily in the process.
Can I work as a QA Tester contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, but with important restrictions. On standard OPT, you can work through a staffing agency as long as the work is directly related to your degree and you are not self-employed. On STEM OPT, the rules tighten significantly: your employer of record must be E-Verify enrolled, and third-party placements require a formal bona fide employer-employee relationship. Speak with your DSO before accepting a contract or staffing arrangement to confirm it meets STEM OPT requirements.
Does QA Tester experience count toward H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
It can, but the strength of the case depends heavily on how the role is defined. QA roles tied to software engineering, systems analysis, or test automation are more straightforward to classify as specialty occupations than general manual testing positions. Employers should ensure the job description requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. Working with an immigration attorney early helps structure the role correctly before your OPT ends and an H-1B petition needs to be filed.