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Quality Assurance Auditor roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee category for early-career auditors or the Intern category for current students. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan with the 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. Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.
REPORTS TO
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
- Automate existing tests using Python, Linux, & Embedded Platform.
- Work on the Automation Test Results web app/portal using Django + MySQL + Python + React or Node.js.
- Perform hands-on testing of platform/embedded software.
- Use GitHub to review and comment on test cases written in Python.
- File and track bugs from opening to closure after verification.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well remotely and with geographically distributed teams.
- Completed at least 1 embedded system or software project, junior or senior level.
- Completed Introduction and Advanced programming classes in at least 1 of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Python, or Java.
- Completed Data Structures and Introduction to Operating Systems classes.
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
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 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. Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.
REPORTS TO
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO CHARGEPOINT
- Automate existing tests using Python, Linux, & Embedded Platform.
- Work on the Automation Test Results web app/portal using Django + MySQL + Python + React or Node.js.
- Perform hands-on testing of platform/embedded software.
- Use GitHub to review and comment on test cases written in Python.
- File and track bugs from opening to closure after verification.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well remotely and with geographically distributed teams.
- Completed at least 1 embedded system or software project, junior or senior level.
- Completed Introduction and Advanced programming classes in at least 1 of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Python, or Java.
- Completed Data Structures and Introduction to Operating Systems classes.
- Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
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 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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Document your QA credentials before applying
Compile degree certificates, ISO 9001 or ASQ certifications, and employment verification letters before contacting any designated sponsor. Sponsors assess your training plan eligibility based on documented credentials, not self-reported experience, so gaps will stall your DS-2019 issuance.
Clarify the 2-year rule with your sponsor
Quality Assurance Auditor Trainees from countries with skills-shortage designations may face the two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 visa ends. Confirm your country and funding source with your designated sponsor early, since this affects whether you can change to H-1B visa or L-1 visa later.
Target host employers with active audit programs
Search for host employers in regulated industries like medical devices, aerospace, and food manufacturing, where internal QA audit teams are large enough to structure a compliant training plan. Employers without a dedicated QA department often can't meet the DOL's training plan specificity requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned QA roles
Filter by employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles before. Migrate Mate surfaces host employers already familiar with training plan obligations, which shortens the negotiation before your designated sponsor can approve your program.
Build a training plan around audit methodology phases
Your designated sponsor must submit a structured training plan (DS-7002) to the State Department. Frame it around discrete audit phases: documentation review, process observation, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action follow-up. Vague plans citing only 'quality assurance tasks' are routinely rejected.
Negotiate host employer sign-off before sponsor submission
The host employer must co-sign your DS-7002 training plan before your designated sponsor forwards it for DS-2019 issuance. Confirm the host's legal name, site address, and responsible supervisor in writing early, since last-minute employer-side changes reset the sponsor's internal review clock.
Quality Assurance Auditor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Quality Assurance Auditor positions?
The Trainee category fits most working professionals who have completed their degree and have at least one year of relevant QA experience outside the U.S. The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the past 12 months. Research Scholar is rarely applicable unless your auditor role is embedded in a formal research institute studying quality systems methodology.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a QA Auditor role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the employer who hires you. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 and monitor your program. The company where you perform audit work is the host employer. These are two separate entities with different legal obligations, and confusing them can delay your application.
How do I find U.S. host employers open to J-1 QA Auditor trainees?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers in quality-intensive industries who have structured roles compatible with J-1 training programs. Focus on employers in FDA-regulated manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive sectors, where internal audit functions are large enough to accommodate a formal DS-7002 training plan without disrupting operations.
Can a J-1 Quality Assurance Auditor trainee transition to an H-1B later?
It depends on whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to you. If your J-1 was funded by your home government or you're from a country on the State Department's skills-shortage list, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or most immigrant visa categories. A waiver is possible but requires meeting specific DOL or State Department criteria.
What does the DS-7002 training plan need to include for a QA Auditor role?
The DS-7002 must describe concrete, phase-based learning objectives tied to auditing competencies, not just a job description. For a QA Auditor, this typically means separate phases covering audit planning, on-site observation protocols, nonconformance documentation, and corrective action verification. Your designated sponsor will reject plans that list generic duties without measurable skill-development milestones or supervisor accountability checkpoints.