Manufacturing OPT Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota's manufacturing sector spans medical devices, food processing, and industrial equipment, with major employers like 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, and Cargill concentrated in the Twin Cities metro and regional hubs like Rochester and St. Cloud. F-1 OPT candidates with engineering, supply chain, or quality assurance backgrounds will find relevant sponsorship opportunities across the state.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 636057
Type: Full-time
Location: Winona, TBD, MN, WI, IN, NC 55987
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: September 15, 2026
End Date: 09-22-2026
Job Description
Data Visualization Analyst
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - Eagan, MN - St. Paul, MN - Milwaukee, WI - Indianapolis, IN or Greensboro, NC.
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Data Visualization Analyst, you will be responsible for creating visual representations of complex data analytics, utilizing Power BI and other tools, for Fastenal's Customers and Stakeholders. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals; however, the position does require weekly in-person work at the office location in the city/state listed on this posting.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with Stakeholders to identify and understand business challenges
- Assisting in the requirements gathering and Scope of Work creation for new BI reporting projects
- Inspiring business users by providing actionable reporting insights while harnessing descriptive, diagnostic, prescriptive and predictive models
- Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining user-friendly report visualizations and dashboards
- Identifying and efficiently extracting complex datasets from multiple sources
- Creating data definitions for new database file/table development and/or changes to existing ones
- Championing the automation of redundant manual reporting
- Adhering to the governance and role level security of data and reporting access
- Supporting data integrity and validation, identifying anomalies and seeking corrective action when identified
- Collaborating with Stakeholders, Leadership, Business Intelligence teams and Data Scientists across teams to leverage new models and standardize reporting needs
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Business Administration, MIS, Data Science, Mathematics or a related field of study OR have at least 4 years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess 1-2 years of relevant work, internship, or project related experience in addition to position requirements
- Prior experience using analysis and visualization tools such as: Microsoft Power BI, R Studio, SAS JMP, Tableau, and Power Pivots
- Prior programming or development knowledge using SQL
- Project management experience
- Experience with Confluence, Jira and SharePoint to manage program documentation and work progress
- Previous work experience in supply chain management in a related industry with an understanding of MRO and OEM customer segments
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $58,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-22-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 636057
Type: Full-time
Location: Winona, TBD, MN, WI, IN, NC 55987
Departments: Supply Chain
Date Published: September 15, 2026
End Date: 09-22-2026
Job Description
Data Visualization Analyst
Position location is flexible and may office from a branch in Winona, MN - Eagan, MN - St. Paul, MN - Milwaukee, WI - Indianapolis, IN or Greensboro, NC.
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm
Overview:
Working as Full-time Data Visualization Analyst, you will be responsible for creating visual representations of complex data analytics, utilizing Power BI and other tools, for Fastenal's Customers and Stakeholders. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals; however, the position does require weekly in-person work at the office location in the city/state listed on this posting.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborating with Stakeholders to identify and understand business challenges
- Assisting in the requirements gathering and Scope of Work creation for new BI reporting projects
- Inspiring business users by providing actionable reporting insights while harnessing descriptive, diagnostic, prescriptive and predictive models
- Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining user-friendly report visualizations and dashboards
- Identifying and efficiently extracting complex datasets from multiple sources
- Creating data definitions for new database file/table development and/or changes to existing ones
- Championing the automation of redundant manual reporting
- Adhering to the governance and role level security of data and reporting access
- Supporting data integrity and validation, identifying anomalies and seeking corrective action when identified
- Collaborating with Stakeholders, Leadership, Business Intelligence teams and Data Scientists across teams to leverage new models and standardize reporting needs
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- 18 years of age or older
- Possess a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Business Administration, MIS, Data Science, Mathematics or a related field of study OR have at least 4 years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
- Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
- Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
- Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
- Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
- Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess 1-2 years of relevant work, internship, or project related experience in addition to position requirements
- Prior experience using analysis and visualization tools such as: Microsoft Power BI, R Studio, SAS JMP, Tableau, and Power Pivots
- Prior programming or development knowledge using SQL
- Project management experience
- Experience with Confluence, Jira and SharePoint to manage program documentation and work progress
- Previous work experience in supply chain management in a related industry with an understanding of MRO and OEM customer segments
About us:
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.
COMPENSATION:
The base pay range for this position is $58,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.
Please respond by 09-22-2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Search Manufacturing Jobs in MinnesotaManufacturing OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Minnesota?
Several large Minnesota manufacturers have established records of hiring F-1 OPT workers, including 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, Cargill, and Donaldson Company. These employers regularly recruit engineering and technical graduates for OPT positions. Mid-size manufacturers in medical devices and food processing also hire OPT candidates, particularly those with degrees in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or food science.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro, covering Minneapolis and St. Paul, concentrates the largest share of Minnesota manufacturing sponsorship opportunities, especially in medical devices and food production. Maplewood hosts 3M's headquarters, while Fridley and Arden Hills have significant manufacturing campuses. Rochester supports medical manufacturing tied to the broader Mayo Clinic ecosystem, and St. Cloud has a notable industrial and food processing presence.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles with a direct connection to your degree field are the strongest fit for OPT. Common qualifying positions in Minnesota manufacturing include process engineer, quality engineer, manufacturing engineer, R&D engineer, supply chain analyst, and production operations analyst. Roles in regulatory affairs and materials science are also common in the medical device segment. Purely manual or general labor positions do not qualify because OPT requires employment directly related to your field of study.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on F-1 OPT, and filters jobs by visa type and industry so you can browse Minnesota manufacturing roles without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. Beyond using Migrate Mate, attending career fairs at the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State universities puts you in direct contact with regional manufacturers who actively recruit international engineering and technical graduates.
Are there any state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Minnesota manufacturing?
Minnesota's concentration in medical device manufacturing means many roles involve FDA-regulated environments, and employers in this segment are generally experienced with employment verification processes including E-Verify, which is federally required for OPT workers. Minnesota does not impose additional state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal rules. OPT STEM extension eligibility is particularly relevant here since engineering and science roles at qualifying manufacturers can support a 24-month STEM OPT extension if the employer is enrolled in E-Verify.