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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 in Senior Software Engineering
Align your degree to specialty occupation criteria
J-1 visa Trainee eligibility requires a foreign degree in a field directly related to software engineering, plus one year of relevant experience. Gather transcripts now and confirm your degree maps to O*NET occupation code 15-1252 before applying.
Target host employers with established J-1 infrastructure
Many U.S. tech companies have hosted J-1 engineers before but don't advertise it. Search Migrate Mate to find roles at companies already aligned with J-1 sponsorship, saving time on employers who have never navigated the host agreement process.
Negotiate a training plan before your offer letter
The DS-7002 training plan must detail specific learning objectives tied to your engineering role. Request that your hiring manager draft this alongside the offer, not after, because designated sponsor approval depends on it being role-specific and measurable.
Verify host employer size and J-1 worker ratio rules
DOL regulations limit the proportion of a host employer's workforce that can be J-1 trainees. Confirm with your designated sponsor that the employer's headcount and existing trainee count leave room for your placement before you accept any offer.
Confirm whether your category carries the two-year home residency requirement
Senior engineers funded by their home government or from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Check your DS-2019 and flag this to your designated sponsor before signing contracts.
Request DS-2019 issuance timeline from your designated sponsor early
Designated sponsors such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas typically need two to four weeks to process and issue the DS-2019 after all host documents are approved. Factor this into your target start date so your consulate interview isn't delayed.
Senior Software Engineering J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to senior software engineering roles?
Most senior software engineers enter on the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals who have completed a degree in a relevant field and have at least one year of professional experience. If your role is embedded in a U.S. university research lab or federally funded research project, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your background and the host employer's program.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a software engineering position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and are responsible for monitoring your program compliance. The tech company that hires you is the host employer, not the sponsor. Both parties sign separate agreements, and the host employer cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if I receive a better offer?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and often a new or amended DS-2019. The new host must sign a host agreement and submit an updated DS-7002 training plan. Most sponsors allow transfers if the new role still fits your approved training objectives, but gaps in employment are not permitted, so you need the switch approved before your last day at the original employer.
How do I find U.S. tech employers open to hosting J-1 software engineers?
Most job boards don't filter by visa category, which makes J-1 searches inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles and employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the host agreement process. This narrows your search to employers already prepared to work with a designated sponsor organization.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect senior software engineers?
It depends on your funding source and your home country's status on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. Engineers sponsored by their home government or an international organization, or whose country lists their technical specialty as a needed skill, are subject to the requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Your designated sponsor can confirm your status based on your DS-2019.