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Field Services Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and coordinate with your host employer to structure a training plan aligned with your engineering discipline.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for the part-time job position of Field and Forage Crops Intern. This position will be based in Wayne County, with travel in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
Job duties to include:
- Crop scouting
- Field data collection
- Research trial support
- Farm visits and client support
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Agricultural science background
- Access to a motor vehicle
- Standard background check
- Motor vehicle screening
Schedule:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week for a short-term period
- Hours flexible to applicant's needs
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $17.75 per hour, plus travel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State Extension is seeking applicants for the part-time job position of Field and Forage Crops Intern. This position will be based in Wayne County, with travel in Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.
Job duties to include:
- Crop scouting
- Field data collection
- Research trial support
- Farm visits and client support
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Agricultural science background
- Access to a motor vehicle
- Standard background check
- Motor vehicle screening
Schedule:
- Part-time, 30 hours per week for a short-term period
- Hours flexible to applicant's needs
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $17.75 per hour, plus travel.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Field Services Engineer
Document your engineering training plan early
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing a DS-2019. Outline specific technical objectives, equipment you'll work with, and field competencies you'll develop. Vague plans get rejected, so align your objectives with your host employer's actual service workflows.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've graduated, you fall under Trainee, which covers up to 18 months for most engineering fields. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 rejection, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before any employer conversations.
Target host employers with existing J-1 hosting experience
Search for Field Services Engineer openings at companies that have previously hosted J-1 visa Trainees. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by employers familiar with J-1 visa program structures, which shortens the onboarding conversation and reduces the risk of a host withdrawing after your DS-2019 application begins.
Verify field site locations against your DS-2019 scope
Field Services Engineers frequently rotate across client sites. Each location must fall within the geographic scope defined on your DS-2019. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether multi-state fieldwork requires an amended training plan before accepting a role with heavy travel requirements.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year requirement
Engineering Trainees funded by government grants or working in fields tied to their home country's critical needs may face a two-year home residency requirement after the exchange program ends. USCIS and the State Department determine this case-by-case, so clarify your situation before signing an offer.
Align your host employer's prevailing wage with DOL standards
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for Field Services Engineer roles in your host employer's metropolitan area. Designated sponsors review wage documentation during DS-2019 processing, and a below-standard offer can delay or block approval.
Field Services Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Field Services Engineer positions?
Most Field Services Engineers enter on the Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have completed their degree and have at least one year of relevant work experience, or for recent graduates with at least five years of experience in their field. Current students completing a degree may qualify under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor confirms the appropriate category based on your credentials and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Field Services Engineer role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance throughout your exchange. Your host employer structures the training plan and provides the work environment, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your J-1 status. Conflating the two roles leads to misaligned expectations during the application process.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Field Services Engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Field Services Engineer roles at U.S. employers who have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Employers familiar with the Trainee program already understand the DS-2019 process, training plan requirements, and designated sponsor coordination, which significantly reduces friction during hiring. Targeting experienced host employers is more effective than approaching companies that have never engaged with J-1 sponsorship.
Can I work at multiple client field sites on a single J-1 DS-2019?
Field Services Engineers routinely work across multiple client locations, which creates a specific compliance question. Your DS-2019 defines the authorized training location and scope. If your role involves fieldwork at sites outside the geographic area listed on your DS-2019, your designated sponsor may need to issue an amended or updated form. Clarify multi-site work expectations with your sponsor before your program begins, not after deployment to a new location.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Field Services Engineers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants whose exchange program was funded by their home country's government, who come from countries on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or whose field is designated as critical to their home country's needs. Engineering disciplines frequently appear on Skills Lists for developing nations. USCIS adjudicates waiver requests if you want to change status or immigrant intent after your exchange ends, so confirming your requirement status early affects your longer-term U.S. career planning.