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Test Engineering Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in software quality, systems engineering, or computer science. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, supporting a 24-month OPT extension and giving you up to three years of total work authorization before H-1B visa sponsorship becomes necessary.
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The Test Systems Manager is responsible for the supervision of employees, projects relating to the test stand procedures, and must comply with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support the Global Test group by establishing test standards and specifications.
- Supervises all projects relating to the test stands.
- Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards. This is a two part area. As production is responsible for several of these.
- Responsible for development and adherence to the policies, procedures and instructions of ATC’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) as related to end of line testing. Test manager gives the information to quality, but it's quality's job to keep the system and adherence to the policies.
- Develop the capability and capacity of the end of line test stand equipment including recommending maximum utilization of equipment and manpower.
- Develops and maintains the Test Engineering Department, including hiring, firing, training, accountability and rewarding of employees in the group.
- Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Can only recommend, test does not have final say over operations.
- Organizes work for smooth operations including reviewing manpower and equipment requirements based on production needs and line efficiency. Can only recommend, test does not have final say over operations.
- Assures that established policy, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed for the test team.
- Troubleshoots problems and facilitates problem solving to the teams.
- Assist in feasibility reviews and quote process of new programs.
- Lead R&D development for future programs by determining test and communication protocols.
- Provides regular status reports and updates to Customer’s Engineering Department Management as to progress on test projects and launches. Actually gives information to Project lead, who then shares information with the customer. Does not have direct link to customer for projects at this time.
- Provides regular status reports and updates to ATC Program Management of progress on test projects and launches.
Not completely required but a plus:
- Have working knowledge of transmissions, drivelines, or engines.
- Have worked with equipment supported by VMC or WMA.
- Knowledge of National Instruments software LabView and Test stand.
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customers and other ATC locations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises up to 10 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, improving, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written communication including telephone conversation.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Ability to operate PC computer, using word processing, spreadsheet and data base software applications. Ability to format memos, spreadsheets and graphs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to interpret company and departmental financial data.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
SUMMARY
The Test Systems Manager is responsible for the supervision of employees, projects relating to the test stand procedures, and must comply with all safety, quality, quantity, and housekeeping standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support the Global Test group by establishing test standards and specifications.
- Supervises all projects relating to the test stands.
- Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards. This is a two part area. As production is responsible for several of these.
- Responsible for development and adherence to the policies, procedures and instructions of ATC’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) as related to end of line testing. Test manager gives the information to quality, but it's quality's job to keep the system and adherence to the policies.
- Develop the capability and capacity of the end of line test stand equipment including recommending maximum utilization of equipment and manpower.
- Develops and maintains the Test Engineering Department, including hiring, firing, training, accountability and rewarding of employees in the group.
- Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Can only recommend, test does not have final say over operations.
- Organizes work for smooth operations including reviewing manpower and equipment requirements based on production needs and line efficiency. Can only recommend, test does not have final say over operations.
- Assures that established policy, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed for the test team.
- Troubleshoots problems and facilitates problem solving to the teams.
- Assist in feasibility reviews and quote process of new programs.
- Lead R&D development for future programs by determining test and communication protocols.
- Provides regular status reports and updates to Customer’s Engineering Department Management as to progress on test projects and launches. Actually gives information to Project lead, who then shares information with the customer. Does not have direct link to customer for projects at this time.
- Provides regular status reports and updates to ATC Program Management of progress on test projects and launches.
Not completely required but a plus:
- Have working knowledge of transmissions, drivelines, or engines.
- Have worked with equipment supported by VMC or WMA.
- Knowledge of National Instruments software LabView and Test stand.
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customers and other ATC locations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises up to 10 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, improving, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written communication including telephone conversation.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Ability to operate PC computer, using word processing, spreadsheet and data base software applications. Ability to format memos, spreadsheets and graphs.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to interpret company and departmental financial data.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Test Engineering Manager
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Search DOL LCA disclosure data to identify employers who have sponsored test engineering roles before. A company with a track record of sponsoring QA and engineering managers is far more likely to continue doing so for the right candidate.
Frame your leadership experience in engineering terms
Employers sponsoring OPT candidates want technical credibility, not just people management. Highlight your hands-on experience with test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, or automation infrastructure alongside your team leadership accomplishments.
Start your H-1B conversation early
H-1B visa cap-subject petitions must be filed months before your OPT expires. Raise sponsorship expectations during the offer negotiation stage, not after you have started. Waiting until your authorization runs short limits your employer's options significantly.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field, confirm your 24-month extension eligibility with your DSO early. Communicating this clearly to employers reduces their perceived risk and strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Target mid-size tech companies over large enterprise
Mid-size software and hardware companies often have more hiring flexibility and faster decision cycles than large corporations. They frequently sponsor test engineering managers and are less likely to have blanket restrictions on OPT or visa-sponsored candidates.
Demonstrate scope of quality ownership in your resume
Hiring managers sponsoring OPT candidates want assurance of long-term value. Quantify your impact: test coverage improvements, defect escape rates reduced, or release cycle times shortened. Concrete metrics signal that sponsoring you is a worthwhile investment.
Test Engineering Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Test Engineering Manager roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Test Engineering Manager positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems. The role must involve applying STEM knowledge directly, which test engineering management typically satisfies. Confirm your specific degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Test Engineering Manager jobs that sponsor OPT on Migrate Mate?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa and OPT sponsorship, so you can browse Test Engineering Manager roles without manually screening each employer for sponsorship willingness. This saves significant time compared to general job searching and surfaces roles where employers have already indicated they are open to candidates requiring work authorization support.
Can I work as a Test Engineering Manager on OPT before completing my degree?
No. OPT work authorization only begins after you have completed your degree program, not before, unless you are on pre-completion OPT which requires part-time enrollment and does not support senior management roles. Test Engineering Manager positions are full-time senior roles and are best pursued on post-completion OPT or STEM OPT extension status.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers in this role?
You can change employers on OPT as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field and you update your SEVIS record through your DSO within ten days of starting. For STEM OPT holders, the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. There is no formal transfer process, but the new position must still qualify as a valid STEM job.
How does the H-1B specialty occupation requirement apply to Test Engineering Manager roles?
Test Engineering Manager positions generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. USCIS evaluates whether the role requires specialized theoretical and practical knowledge. Roles where you lead test strategy, manage automation platforms, or oversee quality systems tend to meet this threshold more clearly than generalist management positions.