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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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Location: Hatfield, PA | Onsite
Start Date: June 2027 | Program Duration: 2 Years
What Is the Leadership Development Program?
The Clemens Food Group Engineering Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational experience designed to prepare emerging early career professionals for long-term careers and future leadership opportunities within our organization.
Through hands-on assignments, cross-functional projects, mentorship, and cohort-based development sessions, you will strengthen your technical, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities while gaining a broad understanding of food manufacturing and the Clemens Food Group business.
About Engineering at Clemens Food Group
Our Engineering team turns ideas into practical solutions that help our operations run safely, efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. From designing production systems and managing capital investments to improving processes and equipment performance, Engineering plays an essential role in the continued growth of our manufacturing network.
As an Engineering LDP participant, you will gain experience across multiple engineering disciplines while contributing to meaningful projects with measurable business impact. The program will help you build the technical knowledge, operational understanding, and leadership foundation needed for a successful engineering career within food manufacturing.
What Makes This Program Different
- Meaningful Project Ownership: Contribute to engineering projects from concept through implementation while learning to manage scope, timelines, budgets, safety, and results.
- Cross-Functional Experience: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to solve business and manufacturing challenges.
- Learning on the Production Floor: Gain firsthand experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, and team member needs.
- Leadership Development: Participate in workshops, mentorship, plant tours, and cohort activities designed to strengthen your communication, business acumen, and leadership capabilities.
Your Engineering Rotations
During the two-year program, you will rotate through areas that provide broad exposure to Engineering and manufacturing operations:
- Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production flow, layouts, and performance data to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction. Participate in daily and weekly performance meetings and help drive improvement actions.
- Project Engineering: Support capital projects from initial concept and business justification through design, installation, startup, and completion. Work with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate project requirements, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Reliability Engineering: Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Apply tools such as overall equipment effectiveness, failure mode and effects analysis, and root cause analysis.
Skills You Will Build
- Capital project planning and execution
- Manufacturing process analysis and optimization
- Equipment reliability and maintenance strategies
- Technical problem-solving and data analysis
- Budget, timeline, and vendor coordination
- Cross-functional communication and influence
- Leadership within a manufacturing environment
Who We Are Looking For
- Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
- Strong preference for candidates with applied engineering experience demonstrated through internships, co-ops, technical projects, design teams, or engineering-related club leadership
- Demonstrated leadership through academics, employment, campus involvement, or community activities
- Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in building a career in manufacturing engineering
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced pork production environment that may include temperature changes and unique sights, sounds, and smells
- Available to begin full-time employment in June 2027
We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before Friday, December 11, 2026, if the program cohort is filled.
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
Engineering Leadership Development Program
Location: Hatfield, PA | Onsite
Start Date: June 2027 | Program Duration: 2 Years
What Is the Leadership Development Program?
The Clemens Food Group Engineering Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational experience designed to prepare emerging early career professionals for long-term careers and future leadership opportunities within our organization.
Through hands-on assignments, cross-functional projects, mentorship, and cohort-based development sessions, you will strengthen your technical, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities while gaining a broad understanding of food manufacturing and the Clemens Food Group business.
About Engineering at Clemens Food Group
Our Engineering team turns ideas into practical solutions that help our operations run safely, efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. From designing production systems and managing capital investments to improving processes and equipment performance, Engineering plays an essential role in the continued growth of our manufacturing network.
As an Engineering LDP participant, you will gain experience across multiple engineering disciplines while contributing to meaningful projects with measurable business impact. The program will help you build the technical knowledge, operational understanding, and leadership foundation needed for a successful engineering career within food manufacturing.
What Makes This Program Different
- Meaningful Project Ownership: Contribute to engineering projects from concept through implementation while learning to manage scope, timelines, budgets, safety, and results.
- Cross-Functional Experience: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to solve business and manufacturing challenges.
- Learning on the Production Floor: Gain firsthand experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, and team member needs.
- Leadership Development: Participate in workshops, mentorship, plant tours, and cohort activities designed to strengthen your communication, business acumen, and leadership capabilities.
Your Engineering Rotations
During the two-year program, you will rotate through areas that provide broad exposure to Engineering and manufacturing operations:
- Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement: Evaluate manufacturing processes, production flow, layouts, and performance data to identify opportunities that improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction. Participate in daily and weekly performance meetings and help drive improvement actions.
- Project Engineering: Support capital projects from initial concept and business justification through design, installation, startup, and completion. Work with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to coordinate project requirements, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Reliability Engineering: Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. Apply tools such as overall equipment effectiveness, failure mode and effects analysis, and root cause analysis.
Skills You Will Build
- Capital project planning and execution
- Manufacturing process analysis and optimization
- Equipment reliability and maintenance strategies
- Technical problem-solving and data analysis
- Budget, timeline, and vendor coordination
- Cross-functional communication and influence
- Leadership within a manufacturing environment
Who We Are Looking For
- Students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
- Strong preference for candidates with applied engineering experience demonstrated through internships, co-ops, technical projects, design teams, or engineering-related club leadership
- Demonstrated leadership through academics, employment, campus involvement, or community activities
- Strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in building a career in manufacturing engineering
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced pork production environment that may include temperature changes and unique sights, sounds, and smells
- Available to begin full-time employment in June 2027
We encourage candidates to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting may close before Friday, December 11, 2026, if the program cohort is filled.
Agency Statement
Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
Disclaimer & EEOC Statement:
It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.
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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.