J-1 Visa Process Development Engineer Jobs
Process Development Engineer roles in the U.S. are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the engineering firm or research facility serves as your host employer.
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Fantastic Opportunity to Be Part of a Great Team!
Blair Rubber Co. is the manufacturer of and worldwide supplier of roofing membranes and ancillary products, and rubber linings which protect vessels and equipment from corrosion and abrasion in the harshest chemical environments. We deliver the shortest lead times in the industry and utilize the highest equipment technology to support our process.
Job Description
Chemical Process Engineer Co-Op
Location: Seville, OH
Type: Full Time Co-Op / Paid Intern
Department: Plant Operations
Must be local to Ohio State
Relocation Assistance not available
Blair Rubber Co. is the manufacturer of and worldwide supplier of roofing membranes and ancillary products, and rubber linings which protect vessels and equipment from corrosion and abrasion in the harshest chemical environments. We deliver the shortest lead times in the industry and utilize the highest equipment technology to support our process.
Check out our introduction video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY30wHvhmqI&t
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive Wage ($24.00-$26.00 per Hour)
- Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing, contributing to the production of high-quality roofing materials.
- Work with a company committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainable production methods.
- Exposure to different roles or departments to help you clarify your career interests and path.
- Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation.
WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;
- Perform engineering projects utilizing sound design principles
- Works with operations team to identify and implement safety and production CI initiatives.
- Create work instructions and perform job hazard analyses for areas on the production floor.
- Participate in safety improvements for all equipment and continuous quality improvements for processes
- Creates layouts and process diagrams to support standardization and CI.
- Identify hazards by analyzing jobs and their associated tasks.
- Assist in ensuring the site complies with corporate process standards. This includes preparation for the annual corporate process audit and follow-up on all issues raised during the audit.
- Identifies potential areas of product improvement; recommends and assists with the development of appropriate solutions.
- Working in an office environment with limited exposure to the production floor where various rubber, adhesives, grease, oils, carbon black, steam and industrial manufacturing machines are used.
- Perform other duties as assigned
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior, specializing in Chemical Engineering program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Take initiative to identify and resolve problems
- Capable of learning ERP software and other ancillary software
- General computer knowledge
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety and values focused
- Leading by example with safety and safe work habits
- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
- Good hand dexterity
- Comprehend information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
- Use effective time management to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within agreed time limits
- Produce a tangible, positive impact
- Work effectively as part of a team or as an individual
- Achieve consistently high results
- Demonstrate high standards of professional conduct
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Potential travel requirements
Benefits of Employment:
Blair Rubber Company recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Blair Rubber Company is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Blair Rubber Company. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Blair Rubber Company. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:
Blair Rubber Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Blair Rubber Company encourages and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
INTRODUCTION
Fantastic Opportunity to Be Part of a Great Team!
Blair Rubber Co. is the manufacturer of and worldwide supplier of roofing membranes and ancillary products, and rubber linings which protect vessels and equipment from corrosion and abrasion in the harshest chemical environments. We deliver the shortest lead times in the industry and utilize the highest equipment technology to support our process.
Job Description
Chemical Process Engineer Co-Op
Location: Seville, OH
Type: Full Time Co-Op / Paid Intern
Department: Plant Operations
Must be local to Ohio State
Relocation Assistance not available
Blair Rubber Co. is the manufacturer of and worldwide supplier of roofing membranes and ancillary products, and rubber linings which protect vessels and equipment from corrosion and abrasion in the harshest chemical environments. We deliver the shortest lead times in the industry and utilize the highest equipment technology to support our process.
Check out our introduction video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY30wHvhmqI&t
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive Wage ($24.00-$26.00 per Hour)
- Hands-on experience with an industry leader in manufacturing, contributing to the production of high-quality roofing materials.
- Work with a company committed to eco-friendly practices and sustainable production methods.
- Exposure to different roles or departments to help you clarify your career interests and path.
