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Test Engineering Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to qualified professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Specialist program category, both of which require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. No lottery applies, making this a direct path for experienced quality and reliability engineering leaders.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed student for our Test Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about and gain experience in engineering from a test engineering perspective, then this is the position for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Test Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Executing manual and automated test scripts to verify that firmware/software meets requirements.
- Writing and reviewing test scripts in Python or other scripting languages.
- Setting up and wiring test devices while using tools such as DMM’s, oscilloscopes, and power sources.
- Verifying networking and communication protocol functionality.
- Supporting SEL’s firmware/software development processes.
- Providing support to engineering staff as needed.
- Following engineering quality assurance procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- You are a current student with:
- At least one year of relevant technical coursework or experience.
- The desire to work in a technical career. This typically is those pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- You have a cheerful attitude toward creative problem-solving.
- Have programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java or equivalent OO programming language.
- You are able to execute and document defined testing procedures.
- You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- You are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- You simply enjoy working with and on technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical knowledge of electricity and electrical power systems.
- Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux CLI.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
- Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase.
LOCATION
Location Information - Pullman, WA
SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 per hour
Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.
BENEFITS
- School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
- We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
- We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
- Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed student for our Test Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about and gain experience in engineering from a test engineering perspective, then this is the position for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Test Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following:
- Executing manual and automated test scripts to verify that firmware/software meets requirements.
- Writing and reviewing test scripts in Python or other scripting languages.
- Setting up and wiring test devices while using tools such as DMM’s, oscilloscopes, and power sources.
- Verifying networking and communication protocol functionality.
- Supporting SEL’s firmware/software development processes.
- Providing support to engineering staff as needed.
- Following engineering quality assurance procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This job might be for you if:
- You are a current student with:
- At least one year of relevant technical coursework or experience.
- The desire to work in a technical career. This typically is those pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- You have a cheerful attitude toward creative problem-solving.
- Have programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java or equivalent OO programming language.
- You are able to execute and document defined testing procedures.
- You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- You are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- You are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- You simply enjoy working with and on technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical knowledge of electricity and electrical power systems.
- Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux CLI.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
- Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase.
LOCATION
Location Information - Pullman, WA
SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 per hour
Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.
BENEFITS
- School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
- We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
- We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
- Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.
COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Test Engineering Manager
Document your test leadership credentials precisely
Designated sponsors evaluate your training plan against your existing qualifications. Compile evidence of hardware or software test methodology ownership, team leadership, and tool proficiency so your DS-2019 training objectives reflect a genuine skill advancement, not a lateral move.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
The Trainee category suits professionals with under five years of post-degree experience, while Specialist requires recognized expertise in a defined occupational field. Applying under the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance, so confirm which fits your career stage before contacting host employers.
Target host employers with existing J-1 hosting history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Test Engineering Manager roles by employers already familiar with J-1 host agreements. Companies that have hosted J-1 participants before move faster through the training plan approval stage and rarely ask you to explain the designated sponsor model from scratch.
Frame your role around a structured training objective
J-1 approval depends on a written training plan approved by your designated sponsor. Work with your prospective host employer to define measurable milestones in test architecture, failure analysis, or reliability engineering so the plan satisfies USCIS and sponsor compliance requirements.
Verify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some Test Engineering Manager participants are subject to INA Section 212(e), requiring return to your home country for two years after program completion. Check your DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp before negotiating any post-program employment or green card pathway with the host employer.
Align your program end date with hiring timelines
J-1 Trainee programs are capped at 18 months, with a 30-day grace period after the DS-2019 end date. Negotiate your training plan duration so it covers the full hiring and onboarding cycle, giving you and the host employer buffer before status expires.
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Find Test Engineering Manager JobsTest Engineering Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Test Engineering Manager role?
The Trainee category applies if you have a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-degree experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. The Specialist category applies to senior professionals with recognized expertise in test engineering disciplines. Both require a designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and approve a written training plan with your host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Test Engineering Manager - the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization - such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT - issues your DS-2019 and serves as your official visa sponsor. The hiring company is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. Your host employer signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your program compliance and monitors your status throughout.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Test Engineering Managers?
Search for Test Engineering Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions at employers already familiar with J-1 host requirements. Host employers who have participated in J-1 programs before are more likely to have signed host agreements in place and internal HR processes for coordinating with a designated sponsor, which reduces friction during offer negotiations.
Does a Test Engineering Manager on J-1 status need to return home after the program ends?
It depends on whether your DS-2019 carries a two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Government-funded participants and nationals of countries with skills-shortage designations are often subject to it. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before changing to most immigrant or nonimmigrant work visa categories, including H-1B or a green card through your host employer.
Can a Test Engineering Manager on J-1 status transition to H-1B or another work visa afterward?
Yes, if the two-year home residency requirement does not apply to you or has been waived. Waivers are available through a U.S. federal agency request, a no-objection statement from your home government, or a hardship claim. If you are not subject to Section 212(e), your host employer can file for H-1B or another status without the two-year gap requirement.
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