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Diagnostic Radiologist positions in the United States are available to international physicians through the J-1 Physician program, administered by ECFMG as the designated sponsor. ECFMG issues your DS-2019 and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. Sponsorship connects you to accredited U.S. training programs and academic medical centers accepting international radiology candidates.
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The Diagnostics Validation Intern will support vehicle- and component-level diagnostics implementation and validation for the Eagle program. This role contributes directly to improved launch readiness, serviceability, and software release quality by validating diagnostic tools, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating diagnostics requirements across internal teams and suppliers.
The internship provides hands-on experience with automotive diagnostics, validation processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced OEM launch environment.
Internship Objectives & Business Value
Improved Launch & Service Readiness
- Validate diagnostic implementations using UDS protocols, reducing post-launch troubleshooting and service risk.
- Strengthen reliability of diagnostic tools (DT-4, KarmaSync) used across vehicle and component testing.
Faster Validation & Issue Resolution
- Add validation bandwidth to support diagnostics troubleshooting across multiple test platforms.
- Assist with software validation and release activities, accelerating Eagle program timelines.
Supplier & System Alignment
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure complete and accurate component-level diagnostics.
- Support integration between DT-4 diagnostic tools and Karma server environments.
Internship Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Timing: May/June start through August/September end
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
- Validate diagnostic tools (DT-4, KarmaSync) at both vehicle and component levels.
- Support diagnostics troubleshooting and software validation activities.
- Coordinate diagnostics data, requirements, and validation status with suppliers and vendors.
- Assist with validation processes and software releases for the Eagle program and other programs, as applicable.
- Support documentation of diagnostics test results, issues, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with software, systems, validation, and service teams to support diagnostics readiness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Interest in automotive software, diagnostics, or vehicle systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Preferred Qualification:
- Exposure to automotive diagnostics concepts (UDS, CAN, or similar protocols).
- Familiarity with vehicle testing, validation processes, or diagnostic tools.
- Experience working with suppliers or cross-functional technical teams through coursework or projects.
- Interest in vehicle launch activities, service readiness, and software quality.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
- Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
- Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
- Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- Karma's Medical Plan
- 40 hours of paid Sick Time
- 401(k) with Employer Match
Compensation:
$25.00/per hour - $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
Diagnostics Validation Intern
The Diagnostics Validation Intern will support vehicle- and component-level diagnostics implementation and validation for the Eagle program. This role contributes directly to improved launch readiness, serviceability, and software release quality by validating diagnostic tools, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating diagnostics requirements across internal teams and suppliers.
The internship provides hands-on experience with automotive diagnostics, validation processes, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced OEM launch environment.
Internship Objectives & Business Value
Improved Launch & Service Readiness
- Validate diagnostic implementations using UDS protocols, reducing post-launch troubleshooting and service risk.
- Strengthen reliability of diagnostic tools (DT-4, KarmaSync) used across vehicle and component testing.
Faster Validation & Issue Resolution
- Add validation bandwidth to support diagnostics troubleshooting across multiple test platforms.
- Assist with software validation and release activities, accelerating Eagle program timelines.
Supplier & System Alignment
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure complete and accurate component-level diagnostics.
- Support integration between DT-4 diagnostic tools and Karma server environments.
Internship Details
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Timing: May/June start through August/September end
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
- Validate diagnostic tools (DT-4, KarmaSync) at both vehicle and component levels.
- Support diagnostics troubleshooting and software validation activities.
- Coordinate diagnostics data, requirements, and validation status with suppliers and vendors.
- Assist with validation processes and software releases for the Eagle program and other programs, as applicable.
- Support documentation of diagnostics test results, issues, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with software, systems, validation, and service teams to support diagnostics readiness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Interest in automotive software, diagnostics, or vehicle systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Preferred Qualification:
- Exposure to automotive diagnostics concepts (UDS, CAN, or similar protocols).
- Familiarity with vehicle testing, validation processes, or diagnostic tools.
- Experience working with suppliers or cross-functional technical teams through coursework or projects.
- Interest in vehicle launch activities, service readiness, and software quality.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
- Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
- Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
- Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- Karma's Medical Plan
- 40 hours of paid Sick Time
- 401(k) with Employer Match
Compensation:
$25.00/per hour - $35.00/per hour. Compensation will vary depending on the candidate's current level of education.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Diagnostic Radiologist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is required before ECFMG can issue a DS-2019 under the J-1 Physician program. Start this process early, as credential verification and examination requirements add months to your timeline before any program application.
Target programs with active ACGME accreditation
Diagnostic radiology residencies and fellowships must hold ACGME accreditation to function as J-1 host institutions. Filter your program search to ACGME-accredited positions, since unaccredited programs cannot support your DS-2019 sponsorship through ECFMG.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 receptive radiology employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. diagnostic radiology programs and academic medical centers that have historically hosted international physicians. This narrows your search to institutions already familiar with J-1 program requirements and ECFMG coordination.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement early
Most J-1 Physician participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Plan whether you intend to apply for a waiver through a state health agency, the Conrad 30 program, or federal agency before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan with ECFMG program objectives
ECFMG requires a structured training plan that matches your exchange program objectives to specific radiology subspecialties or research activities. Programs that cannot articulate clear training goals risk delays in DS-2019 issuance, which stalls your start date.
Negotiate offer timing around DS-2019 processing windows
Once a program extends an offer, ECFMG needs time to verify credentials and issue your DS-2019. Build at least 90 days between offer acceptance and your intended program start date to avoid gaps caused by documentation or ECFMG processing delays.
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Find Diagnostic Radiologist JobsDiagnostic Radiologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to diagnostic radiologists?
Diagnostic radiologists almost always enter through the J-1 Physician category, which covers physicians in accredited graduate medical education programs, residencies, and clinical fellowships. ECFMG is the exclusive designated sponsor for this category and issues the DS-2019. Researchers without a clinical training component may qualify under Research Scholar instead, depending on the program structure and host institution.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a diagnostic radiology position?
The visa sponsor is ECFMG, a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hospital or radiology program where you train. The hospital or academic medical center is your host institution. ECFMG issues your DS-2019, maintains your compliance records, and communicates with the State Department. Your host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own, regardless of size or resources.
How do I find diagnostic radiology programs open to J-1 physicians?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. diagnostic radiology programs and academic medical centers that have hosted J-1 physicians before. Many programs only disclose international candidate eligibility during the interview season, so targeting institutions with prior J-1 experience saves time. Confirm ECFMG eligibility with each program directly before submitting a formal application.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to radiology J-1 physicians?
Yes, most J-1 Physician participants are subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), which requires returning to your home country for two years after completing your program before changing to most other U.S. immigration statuses. Waivers are available through the Conrad 30 state program, interested government agencies, or a hardship claim, but each path has separate application requirements and timelines.
Can a diagnostic radiologist switch from a J-1 to an H-1B without completing the home residency requirement?
Not directly, unless you obtain a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement first. Without a waiver, you cannot change to H-1B status from within the United States after completing a J-1 Physician program. USCIS will not approve an H-1B change of status or an H-1B visa stamp abroad if the requirement remains on your record. The Conrad 30 program is the most common waiver pathway for physicians who accept underserved area positions.
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