- Potential for future Internship/Co-Op placements or full-time roles upon graduation.
WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL BE;
- Perform engineering projects utilizing sound design principles
- Works with operations team to identify and implement safety and production CI initiatives.
- Create work instructions and perform job hazard analyses for areas on the production floor.
- Participate in safety improvements for all equipment and continuous quality improvements for processes
- Creates layouts and process diagrams to support standardization and CI.
- Identify hazards by analyzing jobs and their associated tasks.
- Assist in ensuring the site complies with corporate process standards. This includes preparation for the annual corporate process audit and follow-up on all issues raised during the audit.
- Identifies potential areas of product improvement; recommends and assists with the development of appropriate solutions.
- Working in an office environment with limited exposure to the production floor where various rubber, adhesives, grease, oils, carbon black, steam and industrial manufacturing machines are used.
- Perform other duties as assigned
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior, specializing in Chemical Engineering program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Take initiative to identify and resolve problems
- Capable of learning ERP software and other ancillary software
- General computer knowledge
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety and values focused
- Leading by example with safety and safe work habits
- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping
- Good hand dexterity
- Comprehend information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
- Use effective time management to ensure that tasks and projects are completed within agreed time limits
- Produce a tangible, positive impact
- Work effectively as part of a team or as an individual
- Achieve consistently high results
- Demonstrate high standards of professional conduct
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Potential travel requirements
Benefits of Employment:
Blair Rubber Company recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Blair Rubber Company is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Blair Rubber Company. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Blair Rubber Company. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:
Blair Rubber Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Blair Rubber Company encourages and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Process Development Engineer
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation showing your engineering degree and process-specific experience before applying. Sponsors and host employers both review technical fit, so compile lab reports, patents, or project portfolios that demonstrate hands-on process development work.
Confirm your J-1 category before outreach
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while post-degree professionals with relevant work history qualify under Trainee. Applying to host employers under the wrong category can delay your DS-2019 issuance and derail an otherwise strong application.
Search for employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Process Development Engineer roles at U.S. employers with demonstrated experience hosting J-1 visa exchange visitors. This narrows your search to organizations already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 coordination.
Evaluate host employers on training plan depth
Ask prospective host employers whether they have a completed or template Training Plan (DS-7002) for your role. Employers who have hosted Trainees before can often produce one quickly, which significantly shortens your sponsor organization's review timeline.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some Process Development Engineer positions are funded by a foreign government or involve skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, triggering a two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Verify wage compliance against OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location to satisfy DOL requirements embedded in the J-1 Trainee program. Cross-check the offered wage against OFLC Wage Search before signing your training plan to catch any shortfall early.
Process Development Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Process Development Engineer?
The right category depends on where you are in your career. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals with a relevant degree and at least one year of post-graduation work experience in process engineering qualify under the Trainee category, which allows placements of up to 18 months, extendable to 24 in certain fields.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an engineering role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your program compliance. The engineering firm or research facility where you work is the host organization. Your employer cannot issue the DS-2019 directly unless they hold their own State Department designation, which most private employers do not.
How can I find U.S. employers that are open to hosting J-1 engineers?
Migrate Mate lets you search Process Development Engineer roles filtered to employers with J-1 hosting experience, saving you the time of cold-outreaching companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 or Training Plan process. Most host employers in this field come from the chemicals, biotechnology, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors, where structured training programs are already common.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to process engineering positions?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by a foreign government or if your home country has designated your engineering specialty on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires you to return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses. Confirm your home country's Skills List status and any funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
What does the DS-7002 Training Plan cover for a Process Development Engineer?
The DS-7002 is a structured document your host employer and designated sponsor co-sign, outlining the specific skills, phases, and supervision schedule for your engineering placement. For process development roles, it typically maps activities like equipment qualification, scale-up trials, and analytical method development to defined time blocks. Sponsors review it for educational substance, so generic job descriptions are usually returned for revision.