J-1 Visa Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs
Electrical Engineering Intern positions in the U.S. fall under the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a State Department-designated organization that issues your DS-2019. Host employers range from semiconductor firms to utility companies, and your program must align with your active degree coursework.
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INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Work under the guidance of an INFICON Electrical Engineer to assess, diagnose, document and organize failed products and PCBAs.
Work with Engineering and Quality staff to develop a system to track the flow of reject products and assemblies through the quality system.
Feed back information to the Engineering staff currently developing new and updated test systems.
Schematic Interpretation: Reviewing and navigating PCBA schematics to identify signal paths and potential failure points.
Hardware Diagnostics: Utilizing standard EE lab equipment to validate board performance.
Troubleshooting: Identifying component-level failures and documenting findings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills: Experience with standard test tools, including Digital Multimeters (DMMs) and Oscilloscopes. MS Office.
Education: Currently enrolled in a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Location: This is an on-site position at our facility at 1475 S Fordham St in Longmont, CO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The expected salary range for this position is between $20-$25/hr. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!
INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us.careers@inficon.com.
INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.
Selected candidates must have reliable transportation, as our facility is not conveniently located near a bus route.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Work under the guidance of an INFICON Electrical Engineer to assess, diagnose, document and organize failed products and PCBAs.
Work with Engineering and Quality staff to develop a system to track the flow of reject products and assemblies through the quality system.
Feed back information to the Engineering staff currently developing new and updated test systems.
Schematic Interpretation: Reviewing and navigating PCBA schematics to identify signal paths and potential failure points.
Hardware Diagnostics: Utilizing standard EE lab equipment to validate board performance.
Troubleshooting: Identifying component-level failures and documenting findings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills: Experience with standard test tools, including Digital Multimeters (DMMs) and Oscilloscopes. MS Office.
Education: Currently enrolled in a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
Location: This is an on-site position at our facility at 1475 S Fordham St in Longmont, CO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The expected salary range for this position is between $20-$25/hr. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!
INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us.careers@inficon.com.
INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.
Selected candidates must have reliable transportation, as our facility is not conveniently located near a bus route.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Align your training plan with your degree
Your DS-2019 training plan must directly connect to your current electrical engineering coursework. Document specific skills you'll develop, such as circuit design or power systems analysis, before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Confirm your host employer's EE infrastructure
Host employers must provide supervised, field-relevant work. Verify that the company has licensed electrical engineers on staff who can sign off on your training objectives, not just HR personnel who handle general internship paperwork.
Search for J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. electrical engineering intern roles at employers with J-1 hosting history. Finding a host that has worked with designated sponsors before cuts weeks off the DS-2019 coordination process.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Intern participants, particularly those funded by their home government or from certain countries, face a 2-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B visa or green card status. Confirm your situation before accepting an offer.
Match your wage to DOL prevailing standards
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for electrical engineering intern roles in your target city before negotiating your offer.
Submit your DS-2019 application with lead time
Designated sponsors such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas typically need four to six weeks to review your training plan and issue the DS-2019. Applying to your host employer without factoring in this window puts your start date at risk.
Electrical Engineering Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to electrical engineering internships?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program and the internship is directly related to your field of study. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, you may qualify under the Trainee category instead, which has different training plan requirements and a longer maximum program duration of 18 months.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, and what role does the host employer play?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and acts as your official point of contact with the U.S. government. The hiring company is your host employer, not your sponsor. You need both: a host employer willing to submit a training plan and a designated sponsor willing to approve and administer it.
How do I find U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 electrical engineering interns before?
Migrate Mate lets you search electrical engineering intern roles at U.S. employers with J-1 hosting history, which narrows your list to companies already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 coordination. Targeting experienced host employers significantly reduces the back-and-forth during the sponsorship approval process.
Can my J-1 Intern program cover hardware lab or fieldwork placements?
Yes, provided the training plan specifically describes the hands-on activities, the equipment or systems involved, and the supervising engineer responsible for your development. Designated sponsors will scrutinize placements that involve high-voltage systems or utility infrastructure, so your training objectives need to be written with that level of specificity to get DS-2019 approval.
What happens if my host employer cancels before my program starts?
If your host employer backs out after the DS-2019 is issued, you have a 30-day grace period in J-1 status to find a replacement host through the same designated sponsor or transfer to a new one. Notify your sponsor immediately, as they are required to report program changes to the State Department's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, known as SEVIS, within a set timeframe.