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Design Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the engineering firm acts as your host employer.
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With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.
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Sr, Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Mechanical Design group is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern to join our team. As a member of the Mechanical Design Team you will be a driving force of innovation and helping build the future of electric vehicle charging.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
As a Mechanical Design Intern, your responsibilities will include the full range of the product design process:
- Design of prototype parts, test fixtures
- Design of experiments and engineering validation testing
- Documenting test results in reports and presenting findings to the broader organization
- Prototype assembly
- Creation of engineering documentation in the form of drawings and bills of material
- Root cause and failure analysis
REQUIREMENTS
- Actively enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (Aero, Mechatronics and Thermal concentrations considered)
- 3rd year student or beyond with at least 2 prior internships
- Prior Experience
- As an intern, lab assistant, teaching assistant, etc
- Involvement at a deep level in a relevant student design project like SAE Formula-E, Solar Car or Solar Decathlon
- At least 1 year experience with Siemens NX CAD in prior internship
- Experience with shop tools
- Excellent, professional communication skills
- Knowledge of heat transfer
- Knowledge of basic electrical circuits
- Ability to perform basic stress/strain analysis
- Availability to commit to a full-time internship in a fast-paced professional environment
- Local applicants preferred as relocation assistance is not offered
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $25 to $30. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
About us
With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.
REPORTS TO
Sr, Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Mechanical Design group is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern to join our team. As a member of the Mechanical Design Team you will be a driving force of innovation and helping build the future of electric vehicle charging.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
As a Mechanical Design Intern, your responsibilities will include the full range of the product design process:
- Design of prototype parts, test fixtures
- Design of experiments and engineering validation testing
- Documenting test results in reports and presenting findings to the broader organization
- Prototype assembly
- Creation of engineering documentation in the form of drawings and bills of material
- Root cause and failure analysis
REQUIREMENTS
- Actively enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field (Aero, Mechatronics and Thermal concentrations considered)
- 3rd year student or beyond with at least 2 prior internships
- Prior Experience
- As an intern, lab assistant, teaching assistant, etc
- Involvement at a deep level in a relevant student design project like SAE Formula-E, Solar Car or Solar Decathlon
- At least 1 year experience with Siemens NX CAD in prior internship
- Experience with shop tools
- Excellent, professional communication skills
- Knowledge of heat transfer
- Knowledge of basic electrical circuits
- Ability to perform basic stress/strain analysis
- Availability to commit to a full-time internship in a fast-paced professional environment
- Local applicants preferred as relocation assistance is not offered
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $25 to $30. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at accommodations@chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Design Engineer
Align your portfolio with U.S. standards
Convert your design documentation to U.S. customary units and formats before applying. Host employers in manufacturing and product development evaluate CAD files, tolerance specs, and drawing standards that differ significantly from metric-based engineering environments abroad.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past year and have relevant work experience, you qualify as a Trainee. Applying to host employers under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Search for J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by design engineering job titles and identify U.S. host employers who have structured training programs compatible with J-1 visa requirements. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where the employer context already fits what a designated sponsor needs to approve your placement.
Request a formal training plan from your host
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing the DS-2019. Ask your host employer early whether their engineering team has drafted this document before, since first-time hosts often underestimate the specificity required by the sponsor organization.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Design Engineer positions funded by a government or international organization, or in fields on the Skills List for your home country, can trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host employer
J-1 Trainee and Intern programs require that compensation meet minimum levels set by the host's location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the prevailing wage for Design Engineer positions in the relevant metro area before your host finalizes your offer letter.
Design Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Design Engineer role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in an engineering degree program, the Intern category applies and allows up to 12 months of practical training with a U.S. host employer. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant professional experience, the Trainee category is the right fit and allows up to 18 months, with a possible 12-month extension in some cases.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Design Engineer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status and monitor your program compliance throughout. The engineering firm where you work is the host employer, not the sponsor. You need both: a host employer willing to support the placement and a designated sponsor willing to issue the DS-2019 for that placement.
Can a Design Engineer on a J-1 visa work on proprietary or classified projects?
This is a practical issue many engineering host employers raise late in the process. J-1 exchange visitors are not eligible for security clearances, which can exclude you from certain defense, aerospace, or government-contract projects. Discuss the scope of your assigned work with the host employer before accepting, since restrictions on project access can affect whether the training plan meets your sponsor's program requirements.
How do I find U.S. engineering employers who will support a J-1 placement?
Most engineering firms are unfamiliar with the J-1 Trainee or Intern structure, so finding employers already open to it matters. Migrate Mate lets you search design engineering roles and identify host employers whose program structures are compatible with J-1 requirements, saving you from cold-pitching companies that have no experience navigating the training plan approval process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Design Engineers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for engineering disciplines, or if your J-1 program was funded by a government or international organization. If triggered, you must return to your home country for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. Your designated sponsor can confirm whether your specific situation is affected before you finalize your host employer agreement.