J-1 Visa Electronic Assembler Jobs

Electronic Assembler positions in the United States are accessible to international candidates through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, which cover hands-on manufacturing and technical training. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan with the host employer.

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Overview

Open Jobs115+
Top Visa TypeJ-1
Work Type90% On-site
Top LocationEnglewood Cliffs, NJ
Most JobsGaylor Electric, Inc.

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Electronic Warfare Knowledge Graph & AI Analytics Intern
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Electronic Warfare Knowledge Graph & AI Analytics Intern
KBR
Huntsville, Alabama
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
Data Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Cummins
Electronic Systems - Co-Op Positions
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Electronic Systems - Co-Op Positions
Cummins
Columbus, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Robotics Engineering
$3,900/mo - $7,300/mo
Hybrid
Bachelor's
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California State University, Fresno
Equipment Technician I or II, Electronic
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California State University, Fresno
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Equipment Technician I or II, Electronic
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Associate's

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Lunar Energy
Power Electronics Intern
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Power Electronics Intern
Lunar Energy
San Francisco, California
Electrical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$25/hr - $40/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Visteon
Power Electronics Intern
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Power Electronics Intern
Visteon
Van Buren, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Electronic Assembler

Verify your training plan meets DOL standards

Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan detailing the skills you'll develop at each assembly stage. Have your host employer specify discrete competencies, equipment, and timelines before submitting to your designated sponsor for review.

Confirm the Intern versus Trainee category fit

If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past year or hold relevant work experience, the Trainee category is the correct match for Electronic Assembler roles.

Check whether your role carries the two-year home residency requirement

Some J-1 Trainee placements trigger a two-year home-country requirement, particularly if your position is government-funded or your field is on your country's skills list. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.

Search Migrate Mate for J-1 compatible manufacturing roles

Use Migrate Mate to filter Electronic Assembler openings at U.S. employers already familiar with hosting J-1 participants, narrowing your search to companies whose production environments align with structured technical training plans.

Ask host employers about prior J-1 hosting experience

Manufacturing facilities that have hosted J-1 Trainees before already understand the DS-7002 training plan format and the designated sponsor's site visit requirements, which significantly reduces onboarding friction for both you and the employer.

Align your O*NET profile with your training plan objectives

Designated sponsors cross-reference your training plan against the O*NET occupation profile for Electronic Assemblers. Ensure your listed competencies, such as soldering, circuit board inspection, and quality control, map directly to that occupational definition.

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Electronic Assembler J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Which J-1 program category covers Electronic Assembler positions?

The Trainee category covers Electronic Assembler roles for candidates who have graduated within the past year or have relevant professional experience. The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program in electronics, manufacturing technology, or a related field. Your designated sponsor, not the hiring employer, determines which category applies to your specific background and training objectives.

Who issues the DS-2019 for an Electronic Assembler role, and what is the employer's role?

A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, issues the DS-2019 and acts as your official visa sponsor. The manufacturing facility or electronics company where you actually work is your host employer. The host signs the DS-7002 training plan but is not the visa sponsor. Confusing these two roles is one of the most common sources of delays in the J-1 process.

How detailed does the training plan need to be for an Electronic Assembler J-1 placement?

Very detailed. The DS-7002 training plan must break down each phase of your program, specifying which assembly techniques, quality inspection methods, and equipment you'll work with during each period. Vague plans citing only general 'manufacturing experience' are routinely rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer's supervisor typically drafts this document in coordination with the sponsor organization's program officer.

How do I find U.S. employers that are open to hosting J-1 Electronic Assemblers?

Use Migrate Mate to search for Electronic Assembler roles at U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 program requirements. Because J-1 hosting involves structured training plans, site visits, and sponsor oversight, targeting employers who have hosted international trainees before reduces the risk of an offer falling through during the documentation phase.

Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Electronic Assembler J-1 Trainees?

It depends on two factors: whether your home country has identified your occupational field on its skills shortage list, and whether your training is financed by a U.S. or foreign government agency. Electronic assembly is not universally on skills lists, but candidates from certain countries may still be subject to the requirement. Your designated sponsor will assess this before issuing your DS-2019, and a J-1 waiver through USCIS is possible if you qualify.

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