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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Job Description: Join our Team: Quality Control Specialist
Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Quality Control Specialist to contribute to the Terex Utilities team. At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team. We are seeking a motivated a dynamic individual to join our team as a Quality Control Specialist. This role will provide support to a wide variety of quality functions within the organization.
- Provide support and administration of quality systems in Waukesha.
- Direct tasks and objectives of Waukesha quality team.
- Lead Nonconformance Review for issue root cause identification as well as corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide strong visibility of nonconformance issues, associated projects, and progress in the form of a dashboard-style format with critical success indicators.
- Drive, design and manufacture quality improvements utilizing a data-based decision-making approach, rapid problem resolution, collaboration with engineers and internal customers and relentless continuous process/engineering improvements.
- Analyze the effectiveness of the quality system and coordinate quality related issues with other departments, suppliers and customers.
- Analyze current quality monitoring methods, systems, and tools and develop and implement new ones to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
- Promotes use of statistical analysis for determination of improvements and provides analyses to support risk mitigation.
- Implement quality plans for new or revised materials and/or products.
- Support line audits as well as First Article and receiving inspection functions.
- Evaluate work methods, procedures, and policies while also coaching and mentoring functional groups and departments on quality processes.
- Work cooperatively with all members of the Supply Chain and Product Development teams and with third-party manufacturers.
- Support new product development teams.
- Generate training materials and programs as required and conduct training sessions to support quality system.
- Ensuring all products are manufactured in compliance with product requirements, safety standards and design specifications, including fixture and tooling analysis.
- Identify areas of systemic weakness and leads initiatives to implement corrective action.
- Supports efforts in conjunction with manufacturing and engineering to develop plans for continual improvement of product and process quality.
- Provides support to groups and departments regarding product quality issues, measurement data, measurement techniques, performance.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical degree
- Ability to influence
- Ability to compile and analyze data
- Understanding SPC, and process capability determination
- Technical expertise to identify root cause through data analysis
- Ability to evaluate, develop and implement improvements quickly
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to teach other team members
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to coordinate assignments among multiple support groups and provide direction for project team members
- Ability to evaluate product and process change requests to ensure product quality is not compromised
- Ability to work well under compressed time constraints
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time
- Understanding of precision measurement instruments
- Hands-on manufacturing/engineering experience in a fabrication/assembly shop environment
- Experience supporting an ISO Quality System
- Ability to eliminate Quality challenges using poke-yokes and Zero QC techniques
- Welding process knowledge
The compensation range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00 hourly. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
Why Join Us
- We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
- Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
- Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
- We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
- We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
- Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
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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.
Submit your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer and DSO must co-sign the I-983 before you start work, not after. Fox Valley-area manufacturing employers sometimes delay paperwork during onboarding. Confirm the signed plan is in your DSO's system at least five business days before your start date.
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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.