STEM OPT Jobs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship market is concentrated in manufacturing technology, biotech, and data-driven engineering across Madison, Milwaukee, and the Fox Valley corridor. Major employers in agriculture technology, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing actively file E-Verify-enrolled positions that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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Wapaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,000 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.
You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.
Assistant Plant Manager
ROLE:
Assist Plant Manager with day to day operations and planning of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation, efficient production, managing schedules, quality performance and meeting production goals while optimizing costs. They are responsible to assist in leading, developing and maintaining safe work practices, hiring, training and teams within the Plant to achieve organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
Waupaca Way: Implementation and execution of the Waupaca Way SEPQRC production system assuring effective utilization of the Level 1, Level 2/3 and Level 4 structure
Safety Management: Monitoring and supporting safety policy and procedures to facilitate a world class safety management culture, employee welfare and plant and company goals
Environmental Management: Monitoring and supporting environmental processes and procedures to support employee welfare and plant and company goals
Employee Management: Supporting HR in hiring, training and supervising plant personnel, including performance evaluations and employee concerns
Quality Control: Monitoring and ensuring product quality standards are met through effective quality and production systems
Production Planning and Scheduling: Developing and overseeing process improvement and production schedules to meet customer demands, delivery needs and utilization targets
Cost Management: Managing operational expenses within budget by optimizing resource allocation and identifying cost savings measures. Responsible for the P&L of the Plant
Maintenance and Engineering Oversight: Coordinating preventative maintenance program and engineering projects to support continuous improvement, plant growth and modernization
Performance Analysis: Tracking KPI’s to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
Sales Development: Review new work leads and quotes to support sales growth. Work with sales team on customer development and support customer meetings and plant tours.
Reporting and Communication: Providing regular updates on plant operations to upper management including monthly Op’s meetings, weekly Plant Manager reports and any other necessary communication
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Preferred candidate would possess a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience at Department Manager or Assistant Plant Manager level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Need to be able to review performance data and process data to find opportunities for continuous improvement
- Need strong critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge others and the process
- Strong oral and written skills are necessary for effective communication to all levels of the organization
- Necessary for prioritization for self and the plant teams. Must be able to set clear priorities for self and others and manage time accordingly
- Must be able to effectively lead and facilitate plant communication and continuous improvement meetings.
BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision.
- Short and long term disability.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employer funded retirement plan.
- Paid vacations/holidays.
- Wellness program.
- Fitness membership.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.
Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Why Waupaca Foundry?
Wapaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,000 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.
You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.
Assistant Plant Manager
ROLE:
Assist Plant Manager with day to day operations and planning of the manufacturing facility, ensuring safe operation, efficient production, managing schedules, quality performance and meeting production goals while optimizing costs. They are responsible to assist in leading, developing and maintaining safe work practices, hiring, training and teams within the Plant to achieve organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
Waupaca Way: Implementation and execution of the Waupaca Way SEPQRC production system assuring effective utilization of the Level 1, Level 2/3 and Level 4 structure
Safety Management: Monitoring and supporting safety policy and procedures to facilitate a world class safety management culture, employee welfare and plant and company goals
Environmental Management: Monitoring and supporting environmental processes and procedures to support employee welfare and plant and company goals
Employee Management: Supporting HR in hiring, training and supervising plant personnel, including performance evaluations and employee concerns
Quality Control: Monitoring and ensuring product quality standards are met through effective quality and production systems
Production Planning and Scheduling: Developing and overseeing process improvement and production schedules to meet customer demands, delivery needs and utilization targets
Cost Management: Managing operational expenses within budget by optimizing resource allocation and identifying cost savings measures. Responsible for the P&L of the Plant
Maintenance and Engineering Oversight: Coordinating preventative maintenance program and engineering projects to support continuous improvement, plant growth and modernization
Performance Analysis: Tracking KPI’s to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
Sales Development: Review new work leads and quotes to support sales growth. Work with sales team on customer development and support customer meetings and plant tours.
Reporting and Communication: Providing regular updates on plant operations to upper management including monthly Op’s meetings, weekly Plant Manager reports and any other necessary communication
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Preferred candidate would possess a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management experience at Department Manager or Assistant Plant Manager level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Need to be able to review performance data and process data to find opportunities for continuous improvement
- Need strong critical thinking skills and the ability to challenge others and the process
- Strong oral and written skills are necessary for effective communication to all levels of the organization
- Necessary for prioritization for self and the plant teams. Must be able to set clear priorities for self and others and manage time accordingly
- Must be able to effectively lead and facilitate plant communication and continuous improvement meetings.
BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision.
- Short and long term disability.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employer funded retirement plan.
- Paid vacations/holidays.
- Wellness program.
- Fitness membership.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.
Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Wisconsin
Confirm your degree qualifies under STEM
USCIS maintains a specific list of STEM-designated degree programs. Cross-check your exact degree title against that list before applying to roles, because a minor field difference on your transcript can disqualify an otherwise eligible job.
Target E-Verify enrolled Wisconsin employers
Every STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Wisconsin manufacturers and biotech firms in the Madison and Milwaukee metros are frequently enrolled, but always verify enrollment status directly with your DSO before signing an offer.
Search F-1 STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Wisconsin job listings to show only employers with verified sponsorship history for F-1 STEM OPT. Search by metro area or industry to find roles in Madison's tech corridor or Milwaukee's manufacturing sector without manually screening hundreds of postings.
Use O*NET to match your role description
Your job duties must directly relate to your STEM degree field. Use O*NET to verify that your Wisconsin employer's job description aligns with your occupation code, which strengthens your I-983 training plan and reduces the risk of a USCIS request for evidence.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 STEM OPT Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Wisconsin sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Manufacturing technology, biotech and medical devices, data analytics, and agricultural technology account for the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Wisconsin. Employers in the Fox Valley's paper and packaging technology sector, Madison's life sciences cluster, and Milwaukee's engineering and industrial automation firms consistently file for STEM OPT-eligible roles.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Madison holds the highest concentration of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin, driven by its university research ecosystem and biotech employers. Milwaukee follows closely with manufacturing, engineering, and financial technology roles. Green Bay and Appleton in the Fox Valley corridor also offer sponsoring positions in industrial technology and food science.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Wisconsin?
Roles in software engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, data science, laboratory research, and process engineering typically qualify because they require direct application of a STEM degree field. In Wisconsin specifically, agricultural engineering, biomedical device testing, and manufacturing systems analysis roles are common qualifying positions with E-Verify enrolled employers in the state.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 STEM OPT job seekers and shows Wisconsin employers with verified sponsorship history filtered by industry and metro area. You can also cross-reference OFLC disclosure data to identify which Wisconsin companies have filed for STEM OPT workers, then target your applications to those employers directly.
Are there any Wisconsin-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Wisconsin does not impose state-level visa sponsorship requirements, but employers in heavily regulated industries like medical devices and food science must maintain both E-Verify enrollment and sector-specific compliance documentation. Your DSO at a Wisconsin university can flag whether a prospective employer's E-Verify status and I-983 process meet USCIS standards before you accept an offer.