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Product Design Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Intern category depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. host employer guides the hands-on training program.
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VeSync is a portfolio company with brands that cover different categories of health & wellness products. We wouldn’t be surprised if you have one of our Levoit air purifiers in your living room or a COSORI air fryer whipping up healthy and delicious meals for you every night.
We’re a young and energetic company, we’ve had tremendous success, and we are constantly growing our team. As we garner more industry attention – just check out our accomplishments and awards by CES Innovation, iF Design, IGA, and Red Dot – we also need driven and talented people to join our team.
That brings us to you, and what you’ll be joining. Our teams are smart and diligent and take ownership of their work – they’re confident in their work but know how to collaborate with open ears and a spirit of learning. If you’re down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to strike up a conversation with, this may be a great fit for you.
Check out our brands:
levoit.com | cosori.com | etekcity.com | pawsync.com
The Opportunity:
At Vesync we’re passionate about delighting consumers with products and services from our Levoit, Cosori and Etekcity. We’re looking for a Product Design Engineering Co-op to help support our Product Innovation Team in the heart of our biggest market, North America. The Product Design Engineering Co-op will support the Senior Design Engineers in the Product Innovation team.
The role will sit in the sweet spot between Design and Engineering to create prototype and test solutions that align with our established insights/experience, marketing and brand teams based in the US.
What you will do at VeSync:
- Builder of Things – Contribute to building proof-of-concept rigs with a combination of existing own brand components together with new 3D printed or CNC parts, then build custom micro-controller PCBA’s or Arduino controllers to bring it all together that allows cross-functional teams to provide buy-in early to determine suitability on a product roadmap before moving into the internal development process.
- Communicate – You will be a strong and convincing communicator within the product innovation team, contributing to making presentations with clean data that demystifies complex engineering studies in an easy-to-understand language for both the Head of Product Innovation, as well as leadership in the US and China.
- Consumer Insights – You support guiding our design solutions by contributing to the research that goes into forming a complete picture of consumer needs and how new products will address these needs and create a delightful experience.
- Inspire – You will bring passion, creativity and drive to support a newly created team in product innovation across all of our consumer brands.
What you bring to the role:
- Education – Current student in a relevant Engineering discipline, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s program.
- Strong grasp of mechanical engineering, physics and fundamentals like thermodynamics, mechanics and fluids.
- Must have experience in Solidworks (CSWA/CSWP preferred) designing parts and assemblies for prototyping.
- Some working knowledge of electrical and electronic controls.
- Must have hands-on experience in building and testing prototypes.
- Comfortable using basic hand tools and 3D printing techniques.
- Willing to do research on consumer needs and market trends in relevant product categories.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to listen carefully, ask questions, then understand sometimes complex issues and put forward a point-of-view on next steps is critical for success in this role.
- Knowledge of robotics, microcontrollers and IDEs is preferred.
- Passionate about consumer products and innovation.
The Company:
VeSync is a portfolio company with brands that cover different categories of health & wellness products. We wouldn’t be surprised if you have one of our Levoit air purifiers in your living room or a COSORI air fryer whipping up healthy and delicious meals for you every night.
We’re a young and energetic company, we’ve had tremendous success, and we are constantly growing our team. As we garner more industry attention – just check out our accomplishments and awards by CES Innovation, iF Design, IGA, and Red Dot – we also need driven and talented people to join our team.
That brings us to you, and what you’ll be joining. Our teams are smart and diligent and take ownership of their work – they’re confident in their work but know how to collaborate with open ears and a spirit of learning. If you’re down-to-earth, approachable, and easy to strike up a conversation with, this may be a great fit for you.
Check out our brands:
levoit.com | cosori.com | etekcity.com | pawsync.com
The Opportunity:
At Vesync we’re passionate about delighting consumers with products and services from our Levoit, Cosori and Etekcity. We’re looking for a Product Design Engineering Co-op to help support our Product Innovation Team in the heart of our biggest market, North America. The Product Design Engineering Co-op will support the Senior Design Engineers in the Product Innovation team.
The role will sit in the sweet spot between Design and Engineering to create prototype and test solutions that align with our established insights/experience, marketing and brand teams based in the US.
