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Engineering Technician roles in the U.S. are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan while your host employer provides the hands-on technical experience.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: El Paso, TX
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Wed Oct 21 2026
Job Description:
The Department: The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering consists of faculty members specializing in MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering), data analytics, applied artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, modeling & simulation, advanced quality engineering, human factors, and healthcare. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Systems Engineering. The department participates in several interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in the College of Engineering (COE) and is developing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Current departmental enrollment includes 200 undergraduates and 120 graduate students.
In recent years, the department has secured research funding through major grants/contracts with DoEd, NSF, USDA, NIST, LMC-Aeronautics and the City of El Paso. The increase in research expenditures indicates the IMSE faculty commitment to research in the strategic COE areas of Sustainability, Manufacturing, Infrastructure Systems, and Energy Systems. The Department is closely affiliated with the Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, which has strong relationships with industrial and government partners. Additionally, the Department has ongoing collaborations with local school districts, hospitals, international and national universities, and other UTEP departments. Excellent manufacturing and analytical research facilities exist within the College of Engineering (COE). The COE houses a class 100/1000 clean room for semiconductor, biomedical device, and MEMS fabrication; and an Additive Manufacturing or rapid prototyping systems lab.
Position Description: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a visiting faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for its growing, dynamic Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering. Applications are solicited from candidates whose professional experience and interests are focused on Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities include teaching two or three classes per term at the graduate and undergraduate level and coordinating student industry projects. The successful candidate will be expected to secure funding (industry or otherwise) for practice-based projects for students. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Anticipated appointment date is January 1, 2027.
Job Requirements:
- An earned doctorate (not required, but is highly desired) in Industrial/Systems/Software Engineering preferably, or a closely related field at the time of appointment
- A record of significant industry experience or at least significant experience working with industry and the ability to secure extramural funding
- A commitment to teaching excellence or a record of successful college or university teaching
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Location: El Paso, TX
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Wed Oct 21 2026
Job Description:
The Department: The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering consists of faculty members specializing in MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering), data analytics, applied artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, modeling & simulation, advanced quality engineering, human factors, and healthcare. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Systems Engineering. The department participates in several interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs in the College of Engineering (COE) and is developing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Current departmental enrollment includes 200 undergraduates and 120 graduate students.
In recent years, the department has secured research funding through major grants/contracts with DoEd, NSF, USDA, NIST, LMC-Aeronautics and the City of El Paso. The increase in research expenditures indicates the IMSE faculty commitment to research in the strategic COE areas of Sustainability, Manufacturing, Infrastructure Systems, and Energy Systems. The Department is closely affiliated with the Research Institute for Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, which has strong relationships with industrial and government partners. Additionally, the Department has ongoing collaborations with local school districts, hospitals, international and national universities, and other UTEP departments. Excellent manufacturing and analytical research facilities exist within the College of Engineering (COE). The COE houses a class 100/1000 clean room for semiconductor, biomedical device, and MEMS fabrication; and an Additive Manufacturing or rapid prototyping systems lab.
Position Description: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking to fill a visiting faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for its growing, dynamic Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering. Applications are solicited from candidates whose professional experience and interests are focused on Systems Engineering.
Responsibilities include teaching two or three classes per term at the graduate and undergraduate level and coordinating student industry projects. The successful candidate will be expected to secure funding (industry or otherwise) for practice-based projects for students. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and industry members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Anticipated appointment date is January 1, 2027.
Job Requirements:
- An earned doctorate (not required, but is highly desired) in Industrial/Systems/Software Engineering preferably, or a closely related field at the time of appointment
- A record of significant industry experience or at least significant experience working with industry and the ability to secure extramural funding
- A commitment to teaching excellence or a record of successful college or university teaching
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Technician
Document your technical training plan early
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Map your engineering technician tasks to measurable learning objectives by phase, covering equipment, software, and lab procedures you'll train on.
Verify your program category matches your career stage
If you're currently enrolled in a technical degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months and have relevant work experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Mixing these up delays sponsor approval.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in engineering or technical roles. Hosts already familiar with DS-2019 requirements and training plan obligations move through onboarding significantly faster.
Confirm the host employer's OFLC wage compliance
Your host must pay the prevailing wage for your occupational classification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Engineering Technicians in the host employer's metropolitan area before accepting any offer.
Ask about the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Some J-1 Engineering Technician placements trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your training is government-funded. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before signing any host agreement.
Align your credentials with O*NET before applying
Your degree field and prior work history must credibly connect to the Engineering Technician occupation. Review the O*NET profile for your specific technician specialization, electrical, mechanical, or industrial, so your resume and DS-7002 reflect the same core competencies.
Engineering Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Engineering Technician roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in an engineering or technical degree program, you'd apply under the Intern category. If you've completed your degree or technical training and have at least one year of relevant work experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Your designated sponsor organization confirms which category applies based on your specific background.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for Engineering Technician positions?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your workplace. Organizations like AIPT or Cultural Vistas issue the DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor your program compliance. The engineering firm or technical facility where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. These are two separate entities with different legal responsibilities.
How do I find U.S. engineering employers willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in engineering and manufacturing sectors that have experience hosting international exchange visitors. Host employers who already understand the DS-7002 training plan process and prevailing wage requirements are far easier to work with than first-time hosts who need extensive sponsor orientation before onboarding can begin.
What is the DS-7002 and why does it matter for Engineering Technicians?
The DS-7002 is the Training/Internship Placement Plan that you and your host employer complete together before your designated sponsor can issue a DS-2019. For engineering technicians, it must specify the equipment, software systems, and technical procedures you'll train on, broken down into phases with measurable objectives. Vague or generic training plans are a common reason sponsors reject or delay applications.
Does the J-1 visa for Engineering Technician roles carry the two-year home residency requirement?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your exchange program is financed by your home country's government or the U.S. government, or if your skill is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Your designated sponsor is required to note this on your DS-2019 if it applies, and it affects your ability to change to certain other visa categories later.