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Equipment Finance Sales roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors under the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a professional, innovative, and detail‑oriented individual for an Equipment Maintenance Technician Internship on our team in Lewiston, ID. The ideal candidate will be able to work part‑time during the academic year (20 hours) and full‑time during the summer on the Weekend Shift. If you are a current student looking to develop your equipment maintenance skills, learn from industry‑leading professionals, and enhance your academic learning through hands‑on experience, this could be the opportunity for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Equipment Maintenance Technician Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Test, repair, convert, and troubleshoot problems of basic complexity to the component level on SEL products.
- Provide basic product technical support to SEL staff and customers.
- Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and products in order to ensure product quality and integrity.
- Provide support to engineering staff and management as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- Are pursuing a 2-year Electronic Engineering Technology degree
- Are available to work on the weekend shift (Friday through Monday, must be available for 20 hours Saturday & Sunday)
- You have basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
- You are familiar with modern test equipment
- You have good technical writing and presentation skills
- 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
- Have background check results satisfactory to SEL
- Have negative drug test result(s)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Electronic troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of SEL equipment
LOCATION
This position is located in Lewiston, ID 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
- Pay Range Data: ($20.00-$22.50 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
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.
- 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) is seeking a professional, innovative, and detail‑oriented individual for an Equipment Maintenance Technician Internship on our team in Lewiston, ID. The ideal candidate will be able to work part‑time during the academic year (20 hours) and full‑time during the summer on the Weekend Shift. If you are a current student looking to develop your equipment maintenance skills, learn from industry‑leading professionals, and enhance your academic learning through hands‑on experience, this could be the opportunity for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Equipment Maintenance Technician Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Test, repair, convert, and troubleshoot problems of basic complexity to the component level on SEL products.
- Provide basic product technical support to SEL staff and customers.
- Develop and maintain knowledge in SEL processes and products in order to ensure product quality and integrity.
- Provide support to engineering staff and management as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- Are pursuing a 2-year Electronic Engineering Technology degree
- Are available to work on the weekend shift (Friday through Monday, must be available for 20 hours Saturday & Sunday)
- You have basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
- You are familiar with modern test equipment
- You have good technical writing and presentation skills
- 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
- Have background check results satisfactory to SEL
- Have negative drug test result(s)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Electronic troubleshooting experience
- Knowledge of SEL equipment
LOCATION
This position is located in Lewiston, ID 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
- Pay Range Data: ($20.00-$22.50 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
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.
- 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 in Equipment Finance Sales
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
Reframe your equipment finance experience around measurable outcomes: deal volume, portfolio management, and client acquisition. U.S. host employers in commercial lending evaluate candidates against industry-specific benchmarks, so generic sales credentials won't stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Confirm your J-1 category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you qualify under the Intern category. If you've graduated within the past year and hold relevant experience in asset-based lending or equipment leasing, you fall under the Trainee category, which carries different DS-2019 documentation requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to identify host employers
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. companies actively hosting exchange visitors in finance and sales roles. Filtering by industry and location lets you prioritize equipment finance firms that have an established pattern of working with designated J-1 sponsor organizations.
Verify the training plan reflects actual deal-flow duties
Your designated sponsor will require a Form DS-7002 training plan. Push the host employer to document client prospecting, credit analysis involvement, and loan structuring activities specifically. Vague plans citing only 'sales support' create compliance risk and weaken your program approval.
Check whether the role triggers home residency requirements
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement after their program ends. Government funding and home-country skills shortages are common triggers. Confirm your status early, because this requirement affects your ability to change to other U.S. visa categories afterward.
Research host employer wage compliance before accepting an offer
J-1 Trainees must receive compensation commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for financial sales roles in your target metro area before evaluating any offer from a prospective host employer.
Equipment Finance Sales J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Equipment Finance Sales roles?
Most Equipment Finance Sales candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have a degree or professional certificate and at least one year of experience outside the United States. Current students completing a degree may qualify under the Intern category instead. The distinction matters because each category carries different maximum program durations and DS-2019 documentation requirements.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a finance sales role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. That designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and signs your training plan. The equipment finance firm where you work is your host employer, and it partners with the designated sponsor to facilitate your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. equipment finance companies that host J-1 exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in the equipment leasing and commercial lending space that are open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Not every finance employer has a relationship with a designated sponsor, so narrowing your search to employers with an established record of hosting exchange visitors saves significant time during your outreach and offer negotiation stages.
Can I work on commission as a J-1 Trainee in an Equipment Finance Sales role?
Commission-based compensation is permissible, but your total pay must meet the prevailing wage for the role in your geographic area. Your designated sponsor will verify that your compensation structure complies with J-1 program rules before issuing the DS-2019. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark the going rate for financial sales positions in your target city before finalizing any offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 Trainees in finance?
It depends on your personal circumstances, not the role category itself. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your field as a skills-shortage area. Confirm your status directly with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, because this requirement restricts future H-1B visa or green card applications until it is fulfilled or waived.