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Control Systems Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your background. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the U.S. engineering firm serves as your host employer.
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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026
Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You'll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next — fast.
This role: We are seeking a highly motivated Control Systems & Algorithms Co-op to join our team. We focus on developing real-time optimization and control algorithms for low-compute hardware that drive the next generation of smart household appliances. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to design, prototype, and validate control solutions that make appliances smarter, more efficient, and more reliable. This co-op opportunity will provide valuable experience in the field of control systems engineering and mechatronics with a focus on programming skills, optimization, and algorithms development. If you are passionate and want to work on challenging projects, we encourage you to apply.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:
- Design and implement real-time control algorithms for appliance subsystems (thermal, fluidic, and electromechanical)
- Work directly with pumps, heaters, boilers, AC/DC, and stepper motors, and their drivers
- Interface with low-cost sensors (temperature, flow, pressure, torque, etc.) and implement signal processing, filtering, and estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, etc.)
- Apply classical control methods (frequency response analysis, PID design, and tuning) to achieve stability and robustness in systems with significant delays and nonlinearities
- Rapidly build and iterate prototypes and test rigs to validate algorithms in real hardware environments
- Collect and analyze experimental data to identify system dynamics and optimize performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system design, software architecture, and bring control algorithms from concept to embedded deployment
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- Strong understanding of control system theory (frequency response, stability margins, PID design and tuning) and design, including classical control and advanced control
- Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino, or similar)
- Familiarity with real-time signal processing and sensor fusion techniques
- Comfort working hands-on with hardware systems (sensors, actuators, thermal and electromechanical components)
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to prototype quickly and iterate
- A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality
- Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function
- Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems
- Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
- Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a "no delays" mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
- Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
- Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
- Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
- Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management
Preferred/ Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling, state-space control, and model-based design (including Simulink Coder/code generation)
- Background in system identification, including real-time or machine-learning-based modeling
- Knowledge of nonlinear optimization algorithms suitable for low-compute, embedded environments
- Familiarity with TinyML, CMSIS libraries, or other embedded ML frameworks
- Experience with embedded system architecture and designing control software frameworks
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
- For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
About us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026
Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You'll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you'll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next — fast.
This role: We are seeking a highly motivated Control Systems & Algorithms Co-op to join our team. We focus on developing real-time optimization and control algorithms for low-compute hardware that drive the next generation of smart household appliances. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to design, prototype, and validate control solutions that make appliances smarter, more efficient, and more reliable. This co-op opportunity will provide valuable experience in the field of control systems engineering and mechatronics with a focus on programming skills, optimization, and algorithms development. If you are passionate and want to work on challenging projects, we encourage you to apply.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:
- Design and implement real-time control algorithms for appliance subsystems (thermal, fluidic, and electromechanical)
- Work directly with pumps, heaters, boilers, AC/DC, and stepper motors, and their drivers
- Interface with low-cost sensors (temperature, flow, pressure, torque, etc.) and implement signal processing, filtering, and estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, etc.)
- Apply classical control methods (frequency response analysis, PID design, and tuning) to achieve stability and robustness in systems with significant delays and nonlinearities
- Rapidly build and iterate prototypes and test rigs to validate algorithms in real hardware environments
- Collect and analyze experimental data to identify system dynamics and optimize performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop system design, software architecture, and bring control algorithms from concept to embedded deployment
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- Strong understanding of control system theory (frequency response, stability margins, PID design and tuning) and design, including classical control and advanced control
- Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming and experience with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino, or similar)
- Familiarity with real-time signal processing and sensor fusion techniques
- Comfort working hands-on with hardware systems (sensors, actuators, thermal and electromechanical components)
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to prototype quickly and iterate
- A natural and effective communicator capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality
- Able to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function
- Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems
- Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
- Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a "no delays" mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
- Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
- Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
- Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
- Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management
Preferred/ Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling, state-space control, and model-based design (including Simulink Coder/code generation)
- Background in system identification, including real-time or machine-learning-based modeling
- Knowledge of nonlinear optimization algorithms suitable for low-compute, embedded environments
- Familiarity with TinyML, CMSIS libraries, or other embedded ML frameworks
- Experience with embedded system architecture and designing control software frameworks
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
- For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
- For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Control Systems Engineer
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Before applying, verify your control systems engineering degree and any professional licenses translate clearly to U.S. standards. Designated sponsors evaluate your DS-2019 eligibility partly on whether your academic background matches the host employer's training objectives.
Target host employers with active training programs
Search for engineering firms that already operate structured internship or trainee rotations in control systems, automation, or SCADA disciplines. Employers with existing training plans move through the DS-2019 process faster because the required documentation is already in place.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned engineering roles
Filter your job search by employers receptive to exchange visitor arrangements in control systems engineering. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. roles where J-1 sponsorship pathways are a realistic outcome, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship isn't on the table.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar before applying
If you hold an engineering degree and up to five years of post-graduate experience, the Trainee category fits. If your role involves original research at a university or national laboratory, Research Scholar is the correct category. Applying under the wrong category can stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Confirm your host employer's training plan covers PLC and SCADA work
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan specifying the skills you'll acquire. Make sure your host employer documents control systems tasks explicitly, including programming environments and industrial protocols, so the plan satisfies SEVIS reporting requirements throughout your program.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Control systems engineers sponsored through certain government-funded research or specialist programs may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your eligibility status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since this affects future H-1B or green card pathways.
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Find Control Systems Engineer JobsControl Systems Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to control systems engineers?
The Trainee category applies to most control systems engineers who hold a relevant degree and have fewer than five years of post-graduation work experience. If your role is primarily research-oriented and hosted by a university or national laboratory, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor organization makes the final determination when issuing your DS-2019.
Who is the actual visa sponsor for a J-1 control systems engineer placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. That organization issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The engineering firm where you work is called the host employer, not the sponsor. Confusing the two roles can cause serious delays during placement and onboarding.
How do I find U.S. engineering employers open to J-1 exchange visitor arrangements?
Most control systems engineering job postings don't advertise J-1 compatibility explicitly, so targeted searching is necessary. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and roles where J-1 sponsorship is a realistic outcome in engineering disciplines, reducing time spent on applications where exchange visitor arrangements aren't on the table.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect control systems engineers on J-1 visas?
It can. Engineers whose J-1 program is funded by their home government or the U.S. government, or who come from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This requirement bars you from switching to H-1B or adjusting status until fulfilled or waived, so confirm your status before accepting any offer.
What does the host employer need to prepare before a J-1 control systems engineer can start?
The host employer must develop a detailed training plan that documents the specific control systems skills, tools, and programming environments you'll work with during the program. This plan is submitted to the designated sponsor as part of DS-2019 issuance. Employers without an existing training plan template may face delays, so raising this requirement early in offer negotiations is important.
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