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Integration Architect roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, depending on your experience level and program structure. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees compliance while you work with a U.S. host employer building enterprise systems.
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You will join the Diagnostic Assay Instrument Integration Development System. The purpose of this internship is to expand and scale assay menu capabilities on a diagnostic assay development system, comprised of robotics and instrumentation. The intern will support integration of new assay sequences into the system and develop backend data processing and visualization tools to improve workflow efficiency, data visibility, and scalability.
Timeframe: June 1 to August 7, full time (40 hrs/week) or full time, with possible longer-term opportunities. This role is in-person in Westbrook, Maine. To qualify for our program, you must be actively enrolled as a student beyond the summer program.
Goals to accomplish:
- Coordinate with cross-functional engineers to understand assay requirements and translate them into executable machine sequences
- Program and validate new assay workflows on the development system using Inductive Automation’s Ignition HMI
- Develop automated backend data processing pipelines using Python
- Create data visualization tools to improve insight into assay performance and reagent lot-to-lot variation using Python and/or JMP statistical methods
- Improve or extend the Ignition HMI to support new workflows
- Document processes and train assay/operations teams on new tools and workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Skills: Applicants will ideally have:
- Experience in instrument control or robotics with a focus on embedded systems
- Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub)
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, automation systems, or data acquisition workflows
- Experience with statistical data analysis (JMP)
- Familiarity with Ignition (SCADA / UI development)
Things you will learn:
- Systems-level approach to assay development and characterization
- Translating assay requirements into automated machine workflows
- Backend data automation and visualization tool development
- Working within a cross-functional engineering environment
- Fundamentals of assay characterization and slide-based analyzer systems
- Practical application of software development in a regulated laboratory environment
COMPENSATION
- Salary is $25.00/hr
- Start contributing to a 401k
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
INTRODUCTION
You will join the Diagnostic Assay Instrument Integration Development System. The purpose of this internship is to expand and scale assay menu capabilities on a diagnostic assay development system, comprised of robotics and instrumentation. The intern will support integration of new assay sequences into the system and develop backend data processing and visualization tools to improve workflow efficiency, data visibility, and scalability.
Timeframe: June 1 to August 7, full time (40 hrs/week) or full time, with possible longer-term opportunities. This role is in-person in Westbrook, Maine. To qualify for our program, you must be actively enrolled as a student beyond the summer program.
Goals to accomplish:
- Coordinate with cross-functional engineers to understand assay requirements and translate them into executable machine sequences
- Program and validate new assay workflows on the development system using Inductive Automation’s Ignition HMI
- Develop automated backend data processing pipelines using Python
- Create data visualization tools to improve insight into assay performance and reagent lot-to-lot variation using Python and/or JMP statistical methods
- Improve or extend the Ignition HMI to support new workflows
- Document processes and train assay/operations teams on new tools and workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Skills: Applicants will ideally have:
- Experience in instrument control or robotics with a focus on embedded systems
- Experience using version control tools (e.g., Git/GitHub)
- Proficiency in Python
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Experience working with laboratory instrumentation, automation systems, or data acquisition workflows
- Experience with statistical data analysis (JMP)
- Familiarity with Ignition (SCADA / UI development)
Things you will learn:
- Systems-level approach to assay development and characterization
- Translating assay requirements into automated machine workflows
- Backend data automation and visualization tool development
- Working within a cross-functional engineering environment
- Fundamentals of assay characterization and slide-based analyzer systems
- Practical application of software development in a regulated laboratory environment
COMPENSATION
- Salary is $25.00/hr
- Start contributing to a 401k
Why IDEXX:
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Integration Architect
Document your systems integration credentials clearly
Gather evidence that ties your education and work history to a specific integration domain, whether API design, middleware, or enterprise architecture. Designated sponsors evaluate your training plan against a defined field, so vague credentials slow approval.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
Trainee status fits candidates within five years of graduation or initial employment. Specialist status suits seasoned professionals with expertise not widely available in the U.S. Applying under the wrong category forces a restart with your designated sponsor.
Target host employers running active integration programs
Search for U.S. companies with established enterprise architecture or systems integration teams, not just open roles. A host employer needs an existing technical environment and a supervisor who can structure your J-1 training plan around real project deliverables.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Integration Architect roles
Filter by employers that have hosted international professionals in technical architect roles before. Migrate Mate surfaces these positions so you can target host organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process and structured training plan requirements.
Negotiate your training plan before the offer letter is final
Your DS-2019 training plan must describe specific learning objectives tied to integration architecture, not just job duties. Get your host employer to agree on the plan structure before countersigning, because amendments after filing delay your program start date.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
If your J-1 program is government-financed or your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a two-year home residency requirement may apply before you can change to certain other visa statuses. Confirm your eligibility with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
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Find Integration Architect JobsIntegration Architect J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Integration Architect role?
Most Integration Architect candidates qualify under the Trainee category if they are within five years of graduation or early career employment in systems integration, software engineering, or enterprise architecture. Experienced professionals with highly specialized skills may qualify under the Specialist category. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, determines which category applies based on your background and the proposed training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an Integration Architect?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. That organization issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your point of contact with the State Department. Your hiring company is the host employer and provides the work environment and training plan content, but it does not hold your visa sponsorship.
How do I find U.S. host employers open to J-1 Integration Architects?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Integration Architect and enterprise architecture roles at U.S. companies that have previously hosted international professionals in technical positions. Targeting employers already familiar with the DS-2019 and structured training plan process shortens the time between offer and program start, since those organizations understand host responsibilities under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
What does the J-1 training plan require for an Integration Architect position?
The training plan must detail specific learning objectives tied to integration architecture, such as API lifecycle management, middleware configuration, or enterprise systems design, rather than listing general job duties. It must identify your supervisor, describe the training phases and their duration, and be approved by your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. Vague or job-description-style plans are the most common reason sponsors request revisions.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Integration Architect J-1 holders?
It depends on your home country and how your program is funded. If your exchange program is financed by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your field, the two-year home residency requirement likely applies. This means you must return home for two years before changing to an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before finalizing your offer.
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