J-1 Visa Automation Jobs
Automation roles in the United States are open to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan. Finding host employers willing to work within this structure requires targeted sponsorship search strategies.
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Healthesystems offers workplace flexibility with our Work-From-Home model, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
Note: we are unable to hire in every state.
SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance & Test Automation Intern supports testing and quality initiatives by assisting with test execution, automation efforts, and documentation to improve software reliability and release confidence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
“To simplify complexities for each customer.”
- Execute manual test cases and document results.
- Assist with test automation activities using tools such as GitHub Copilot.
- Support regression and user acceptance testing efforts.
- Identify and document defects and usability issues.
- Maintain test documentation and reporting artifacts.
- Collaborate with developers and QA team members.
- Perform additional testing support tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in, at a Senior-Year level, (or recently completed) a Bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university, preferably in a Computer Science, Information Systems, or related program. Highly prefer someone who has already completed at least one prior related internship and/or can present a prior capstone or research project directly related to java and/or SQL.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must have strong java technical knowledge. Highly prefer SQL knowledge as well.
- Must possess an interest in software quality and testing processes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow structured procedures and document outcomes.
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES
- Show Drive & Initiative
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Delivers Quality Results Timely
- Communicates Effectively
- Job Knowledge & Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment. Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographical cost of labor, etc. In addition to base pay, Healthesystems offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements). Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.
ANTICIPATED STARTING PAY RANGE
$16—$17 USD
To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own reliable, high speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided.
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INTRODUCTION
Healthesystems offers workplace flexibility with our Work-From-Home model, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), company-provided life insurance/disability coverage, wellness options, and more.
Note: we are unable to hire in every state.
SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance & Test Automation Intern supports testing and quality initiatives by assisting with test execution, automation efforts, and documentation to improve software reliability and release confidence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
“To simplify complexities for each customer.”
- Execute manual test cases and document results.
- Assist with test automation activities using tools such as GitHub Copilot.
- Support regression and user acceptance testing efforts.
- Identify and document defects and usability issues.
- Maintain test documentation and reporting artifacts.
- Collaborate with developers and QA team members.
- Perform additional testing support tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in, at a Senior-Year level, (or recently completed) a Bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or university, preferably in a Computer Science, Information Systems, or related program. Highly prefer someone who has already completed at least one prior related internship and/or can present a prior capstone or research project directly related to java and/or SQL.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must have strong java technical knowledge. Highly prefer SQL knowledge as well.
- Must possess an interest in software quality and testing processes.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow structured procedures and document outcomes.
ROLE-BASED COMPETENCIES
- Show Drive & Initiative
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Delivers Quality Results Timely
- Communicates Effectively
- Job Knowledge & Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment. Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographical cost of labor, etc. In addition to base pay, Healthesystems offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, wellness resources, recognition programs, 401k contribution, and PTO & Holiday pay (all subject to eligibility requirements). Applicable statutory benefits also provided, including the Colorado HFWA.
ANTICIPATED STARTING PAY RANGE
$16—$17 USD
To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own reliable, high speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided.
Healthesystems California Prospective Employee Privacy Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Automation
Align your training plan with automation tasks
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map your objectives to specific automation competencies like PLC programming, robotics integration, or process control to satisfy sponsor review and host employer expectations.
Target manufacturers with established trainee programs
Automation trainees fit best at host employers who regularly work with J-1 participants and already understand training plan obligations. Industrial manufacturers, systems integrators, and process engineering firms are the most consistent host categories for this field.
Search for J-1-aligned automation roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting exchange visitors in engineering and automation disciplines. Filtering by role type narrows your search to hosts already familiar with J-1 program requirements and DS-2019 procedures.
Confirm the home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement after program completion. Verify your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, since this affects any future U.S. visa plans.
Verify host employer eligibility before your interview
Not all automation employers are approved to host J-1 participants. Ask prospective hosts whether they have an existing agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor organization before progressing to the offer stage to avoid delays after your interview.
Use O*NET to build a credible skills narrative
Automation covers a wide range of occupational profiles. Pull the relevant O*NET occupation codes for your specialty, whether controls engineering, robotics, or industrial automation, and use that language when describing your training objectives to sponsors and host employers.
Automation J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to automation professionals?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or are a working professional seeking structured U.S. training, the Trainee category is the right fit. Both categories require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and approve your training plan before you can begin work with a host employer.
Is the hiring employer my J-1 visa sponsor in automation roles?
No. In the J-1 program, your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 and monitors your training plan compliance. The automation company that hires you is your host employer, not your sponsor. The distinction matters because the sponsor bears legal responsibility for your program, and the host must cooperate with the sponsor's oversight requirements.
How do I find automation host employers willing to work with J-1 trainees?
Many automation employers are unfamiliar with the J-1 host process, so targeting companies with prior exchange visitor experience saves time. Migrate Mate helps you identify U.S. employers in engineering and automation fields that are already aligned with J-1 sponsorship structures, so you can focus your outreach on hosts who understand the DS-2019 and training plan requirements before your first conversation.
Can a J-1 Trainee in automation work on real production equipment or systems?
Yes, hands-on work is expected and encouraged in the Trainee category, provided it aligns with your approved training plan. You can work with PLC systems, robotics platforms, or process control environments as part of structured training. Your designated sponsor reviews the plan to confirm the activities are genuinely educational rather than filling a standard employment gap, so detail and specificity in your plan documentation matter.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect automation J-1 participants?
It can, depending on your country of origin and funding source. If your training is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has designated your skill area as one in short supply, the two-year residency requirement applies after your J-1 ends. You'd need to return home or obtain a waiver before pursuing an H-1B visa or other U.S. work visa. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing your host employer offer.