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Engineering Intern positions in the U.S. are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the work experience while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees program compliance.
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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other fields to yield transformative results.
The College of Engineering is seeking an intern in the College of Engineering, the candidate will work closely with the Director of Engineering Outreach to:
- Work with community partners in the Greater Pittsburgh community who serve K-12 students.
- Help manage student outreach teams and schedule visits with community partners.
- Assist with the development and implementation of engineering curriculum (building/acquisition of module materials and testing modules with community partners).
Responsibilities:
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Engineering Outreach to support K-12 outreach efforts, including timely updates and follow-up on community partner initiatives.
- Establish a connection with engineering students interested in outreach.
- Continue to help develop trust-based relationships with communities within Pittsburgh that have been historically marginalized.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
- The candidate will report to the Director of Engineering Outreach but work very closely with the Engineering Outreach Coordinator.
- The candidate will be expected to attend weekly one-on-one meetings.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in professional development seminars and activities.
- The candidate will provide guidance, skill development and programming support to K-12 students.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
WORK HOURS:
Intern will work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year with an option to work longer hours during the summer term. The candidate will work with the Director of Engineering Outreach to establish an acceptable work schedule. This position requires some evening and weekend hours in order to serve Pittsburgh in school and Out of School Time (OST) programming. Ability to travel to off-site locations within Pittsburgh is required.
Qualifications
- K-12 experience required.
- Experience in STEM field is required.
- Knowledge and experience developing/implementing outreach programming is required.
- Collaborative professional with experience working on college campuses in academic and/or K-12 student services environments is preferred.
- Experience with G suite applications.
- Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills.
- Obtain Clearances Act 33, Act 34, and Act 151.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Non-CMU Students
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
INTRODUCTION
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon is a world-class engineering college recognized for excellence, innovation, and the societal relevance and impact of its pursuits. We produce creative and technically strong engineers and research pioneering solutions to global challenges. We do this with an unprecedented commitment to integrating across engineering, sciences, arts, business, and other fields to yield transformative results.
The College of Engineering is seeking an intern in the College of Engineering, the candidate will work closely with the Director of Engineering Outreach to:
- Work with community partners in the Greater Pittsburgh community who serve K-12 students.
- Help manage student outreach teams and schedule visits with community partners.
- Assist with the development and implementation of engineering curriculum (building/acquisition of module materials and testing modules with community partners).
Responsibilities:
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Engineering Outreach to support K-12 outreach efforts, including timely updates and follow-up on community partner initiatives.
- Establish a connection with engineering students interested in outreach.
- Continue to help develop trust-based relationships with communities within Pittsburgh that have been historically marginalized.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
- The candidate will report to the Director of Engineering Outreach but work very closely with the Engineering Outreach Coordinator.
- The candidate will be expected to attend weekly one-on-one meetings.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in professional development seminars and activities.
- The candidate will provide guidance, skill development and programming support to K-12 students.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
WORK HOURS:
Intern will work 15-20 hours per week during the academic year with an option to work longer hours during the summer term. The candidate will work with the Director of Engineering Outreach to establish an acceptable work schedule. This position requires some evening and weekend hours in order to serve Pittsburgh in school and Out of School Time (OST) programming. Ability to travel to off-site locations within Pittsburgh is required.
Qualifications
- K-12 experience required.
- Experience in STEM field is required.
- Knowledge and experience developing/implementing outreach programming is required.
- Collaborative professional with experience working on college campuses in academic and/or K-12 student services environments is preferred.
- Experience with G suite applications.
- Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills.
- Obtain Clearances Act 33, Act 34, and Act 151.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Non-CMU Students
Position Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Intern
Confirm your J-1 Intern category eligibility
The J-1 Intern category is for students currently enrolled in a degree program or who graduated within the past 12 months. Confirm your enrollment or graduation date before applying, since post-12-month graduates must use the Trainee category instead.
Document your engineering coursework for the training plan
Your designated sponsor will require a detailed training plan (Form DS-7002) linking your internship tasks to your academic field. Prepare a skills inventory and course transcript showing engineering coursework before you approach host employers.
Target host employers with established designated-sponsor relationships
Engineering intern roles with J-1 sponsorship are most common at employers already working with a designated sponsor organization. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. engineering roles explicitly open to J-1 exchange visitors rather than cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the program.
Verify the host employer meets DOL worksite standards
Your designated sponsor must confirm the host site provides substantive engineering training, not routine production work. Roles framed around repetitive manufacturing tasks often fail this review, so review the job description against your training plan before the offer stage.
Clarify the 2-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to a 2-year home-country residency requirement based on their nationality or the source of funding. Determine whether this condition applies to you before signing an offer, since it affects your ability to change status to H-1B visa or other work visas afterward.
Align your DS-2019 program dates with the actual internship timeline
Your DS-2019 start date cannot precede your entry into the U.S. and must match the host employer's confirmed start date. Misaligned dates are a common cause of delays at the designated sponsor stage, so confirm the internship start date in writing before your sponsor issues the form.
Engineering Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to engineering intern roles?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you are currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S. or graduated within the past 12 months. If you graduated more than 12 months ago but have less than five years of post-degree experience, you may qualify under the J-1 Trainee category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different program length limits and training plan requirements.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an engineering internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the engineering company itself. The company is the host employer and provides your day-to-day work experience. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews your training plan (Form DS-7002), and monitors your program compliance throughout the internship.
How do I find engineering host employers open to J-1 interns?
Many engineering employers are unfamiliar with the J-1 program structure or assume it requires the same paperwork as H-1B sponsorship, which it does not. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. engineering roles and companies that are already aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs, helping you avoid applying to employers who will decline at the offer stage.
What does the J-1 engineering internship training plan need to include?
Form DS-7002, the training plan, must connect your specific internship tasks to your engineering field of study. It should outline the skills you will develop, the supervision structure, and how each phase of work relates to your academic background. Generic job descriptions do not satisfy this requirement. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan before issuing your DS-2019, and your host employer must sign it.
Can I extend or convert my J-1 engineering intern status after the internship ends?
The J-1 Intern category allows a program duration of up to 12 months with a possible extension, subject to your designated sponsor's approval and the 12-month post-graduation window. Converting to another status such as H-1B afterward depends on whether you are subject to the 2-year home residency requirement. If that requirement applies, you must fulfill it or obtain a waiver before changing to most other visa categories.