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Engineering Intern positions in the U.S. are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 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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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed student for our Test Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about and gain experience in engineering from a test engineering perspective, then this is the position for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Test Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Executing manual and automated test scripts to verify that firmware/software meets requirements.
- Writing and reviewing test scripts in Python or other scripting languages.
- Setting up and wiring test devices while using tools such as DMM’s, oscilloscopes, and power sources.
- Verifying networking and communication protocol functionality.
- Supporting SEL’s firmware/software development processes.
- Providing support to engineering staff as needed.
- Following engineering quality assurance procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- You are a current student with:
- At least one year of relevant technical coursework or experience.
- The desire to work in a technical career. This typically is those pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- You have a cheerful attitude toward creative problem-solving.
- Have programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java or equivalent OO programming language.
- You are able to execute and document defined testing procedures.
- You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- You are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- You simply enjoy working with and on technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical knowledge of electricity and electrical power systems.
- Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux CLI.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
- Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase.
LOCATION
Location Information - Pullman, WA
SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 per hour
Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.
BENEFITS
- School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
- We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
- We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
- Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed student for our Test Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about and gain experience in engineering from a test engineering perspective, then this is the position for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Test Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Executing manual and automated test scripts to verify that firmware/software meets requirements.
- Writing and reviewing test scripts in Python or other scripting languages.
- Setting up and wiring test devices while using tools such as DMM’s, oscilloscopes, and power sources.
- Verifying networking and communication protocol functionality.
- Supporting SEL’s firmware/software development processes.
- Providing support to engineering staff as needed.
- Following engineering quality assurance procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- You are a current student with:
- At least one year of relevant technical coursework or experience.
- The desire to work in a technical career. This typically is those pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- You have a cheerful attitude toward creative problem-solving.
- Have programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java or equivalent OO programming language.
- You are able to execute and document defined testing procedures.
- You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- You are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- You simply enjoy working with and on technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical knowledge of electricity and electrical power systems.
- Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux CLI.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
- Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase.
LOCATION
Location Information - Pullman, WA
SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 per hour
Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.
BENEFITS
- School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
- We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
- We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
- Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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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 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.
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Find Engineering Intern JobsEngineering 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.
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