QA Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
There are 7,139+ qa engineer positions currently offering visa sponsorship in the United States. The most common visa types for these roles include H-1B, Green Card, TN. Top hiring companies include Apple, Tesla, & Tata Consultancy Services, among others. Salaries for sponsored positions range from $117K – $172K.
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ABOUT ENOVIS™
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond.
At Enovis™ we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and we glory in the grind of scientific excellence — with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it. Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together. As a key member of the Quality Assurance team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.
Job Title
Quality Assurance Engineer 1– Design Quality Focus
Reports To
Design Quality Engineering Manager
Location:
Austin, TX
Business Unit Description
US Surgical
Job Title/High Level Position Summary
* Utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of engineering and problem-solving principles, this position is responsible for a variety of complex activities regarding the design, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance procedures and work instructions to ensure external safety, quality, and compliance with complex Company standards and government regulations.
* This position primarily supports New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development and serves as the QA representative on various PD initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Participating in design and manufacturing reviews
Generating DFMEAs/UFMEAs and participating in risk analysis discussions
Reviewing and approving design and development documentation
Serve as subject matter expert for design quality in ISO and FDA audits
Authoring procedures and work instructions that define and govern the quality system
Conduct internal audits of the quality system and other business functions
Evaluating nonconforming material and dispositioning based on cross-functional engineering review
Assuring compliance to internal and external specifications and standards (i.e. GMP, ISO, FDA, MDD)
Reviewing trends in device failures associated with customer complaints and nonconforming material
Leading and owning corrective and preventive actions
Participating in Health Hazard Evaluations
Working on complex special projects as assigned
Minimum Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in design focused environment (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience).
Background in Medical Device, Aeronautics, Automotive or other highly regulated industry required; preferred knowledge of ISO13485 quality standards.
Knowledge of technical writing quality and best practices.
Required basic knowledge of manufacturing processes: key focus into metrology, precision machining, grinding, product cleaning, and sterilization.
* Individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of software or equivalent.
Travel Requirements
* Up to 10%
Desired Characteristics
Preferred knowledge of the following software packages: Solidworks, Solidworks ePDM, Oracle R12, Agile PLM.
Prefer CQE, Lean, or 6 Sigma Certification.
Advanced knowledge of ISO 14971 and risk management principles
Detail oriented and analytical
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift/carry/pull up to 25 lbs
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a QA Engineer
Build expertise in both manual and automated testing
QA engineers who can perform exploratory manual testing and write automated test scripts are more versatile than those who only do one. Demonstrating proficiency in test design methodology (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning) alongside automation frameworks shows the specialized training that supports an H-1B petition.
Learn in-demand test automation tools
Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, and Appium for mobile testing are the most requested QA automation tools. Pairing these with API testing tools like Postman or REST Assured and CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) makes your profile immediately valuable to employers.
Target tech companies with large QA organizations
Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, and enterprise SaaS companies maintain dedicated QA teams and regularly sponsor H-1B visas. These companies value QA engineers who can work within agile teams and contribute to test strategy, not just execute test cases.
Use STEM OPT to demonstrate end-to-end quality ownership
Computer science degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. During the 36-month OPT window, aim to own the quality strategy for at least one product feature or release cycle. This level of ownership makes you harder to replace and strengthens the sponsorship argument.
Specialize in performance, security, or accessibility testing
Niche testing specializations command higher compensation and face less competition. Performance engineers using JMeter or k6, security testers with OWASP expertise, and accessibility testers who audit WCAG 2.1 compliance are in particularly strong demand.
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Do companies sponsor H-1B visas for QA engineers?
Yes. QA engineer roles are classified as specialty occupations under software-related SOC codes, and many tech companies actively sponsor QA engineers. Large employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and enterprise software companies have consistent demand for QA professionals. Roles that involve test automation, test architecture, or quality strategy tend to receive sponsorship more readily than pure manual testing positions.
Is QA engineering considered less prestigious than software development for visa purposes?
No. From a visa perspective, QA engineering roles are classified the same way as other software engineering roles and carry the same specialty occupation standing. The prevailing wage is determined by the specific SOC code and geographic location. Many companies use titles like Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or Quality Engineer, which are treated equivalently in H-1B filings.
What degree do I need for a QA engineer H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related technical field is typically required. Some employers accept degrees in mathematics or engineering with demonstrated programming experience. The degree must relate directly to the QA engineering job duties described in the petition.
Can QA engineers transition to software development roles on the same visa?
If both roles fall under the same or similar SOC code and the new role's requirements are substantially similar, an amendment may not be required. However, a significant change in job duties, location, or SOC code would require the employer to file an H-1B amendment. Consult your employer's immigration attorney before making any role changes to ensure compliance.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored QA Engineer jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a qa engineer in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.
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