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Advanced Practice Provider positions in the United States are accessible to international healthcare professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Research Scholar program categories, depending on your experience level and role structure. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin working with your host employer.
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This is an entry level position as a part of a development rotational program, targeted for recent graduates. Individuals rotate through at least 2, up to 4 positions in different areas of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program Details
- AME XRP program includes numerous training and development aspects.
- Mentorship – Individuals will be assigned a mentor for the duration of the program.
- Plant Tours – Opportunities to visit different YF manufacturing locations.
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs) – Individuals will work collaboratively with the XRP committee and their mentor on goal setting and defining a career map.
- Networking – Individuals are guided and encouraged to network and engage with employees from other functions as well as upper YF management.
- Soft Skill Development & Training – Examples include communication, active listening, presentation practice & leadership skills.
- Broader YF XRP Community – Events & activities cross-functionally with other department XRPs.
Essential functions of the job
Responsibilities in this role include:
- Learn and work to support the Injection Molding, Assembly, and Special Process facilities through hands-on activities.
- Work towards developing the people, processes, procedures, and equipment used in our operations.
- Learn to evaluate equipment, make recommendations for improvement, and when applicable execute their own recommendations.
- Learn and demonstrate how to quote and launch new injection molding, assembly, and/or special process equipment within North America.
- Learn to understand scientific molding principles, eDART and related equipment.
- Expected to be very hands-on and learn to work with our plants to improve equipment related issues that are impacting plant performance.
- Position requires travel, including overnight travel. Please inquire for further information.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering - or equivalent degree
Work Experience
- Previous Intern or Co-Op work experience in Automotive is a plus.
- Analytical and mechanical aptitude for problem solving.
- Effective communication skills within a team environment.
- Troubleshooting experience highly desirable.
- Ability to interact with all employee levels within the company.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and self-motivated.
- Experience with CAD is a plus.
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
INTRODUCTION
This is an entry level position as a part of a development rotational program, targeted for recent graduates. Individuals rotate through at least 2, up to 4 positions in different areas of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program Details
- AME XRP program includes numerous training and development aspects.
- Mentorship – Individuals will be assigned a mentor for the duration of the program.
- Plant Tours – Opportunities to visit different YF manufacturing locations.
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs) – Individuals will work collaboratively with the XRP committee and their mentor on goal setting and defining a career map.
- Networking – Individuals are guided and encouraged to network and engage with employees from other functions as well as upper YF management.
- Soft Skill Development & Training – Examples include communication, active listening, presentation practice & leadership skills.
- Broader YF XRP Community – Events & activities cross-functionally with other department XRPs.
Essential functions of the job
Responsibilities in this role include:
- Learn and work to support the Injection Molding, Assembly, and Special Process facilities through hands-on activities.
- Work towards developing the people, processes, procedures, and equipment used in our operations.
- Learn to evaluate equipment, make recommendations for improvement, and when applicable execute their own recommendations.
- Learn and demonstrate how to quote and launch new injection molding, assembly, and/or special process equipment within North America.
- Learn to understand scientific molding principles, eDART and related equipment.
- Expected to be very hands-on and learn to work with our plants to improve equipment related issues that are impacting plant performance.
- Position requires travel, including overnight travel. Please inquire for further information.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering - or equivalent degree
Work Experience
- Previous Intern or Co-Op work experience in Automotive is a plus.
- Analytical and mechanical aptitude for problem solving.
- Effective communication skills within a team environment.
- Troubleshooting experience highly desirable.
- Ability to interact with all employee levels within the company.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and self-motivated.
- Experience with CAD is a plus.
Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.
In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.
Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!
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Verify your credentials meet U.S. clinical standards
Your NP, PA, or CRNA credentials must be evaluated against U.S. state licensure requirements before a host employer can confirm your role qualifies. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency and identify which state boards accept foreign-trained APPs.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar program eligibility
If you're within five years of completing your graduate clinical training, the J-1 Trainee category applies. If your APP role centers on structured research within a clinical setting, Research Scholar is the correct category. The DS-2019 category affects your entire program structure and duration.
Search for host employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. healthcare employers actively hosting international APP professionals. Filtering by J-1-aligned roles saves time compared to cold-applying to systems that lack the infrastructure to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization.
Confirm the host employer will coordinate with a designated sponsor
Your employer is the host, not the visa sponsor. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the facility has an existing relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor such as ECFMG or Cultural Vistas, or whether they'll engage one on your behalf to issue the DS-2019.
Build a training plan that satisfies DOL program requirements
The J-1 Trainee program requires a detailed training plan documenting your learning objectives, supervision structure, and clinical rotation schedule. Work with your host employer early to draft this, since the designated sponsor reviews and countersigns the plan before issuing your DS-2019.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year requirement
APPs from countries with exchange visitor skills lists, or whose training is government-funded, are subject to the two-year home residency requirement before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses. Review the State Department's skills list and your J-1 visa stamp to confirm whether a waiver will be needed.
Advanced Practice Provider J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Advanced Practice Provider roles?
Most international APP professionals enter under the J-1 Trainee category if they're within five years of completing their graduate clinical program and the role is structured around supervised training. The Research Scholar category applies when the position is embedded in a formal clinical research program. The Physician category is specific to medical residency and fellowship graduates and does not cover NP, PA, or CRNA roles.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for an APP position - the hospital or a separate organization?
The hospital or clinic where you'll work is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or ECFMG, that issues your DS-2019 certificate and monitors your program compliance. The host employer coordinates with the designated sponsor but cannot issue the DS-2019 directly. This two-party structure is unique to the J-1 and differs from employer-sponsored visas like the H-1B visa.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect APP professionals on a J-1 visa?
It can. If your home country appears on the State Department's exchange visitor skills list for your occupation, or if your training was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, you'll face a two-year home residency requirement before you can change to H-1B or green card status. Check the skills list before accepting an offer and discuss waiver options with an immigration attorney if the requirement applies.
How do I find U.S. employers that are set up to host J-1 APP professionals?
Most hospitals and health systems can host J-1 exchange visitors, but not all have existing relationships with a designated sponsor organization or internal HR processes for managing DS-2019 coordination. Use Migrate Mate to search for APP roles at employers already familiar with J-1 program requirements, which reduces the back-and-forth of educating a hiring team about the sponsor structure from scratch.
How long can I work in the United States as a J-1 APP, and can the program be extended?
The J-1 Trainee program allows a maximum of 18 months, or up to 36 months for training in agriculture, hospitality, or related fields. Research Scholar appointments can run up to three years with possible extensions. Extensions require your designated sponsor to issue an updated DS-2019 before your current program end date, and your host employer must justify the continued training objectives in writing.