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Test Engineer roles in the U.S. are commonly available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to work with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step in your job search.
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Job Title: Cell Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
Location: Broomfield, CO
Department: Cell Engineering
Reports to: Cell Applications Engineering Manager
Position Type: Intern, In-office
About the Company
Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
Why Join Peak Energy?
At Peak Energy, we are driving the next generation of energy storage with sodium-ion battery technology. As we scale our production and system integration efforts, quality is at the core of our success. This role is an opportunity to set the foundation for material and cell quality standards in a rapidly growing energy storage company. If you’re passionate about battery quality, material validation, and manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply and help us power a more sustainable future.
About the Job
Peak Energy is seeking a Cell Test Engineer Intern to support our cell testing lab. In this hands-on role, you will assist in the execution of battery testing protocols, data collection, and analysis under the supervision of senior engineers. This role is ideal for recent graduates and students pursuing degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, or related disciplines who are eager to gain hands-on experience in battery performance and reliability testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and execute battery cell tests (incoming inspection, cycle life, capacity, etc.)
- Operate battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems
- Monitor tests and log performance data with accuracy and attention to detail
- Assist in failure analysis and teardown inspections
- Perform basic data analysis and prepare reports or presentations
- Collaborate with engineers to iterate on testing protocols and contribute to product validation
- Follow lab safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or currently pursuing a degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
- Coursework or lab experience in electrochemistry, thermodynamics, materials, or energy systems preferred
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with Python or MATLAB is a plus
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Enthusiasm for batteries, renewable energy, and hands-on technical work
Preferred Qualifications
- Data analysis automation and coding skills
- Experience in electrical testing
The pay rate for this role is $30/hour, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Peak Energy
Job Title: Cell Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
Location: Broomfield, CO
Department: Cell Engineering
Reports to: Cell Applications Engineering Manager
Position Type: Intern, In-office
About the Company
Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.
Why Join Peak Energy?
At Peak Energy, we are driving the next generation of energy storage with sodium-ion battery technology. As we scale our production and system integration efforts, quality is at the core of our success. This role is an opportunity to set the foundation for material and cell quality standards in a rapidly growing energy storage company. If you’re passionate about battery quality, material validation, and manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply and help us power a more sustainable future.
About the Job
Peak Energy is seeking a Cell Test Engineer Intern to support our cell testing lab. In this hands-on role, you will assist in the execution of battery testing protocols, data collection, and analysis under the supervision of senior engineers. This role is ideal for recent graduates and students pursuing degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, or related disciplines who are eager to gain hands-on experience in battery performance and reliability testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and execute battery cell tests (incoming inspection, cycle life, capacity, etc.)
- Operate battery cyclers, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems
- Monitor tests and log performance data with accuracy and attention to detail
- Assist in failure analysis and teardown inspections
- Perform basic data analysis and prepare reports or presentations
- Collaborate with engineers to iterate on testing protocols and contribute to product validation
- Follow lab safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or currently pursuing a degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
- Coursework or lab experience in electrochemistry, thermodynamics, materials, or energy systems preferred
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with Python or MATLAB is a plus
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Enthusiasm for batteries, renewable energy, and hands-on technical work
Preferred Qualifications
- Data analysis automation and coding skills
- Experience in electrical testing
The pay rate for this role is $30/hour, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!
At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Test Engineer
Align your training plan with QA standards
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan showing what skills you'll gain, not just what you'll do daily. Frame your plan around specific testing methodologies like automated regression, performance benchmarking, or hardware validation to satisfy DS-2019 requirements.
Verify the host employer's testing infrastructure
J-1 host employers must provide structured training environments, not just project assignments. Confirm the company has dedicated QA or test engineering teams before applying, since sponsors will reject training plans built around ad hoc or informal workflows.
Search for J-1-friendly test engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employer listings by J-1 compatibility for test engineering positions. It surfaces host employers already familiar with exchange visitor program requirements, saving you time vetting companies that have never worked with a designated sponsor.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
J-1 Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program or graduation within 12 months. If you've already completed your degree, you must qualify under Trainee, which requires at least one year of relevant post-degree work experience in test engineering or a related field.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee placements in technology fields are subject to the 2-year home-country residency requirement after your program ends. This affects your ability to change to H-1B or other work visas, so confirm your funding source and nationality with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Request wage documentation before the DS-2019 is issued
Your host employer must demonstrate that your stipend or salary meets the wage floor for test engineer roles in that geographic area. Cross-check offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location before your sponsor finalizes the DS-2019.
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Find Test Engineer JobsTest Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a test engineer role?
Most test engineers enter under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a degree and have at least one year of relevant professional experience. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree can qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead. The right category determines your maximum program length and eligible designated sponsor organizations.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a test engineer?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE issue your DS-2019 form, approve your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout the program. Your host employer, the company where you actually work, is a separate party from the designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 test engineer?
Many U.S. companies have QA and test engineering teams but haven't proactively listed J-1-compatible roles. Migrate Mate aggregates employer listings with signals of J-1 program familiarity, letting you identify host employers in testing, hardware validation, or software QA without cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the exchange visitor process.
Can I transfer my J-1 sponsorship if I switch host employers mid-program?
Yes, but the transfer requires your current designated sponsor to release you and a new sponsor to issue a revised DS-2019 reflecting the new host employer and updated training plan. The break between host placements must typically stay within 30 days, and you cannot simply continue working at a new employer without completing this process first.
Does my test engineer training plan need to specify software tools or testing methods?
Designated sponsors require your training plan to be specific enough to demonstrate genuine skills transfer. Generic descriptions like 'software testing tasks' are typically rejected. Name the specific methodologies, frameworks, and tools involved, such as Selenium, JIRA-based defect tracking, or JTAG hardware testing, to give your sponsor the detail needed to approve the DS-2019.
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