QA Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

QA Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are steadily active, concentrated in manufacturing quality systems, medical device testing, and enterprise software across a state with a strong industrial and technology base, with openings at junior, mid-level, and senior grades. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Rockwell Automation, Epic Systems, and Kohler maintain large engineering teams that regularly need QA engineers. The most in-demand specialties are automation testing, manufacturing quality assurance, and software QA for healthcare applications. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles96
Top employerAgropur
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring46
Work type63% On-site
Top industryFood

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Claims Quality Assurance Analyst - TPA
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Claims Quality Assurance Analyst - TPA
Network Health
Menasha, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance
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Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance
Sunlife
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$76k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Specialist II
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Quality Assurance Specialist II
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Madison, Wisconsin
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$70k - $85k/yr
Master's degree

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Senior IT Quality Assurance Analyst
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Senior IT Quality Assurance Analyst
Standard Process
Palmyra, Wisconsin
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$86k - $129k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Quality Assurance Analyst I
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Quality Assurance Analyst I
AI SPINS INC
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$23 - $25/hr
On-Site

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QA Engineer Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
14 jobs
Milwaukee
12 jobs
Pleasant Prairie
8 jobs
Waukesha
4 jobs
Oak Creek
4 jobs
Marathon
3 jobs
Little Chute
3 jobs
Menomonee Falls
3 jobs
Ripon
2 jobs

QA Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Agropur4 open roles
Eli Lilly4 open roles
GE HealthCare3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in QA engineer jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases
  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent tools
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments and sprint-based QA cycles
  • Experience with defect tracking systems such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
  • Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI preferred by many Wisconsin employers

QA Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a qa engineer in Wisconsin?

Most qa engineer roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field. Wisconsin has no state-issued license specific to qa engineers, so employers focus on technical credentials such as ISTQB certification and demonstrated testing experience. Many candidates enter through internships at Wisconsin's large manufacturing or software firms and build toward full-time roles by developing skills in test automation and quality management systems.

How much do QA engineers make in Wisconsin?

QA engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $89,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,460 for the lowest 10% to over $161,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire qa engineers in Wisconsin?

Companies currently hiring qa engineers in Wisconsin include Agropur, Eli Lilly, and GE HealthCare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of medical device manufacturers, industrial automation firms, and large healthcare IT companies like Epic Systems makes it a consistent market for QA talent across multiple industries.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most qa engineer jobs?

Madison, Milwaukee, and Pleasant Prairie are the Wisconsin cities with the most qa engineer openings. Milwaukee leads because of its dense cluster of manufacturing, financial technology, and healthcare companies, while Madison's market is driven heavily by Epic Systems and the University of Wisconsin's affiliated health and technology operations, and Green Bay draws openings from its food production and industrial manufacturing base.

Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 37% of qa engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally desk-based software testing work is. Roles focused on software QA, automated test development, and web application testing are the most consistently offered remotely, while positions tied to physical manufacturing or hardware quality inspection typically require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a qa engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an internship or co-op program at one of Wisconsin's large technology or manufacturing employers, including Epic Systems in Verona or Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee, both of which run structured early-career programs. Candidates without experience often transition from adjacent roles in technical support, business analysis, or manual testing. Earning an ISTQB Foundation certification and building a portfolio of test plans or automation scripts from personal or academic projects significantly improves competitiveness for entry-level postings across Wisconsin.

Where can I find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Wisconsin employers. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the listings that fit. No signup is required to see the openings.

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