What you will do at VeSync:
- Builder of Things – Contribute to building proof-of-concept rigs with a combination of existing own brand components together with new 3D printed or CNC parts, then build custom micro-controller PCBA’s or Arduino controllers to bring it all together that allows cross-functional teams to provide buy-in early to determine suitability on a product roadmap before moving into the internal development process.
- Communicate – You will be a strong and convincing communicator within the product innovation team, contributing to making presentations with clean data that demystifies complex engineering studies in an easy-to-understand language for both the Head of Product Innovation, as well as leadership in the US and China.
- Consumer Insights – You support guiding our design solutions by contributing to the research that goes into forming a complete picture of consumer needs and how new products will address these needs and create a delightful experience.
- Inspire – You will bring passion, creativity and drive to support a newly created team in product innovation across all of our consumer brands.
What you bring to the role:
- Education – Current student in a relevant Engineering discipline, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s program.
- Strong grasp of mechanical engineering, physics and fundamentals like thermodynamics, mechanics and fluids.
- Must have experience in Solidworks (CSWA/CSWP preferred) designing parts and assemblies for prototyping.
- Some working knowledge of electrical and electronic controls.
- Must have hands-on experience in building and testing prototypes.
- Comfortable using basic hand tools and 3D printing techniques.
- Willing to do research on consumer needs and market trends in relevant product categories.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to listen carefully, ask questions, then understand sometimes complex issues and put forward a point-of-view on next steps is critical for success in this role.
- Knowledge of robotics, microcontrollers and IDEs is preferred.
- Passionate about consumer products and innovation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Product Design Engineer
Build a portfolio proving hands-on design work
J-1 Trainee applications require a structured training plan tied to your existing skills. Document CAD projects, prototyping experience, and manufacturing exposure in a format that maps directly to the objectives your designated sponsor will submit.
Confirm your host employer can write a training plan
Not every company that posts Product Design Engineer openings understands the J-1 host-employer obligation. Before accepting an offer, verify the hiring team can produce a detailed program outlining rotation objectives, supervision, and measurable skill benchmarks.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Many host employers don't flag J-1 openness in standard job postings. Use Migrate Mate to filter Product Design Engineer positions at companies with a demonstrated history of hosting international exchange visitors.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The J-1 Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program, while Trainee is for professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Applying under the wrong category will stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year rule
Product Design Engineers funded by a foreign government or working in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to the two-year home-residency requirement before changing to H-1B or green card status. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Time your DS-2019 request against your start date
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to process a DS-2019 after the host employer submits a completed training plan. Factor that window into your offer negotiation so your program start date is realistic and your visa interview can be scheduled promptly.
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Find Product Design Engineer JobsProduct Design Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Product Design Engineer role?
Most Product Design Engineer positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category, which is designed for foreign nationals with a relevant degree plus at least one year of post-graduation experience, or five years of field experience without a degree. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and the role is part of your curriculum, the Intern category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor confirms which category fits your profile before issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019 form that makes your J-1 visa possible - not your employer. The hiring company acts as the host, providing the work site and training program. Sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT handle compliance monitoring and sign off on your training plan, but they are not placing you in a job.
How do I find Product Design Engineer host employers open to J-1 visitors?
Most standard job postings don't specify J-1 hosting capacity. Migrate Mate lets you filter Product Design Engineer roles at employers with relevant international hiring patterns, which narrows your search to companies already familiar with hosting exchange visitors. From there you approach the employer directly and confirm their willingness to complete the host-employer obligations before you engage a designated sponsor.
What documents do I need before a designated sponsor can issue my DS-2019?
You'll need a signed training plan co-developed with your host employer, proof of your degree and prior work experience, evidence of English proficiency, valid health insurance meeting J-1 minimums, and proof of ties to your home country. For Product Design Engineer applications, sponsors also expect documentation of relevant CAD, prototyping, or engineering project work that justifies the training objectives outlined in the plan.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement apply to Product Design Engineers?
It depends on your funding source and nationality. If your training is financed by a foreign government or your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for engineering fields, the two-year requirement likely applies. This means you'd need to return home for two years, or obtain a waiver, before switching to H-1B or pursuing a green card. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting a host-employer offer, since it directly affects your long-term U.S. career path.
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