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Electronic Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee your placement, while the U.S. employer serves as your host. Finding a host with J-1 sponsorship experience is the first practical hurdle.
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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.
REPORTS TO
Senior Director, Systems Engineering
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
ChargePoint is looking for a creative and highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer Intern to help ensure that our products meet high design, development, and production quality. The position will play a key role in driving many aspects of developing high-quality systems. THIS IS A TEMP ROLE
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
- Come up with a detailed development test plan from the requirements by collaborating with HW and SW teams and actively take part in prioritizing test needs.
- Support Systems Design Engineers in the product development with characterization testing.
- Bring your experience with high-voltage and high-power testing to create safe test setups and guide other engineers/technicians on the practices.
- Bring your experience with development test procedures and processes into the team, identify bottlenecks, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
- Work with engineers and technicians to set up test benches to take the product from prototype to regulatory and release it into manufacturing.
- Automate the test benches to improve testing efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (POWER ELECTRONICS) or equivalent industry experience.
- 2+ years of experience in development testing of electrical equipment.
- Experience with designing, setting up the test benches, and executing the test sequences.
- Experience with working on high voltage systems (600Vac/ 1000VDC).
- Needs to be hands-on with tools & modifications, adept with the use of instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes and power analyzers, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Familiar with basic Linux commands.
- Familiarity with interpreting communication standards & protocols and applying them to the product testing.
- Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and providing direction to technicians.
LOCATION
Campbell, CA
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's needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
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.
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
Senior Director, Systems Engineering
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
ChargePoint is looking for a creative and highly motivated Power Electronics Engineer Intern to help ensure that our products meet high design, development, and production quality. The position will play a key role in driving many aspects of developing high-quality systems. THIS IS A TEMP ROLE
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
- Come up with a detailed development test plan from the requirements by collaborating with HW and SW teams and actively take part in prioritizing test needs.
- Support Systems Design Engineers in the product development with characterization testing.
- Bring your experience with high-voltage and high-power testing to create safe test setups and guide other engineers/technicians on the practices.
- Bring your experience with development test procedures and processes into the team, identify bottlenecks, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
- Work with engineers and technicians to set up test benches to take the product from prototype to regulatory and release it into manufacturing.
- Automate the test benches to improve testing efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (POWER ELECTRONICS) or equivalent industry experience.
- 2+ years of experience in development testing of electrical equipment.
- Experience with designing, setting up the test benches, and executing the test sequences.
- Experience with working on high voltage systems (600Vac/ 1000VDC).
- Needs to be hands-on with tools & modifications, adept with the use of instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes and power analyzers, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Familiar with basic Linux commands.
- Familiarity with interpreting communication standards & protocols and applying them to the product testing.
- Enjoys working in cross-functional groups and providing direction to technicians.
LOCATION
Campbell, CA
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's needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.
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.
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Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalencies
Before applying, verify that your engineering degree maps to U.S. accreditation standards. Employers and designated sponsors both assess this. A credential evaluation through a NACES-member service strengthens your DS-2019 application and prevents delays at the training-plan review stage.
Identify your J-1 category before targeting roles
If you are currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you hold a degree and have prior work experience in electronic engineering, you qualify as a Trainee. Applying under the wrong category can invalidate your DS-2019 before your program even starts.
Search for roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers and electronic engineering roles that align with J-1 visa sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from pursuing host organizations that have no experience with DS-2019 placements or structured training plans.
Build a training plan before your offer stage
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft your learning objectives, supervision structure, and phase timelines in advance so your host employer can sign off quickly and avoid bottlenecks in the approval process.
Confirm whether your role carries a home residency requirement
Electronic engineering roles funded by your home government or involving specialized skills may trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer, since this restriction affects future visa changes.
Verify host employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Designated sponsors and USCIS expect host employers to maintain legal authorization compliance throughout your J-1 program. Confirm your prospective host is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign a training plan, as non-enrolled employers may be rejected during the sponsor's vetting process.
Electronic Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an electronic engineer?
It depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who hold a degree in electrical or electronic engineering and have at least one year of relevant work experience qualify under the Trainee category. Research Scientists or engineers at universities or national labs may qualify as Research Scholars instead.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an electronic engineer?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and oversee your program compliance. Your U.S. employer is the host organization. The host provides the work environment and signs the training plan, but has no authority to issue visa documents independently.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 electronic engineer?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and engineering roles that are aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you are not cold-contacting companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process. Focus on employers in semiconductor, defense, or research sectors, where international exchange programs are more common and structured training plans are easier to justify to a designated sponsor.
Can an electronic engineering role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
Yes, in certain situations. If your training is funded by your home government, your home country's government requests your return, or your skills appear on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Your designated sponsor can review your DS-2019 situation and advise on whether a waiver application is appropriate.
What does a J-1 training plan need to cover for an electronic engineer?
Your Training or Internship Placement Plan must outline the specific technical skills you will develop, the phases of training with time allocations, your supervision structure, and how the program connects to your prior education or experience. For electronic engineering, this typically includes circuit design, testing protocols, or embedded systems work. Your designated sponsor reviews and approves this plan before issuing the DS-2019.