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Technician roles in the United States are accessible to international exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while your U.S. host employer provides the hands-on placement.
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Cadwell Industries began with the design of the world’s first microprocessor-controlled EMG instrument, and now offers neurodiagnostic and electrodiagnostic (EDX) medical equipment, and supplies and accessories for EMG, EEG, IONM, and PSG. Cadwell is proud to design, source, manufacture and support our American-made neurodiagnostic solutions. Today, we employ more than 110 people at our Kennewick headquarters, who contribute to research, hardware and software design, assembly, marketing, distribution, sales support, and customer support. We also have a network of sales and support representatives in the USA, and a growing international team based in China, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
The Service Engineering Technician Intern supports the Technical Service Department through equipment repair, administrative support, and basic troubleshooting. Will work closely with technical and non-technical team members on a variety of tasks that facilitate development as an Electronics Engineer or related field.
The Intern position is a hands-on role. Regular tasks, assistance, projects, and special assignments may be part of your work experience.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
- Test, troubleshoot, and repair various non-conforming electronic assemblies, devices, and components, completing work in a timely manner, with direction and support from the Service Department Lead
- Provide general support to the Service team with administrative and other tasks as assigned
- Maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, and follow prescribed safety procedures and regulations
- Complete required documentation and paperwork
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Education / Experience:
- Current pursuit of Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics or related field required
- Relevant previous experience either in class lab environment, home hobby, or work environment required
Job Knowledge / Requirements:
- Basic electronics skills including: disassemble/reassemble basic hardware components; solder basic PCB components; and use of oscilloscope, power supply, and volt meter
- Basic understanding of PC hardware/software
- Reliably complete assigned tasks with limited supervision, and demonstrate learning and building on previous instruction and experiences
- Competency in computer skills: MS Office and Google applications, query tools, and database systems and applications
- Strong English written and oral communication skills required; including reading, explaining, documenting, and following instructions, forms, and processes, and participating in team/project discussions and presentations
- Complete work both independently and as an effective member of the team, adapting to changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities as needed
- Critical success criteria include attention to detail, organized approach to work, effective time management, problem solving, follow-through, and meeting quality and productivity standards
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
- Positions working with Cadwell equipment generally may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision, and 2-way written/verbal communication. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.
- Use of computer and various hand and electronic tools
Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Department at careers@cadwell.com.
Salary Range
- $20—$21 USD
Position Summary:
Cadwell Industries began with the design of the world’s first microprocessor-controlled EMG instrument, and now offers neurodiagnostic and electrodiagnostic (EDX) medical equipment, and supplies and accessories for EMG, EEG, IONM, and PSG. Cadwell is proud to design, source, manufacture and support our American-made neurodiagnostic solutions. Today, we employ more than 110 people at our Kennewick headquarters, who contribute to research, hardware and software design, assembly, marketing, distribution, sales support, and customer support. We also have a network of sales and support representatives in the USA, and a growing international team based in China, Singapore, and the Netherlands.
The Service Engineering Technician Intern supports the Technical Service Department through equipment repair, administrative support, and basic troubleshooting. Will work closely with technical and non-technical team members on a variety of tasks that facilitate development as an Electronics Engineer or related field.
The Intern position is a hands-on role. Regular tasks, assistance, projects, and special assignments may be part of your work experience.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
- Test, troubleshoot, and repair various non-conforming electronic assemblies, devices, and components, completing work in a timely manner, with direction and support from the Service Department Lead
- Provide general support to the Service team with administrative and other tasks as assigned
- Maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, and follow prescribed safety procedures and regulations
- Complete required documentation and paperwork
- Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Education / Experience:
- Current pursuit of Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics or related field required
- Relevant previous experience either in class lab environment, home hobby, or work environment required
Job Knowledge / Requirements:
- Basic electronics skills including: disassemble/reassemble basic hardware components; solder basic PCB components; and use of oscilloscope, power supply, and volt meter
- Basic understanding of PC hardware/software
- Reliably complete assigned tasks with limited supervision, and demonstrate learning and building on previous instruction and experiences
- Competency in computer skills: MS Office and Google applications, query tools, and database systems and applications
- Strong English written and oral communication skills required; including reading, explaining, documenting, and following instructions, forms, and processes, and participating in team/project discussions and presentations
- Complete work both independently and as an effective member of the team, adapting to changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities as needed
- Critical success criteria include attention to detail, organized approach to work, effective time management, problem solving, follow-through, and meeting quality and productivity standards
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
- Positions working with Cadwell equipment generally may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision, and 2-way written/verbal communication. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested.
- Use of computer and various hand and electronic tools
Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources Department at careers@cadwell.com.
Salary Range
- $20—$21 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Technician
Align your training plan with SOC codes
Before approaching host employers, map your technician specialty to its O*NET occupation code. Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan tied to a recognized occupational category, and employers who already know their SOC code move faster through DS-2019 issuance.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
J-1 visa Intern status applies only if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within 12 months. Technicians with more than a year of post-graduation experience must apply as a Trainee, which requires documented prior training abroad in your technical field.
Verify your host employer's E-Verify enrollment
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before they'll issue a DS-2019. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, because discovering a gap after signing wastes weeks and can force you to renegotiate the placement entirely.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned technician roles
Not every employer understands the host-organization role in J-1 placements. Migrate Mate surfaces technician positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor programs, so you spend less time educating hiring managers and more time moving through the DS-2019 process.
Check the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Certain technician placements, particularly government-funded ones, trigger the J-1 two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific program category and funding source are subject to this condition before signing your training plan.
Request the offer letter in a format sponsors accept
Designated sponsors need an offer letter that specifies your technical duties, supervision structure, and training objectives, not just a standard employment letter. Ask your host employer to tailor the letter before submitting to the sponsor to avoid document revision cycles that delay your DS-2019.
Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a technician role?
Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a technical degree typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Technicians who have already graduated and have relevant field experience abroad are placed under the Trainee category. The correct category determines your maximum program length, your training plan requirements, and which designated sponsors can issue your DS-2019.
Who is the actual visa sponsor for a J-1 technician placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your training plan compliance. Your host employer in the U.S. provides the physical placement and technical supervision but does not hold sponsor designation and cannot issue the DS-2019 independently.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 technicians?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which lists technician roles at employers already familiar with J-1 exchange visitor placements. Because the host employer must agree to detailed training plan obligations and sponsor oversight, targeting employers with prior J-1 experience significantly reduces the time from offer to DS-2019 issuance compared to approaching employers with no exchange visitor background.
Does a J-1 technician placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It depends on your funding source, country of citizenship, and the skills your government has designated as in short supply. Government-sponsored or government-funded technician exchanges frequently trigger the requirement, meaning you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B visa or a green card. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific placement is subject to this condition before your DS-2019 is issued.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a technician role?
The training plan, submitted on Form DS-7002, must detail your specific technical objectives phase by phase, name a U.S. supervisor, identify the equipment or systems you'll work on, and show how the training advances skills you've already begun developing abroad. Generic plans describing broad departmental exposure are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer drafts the plan, but your designated sponsor reviews and must approve it before issuing the DS-2019.