J-1 Visa Automation Jobs
Automation roles in the United States are open to exchange visitors through the J-1 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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We are seeking a highly motivated intern with a strong background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical disciplines to join our Business Architecture and Agentic Process Automation team.
This role is designed for students who want hands-on exposure to applied AI, agentic systems, and process automation in a real enterprise environment. You will work alongside architects, engineers, and product leaders to prototype, document, and experiment with next-generation agentic solutions that reimagine how complex business processes are designed and automated.
This is not a traditional software development internship. The focus is on exploration, rapid prototyping, and architectural thinking at the intersection of business processes and AI-driven automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and prototyping of agentic AI solutions
- Assist with experimentation and proof-of-concept development
- Document agent behaviors, workflows, and architectural patterns
- Translate process models into agentic designs
- Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies
- Support creation of reference architectures and technical diagrams
- Participate in design reviews and demos
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
- Strong programming fundamentals (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
- Interest in AI-driven systems and agentic automation
- Comfort with experimentation and ambiguity
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI agents, orchestration frameworks, or workflow automation
- Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or APIs
- Experience with rapid prototyping or research projects
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with enterprise AI and automation initiatives
- Exposure to business architecture and future-state design
- Mentorship from senior architects
- Experience at the frontier of agentic AI
- A portfolio of meaningful prototypes and design artifacts
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $65,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated intern with a strong background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical disciplines to join our Business Architecture and Agentic Process Automation team.
This role is designed for students who want hands-on exposure to applied AI, agentic systems, and process automation in a real enterprise environment. You will work alongside architects, engineers, and product leaders to prototype, document, and experiment with next-generation agentic solutions that reimagine how complex business processes are designed and automated.
This is not a traditional software development internship. The focus is on exploration, rapid prototyping, and architectural thinking at the intersection of business processes and AI-driven automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and prototyping of agentic AI solutions
- Assist with experimentation and proof-of-concept development
- Document agent behaviors, workflows, and architectural patterns
- Translate process models into agentic designs
- Evaluate emerging AI and automation technologies
- Support creation of reference architectures and technical diagrams
- Participate in design reviews and demos
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
- Strong programming fundamentals (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
- Interest in AI-driven systems and agentic automation
- Comfort with experimentation and ambiguity
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI agents, orchestration frameworks, or workflow automation
- Exposure to LLMs, prompt engineering, or APIs
- Experience with rapid prototyping or research projects
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with enterprise AI and automation initiatives
- Exposure to business architecture and future-state design
- Mentorship from senior architects
- Experience at the frontier of agentic AI
- A portfolio of meaningful prototypes and design artifacts
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$41,600 - $65,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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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.
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Find Automation JobsAutomation 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 or other U.S. work visa. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before signing your host employer offer.
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