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Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.
Transform the everyday with us!
In this position you will work onsite in our Berkeley, CA office.
This is a fixed-term summer internship running approximately May through September. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a university program for the full duration of the internship and must be available to work a minimum of three full months.
We are pioneering the next generation of embodied AI, integrating multimodal foundation models, robot learning architectures, and real-world deployment to solve manipulation, planning, and simulation challenges in industrial applications.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or MS student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university
- Experience with Physical AI, including vision-language models (VLMs), vision-language-action (VLA) models, and world models for embodied perception, planning, and control
- Experience implementing and debugging algorithms on real robot hardware or high-fidelity simulators, especially NVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of C++
- Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 development environments
- Proficient in English both written and verbal
- Must reside in the US and be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sim-to-real transfer, domain randomization, or policy adaptation across simulation and real-world robots
- Hands-on experience in robotics data collection, curation, and dataset management for learning-based systems
- Familiarity with egocentric perception or learning methods (e.g., first-person vision, action-conditioned representations, sequential decision making from ego-centric data)
- Experience training or fine-tuning large-scale models using real-world robotic datasets
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
$44-$54
Advanced Robotics and AI Internship
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.
Transform the everyday with us!
In this position you will work onsite in our Berkeley, CA office.
This is a fixed-term summer internship running approximately May through September. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a university program for the full duration of the internship and must be available to work a minimum of three full months.
We are pioneering the next generation of embodied AI, integrating multimodal foundation models, robot learning architectures, and real-world deployment to solve manipulation, planning, and simulation challenges in industrial applications.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or MS student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related discipline from an accredited university
- Experience with Physical AI, including vision-language models (VLMs), vision-language-action (VLA) models, and world models for embodied perception, planning, and control
- Experience implementing and debugging algorithms on real robot hardware or high-fidelity simulators, especially NVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of C++
- Familiarity with ROS / ROS2 development environments
- Proficient in English both written and verbal
- Must reside in the US and be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sim-to-real transfer, domain randomization, or policy adaptation across simulation and real-world robots
- Hands-on experience in robotics data collection, curation, and dataset management for learning-based systems
- Familiarity with egocentric perception or learning methods (e.g., first-person vision, action-conditioned representations, sequential decision making from ego-centric data)
- Experience training or fine-tuning large-scale models using real-world robotic datasets
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
$44-$54
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn
Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensure standards
CGFNS credential evaluation and NCLEX-RN passage are prerequisites most host employers require before extending an offer. Confirm your nursing degree maps to U.S. equivalency early, since gaps here delay DS-2019 issuance by your designated sponsor.
Identify host employers with active J-1 exchange programs
Use Migrate Mate to filter APRN-specific roles at health systems that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Host employers familiar with the DS-2019 training plan process move faster and make fewer errors during placement setup.
Distinguish Physician from Research Scholar category eligibility
Clinical APRN roles in direct patient care typically require the Physician category administered through ECFMG. If your placement is research-focused, a Research Scholar category through IIE or similar sponsors may apply instead. Confirm category fit before approaching any host employer.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency rule
APRNs funded by their home government or filling a skills-shortage specialty frequently carry the two-year home residency requirement. Ask your designated sponsor to assess this before signing an offer letter, since waiver petitions add several months to your timeline.
Align your training plan to DOL specialty occupation definitions
Your J-1 training plan must reflect clinical competencies tied to the APRN specialty, such as family practice, acute care, or psychiatric-mental health. Sponsors use O*NET occupation profiles to validate that the plan matches recognized specialty requirements before issuing the DS-2019.
Request written confirmation of host employer obligations before signing
Host employers must maintain SEVIS compliance records, report absences, and provide adequate supervision throughout your exchange. Get these commitments in writing during offer negotiation so both parties understand reporting responsibilities to your designated sponsor from day one.
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Find Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn JobsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to APRN clinical placements in the U.S.?
Most APRNs in direct clinical roles enter under the Physician category, which is administered by ECFMG for graduate medical and advanced clinical training. If your placement is primarily research or academic rather than patient-facing, you may qualify under the Research Scholar or Specialist category through a different State Department-designated sponsor. The host employer's program structure determines which category fits.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an APRN role - the hospital or another organization?
The hospital or health system is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as ECFMG for clinical programs, that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors SEVIS compliance, and approves your training plan. The host employer works with the designated sponsor but cannot issue a DS-2019 independently regardless of their size or resources.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to most APRN exchange visitors?
It depends on your funding source and home country's skills-shortage designations. APRNs whose training is funded by their home government or who come from countries that have designated nursing as a critical skill are typically subject to the two-year requirement under INA Section 212(e). You must return home for two years after your exchange period before qualifying for most other U.S. nonimmigrant or immigrant visa categories unless you obtain a waiver.
How do I find U.S. health systems that have experience hosting J-1 APRN exchange visitors?
Search Migrate Mate for APRN and nurse practitioner roles filtered by J-1 visa compatibility. Health systems with prior J-1 hosting experience have established relationships with designated sponsors, existing training plan templates, and HR staff who understand DS-2019 timelines. Targeting those employers reduces administrative friction and speeds up the placement process compared to approaching organizations with no J-1 history.
What clinical documentation should I have ready before approaching a J-1 host employer?
Prepare a CGFNS credential evaluation, evidence of NCLEX-RN passage, your specialty certification from the relevant U.S. certifying body such as ANCC or AANP, and English proficiency test scores if your nursing education was not conducted in English. Some designated sponsors also require a letter from your current employer or institution confirming you will return home after the exchange program ends.
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