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Robotics Engineer roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin with a host employer.
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We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
JOB SUMMARY
Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Motion Control Engineering division is looking for a Co-Op to assist with a newly awarded customer programs related to the robotics/material handling automation industry.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a database for components, requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, and tracking supplier lead times.
- Assist with prototype builds, design of prototype assist tooling, and managing CAD data in company database systems.
- Test and create related documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSME/EE undergraduate study, JR or early SR level
- Able to work minimum 32 hours / week (40 preferred)
- Opportunity is for Summer/Fall 2022 with opportunity to extend in to 2023
- Experience with common shop hand tools
- CAD experience a plus (Pro Engineer Creo preferred)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Capable of writing reports based on testing completed
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
WORK SHIFT SCHEDULE
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.
All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
JOB SUMMARY
Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Motion Control Engineering division is looking for a Co-Op to assist with a newly awarded customer programs related to the robotics/material handling automation industry.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a database for components, requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, and tracking supplier lead times.
- Assist with prototype builds, design of prototype assist tooling, and managing CAD data in company database systems.
- Test and create related documentation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSME/EE undergraduate study, JR or early SR level
- Able to work minimum 32 hours / week (40 preferred)
- Opportunity is for Summer/Fall 2022 with opportunity to extend in to 2023
- Experience with common shop hand tools
- CAD experience a plus (Pro Engineer Creo preferred)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Capable of writing reports based on testing completed
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
WORK SHIFT SCHEDULE
No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Robotics Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation proving your robotics engineering degree maps to U.S. equivalents. J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar reviewers scrutinize whether your academic background directly supports the proposed training objectives, so credential evaluations from a NACES-recognized agency strengthen your DS-2019 application.
Build a training plan before approaching host employers
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training Plan outlining specific robotics skills you'll develop week by week. Draft this document yourself first so host employers can review and refine it rather than building it from scratch, which speeds the sponsorship timeline significantly.
Target host employers with established robotics R&D programs
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively seeking Robotics Engineers in roles that align with J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar objectives, so you're approaching organizations already familiar with hosting international engineering professionals.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many Robotics Engineer J-1 placements funded by a foreign government or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm whether your country and funding source subject you to this obligation before accepting a host offer, since a waiver process takes additional months.
Confirm your host employer's site is program-compliant
USCIS and your designated sponsor will verify that the host facility has adequate equipment, supervision, and safety protocols for robotics training. Employers lacking documented on-site mentorship structures or relevant lab infrastructure risk having your DS-2019 application denied at the sponsor review stage.
Request the DS-2019 timeline from your sponsor before signing
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue DS-2019 forms on their own processing schedules, which can range from two to eight weeks after a complete application is submitted. Build this window into your start-date negotiations with the host employer to avoid unauthorized early start.
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Find Robotics Engineer JobsRobotics Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Robotics Engineer role?
The right category depends on your career stage. Current university students completing robotics coursework typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals who have graduated and hold up to five years of post-degree robotics experience qualify under the Trainee category. Researchers at a university or institute conducting robotics research generally fit the Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar category, depending on program length and institutional affiliation.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Robotics Engineer position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your hiring employer. Entities like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and serve as your official sponsor throughout the exchange. The robotics company or research lab where you work is your host organization, a legally distinct role from the sponsoring entity.
How can I find Robotics Engineer roles open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standard job boards don't filter by J-1 host willingness, making the search inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Robotics Engineer positions at U.S. employers that align with J-1 program objectives, saving you from reaching out to companies that have never hosted an exchange visitor and don't have a sponsoring organization relationship in place.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Robotics Engineers?
It can. If your J-1 placement is funded by your home government, if the U.S. government is funding your exchange, or if your home country has designated robotics or automation skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll be subject to the two-year home residency requirement after your program ends. This requirement prevents you from changing to H-1B or applying for a green card until you've returned home or obtained a waiver.
What should a Robotics Engineer's J-1 Training Plan include?
Your Training Plan must describe specific technical skills you'll develop, the robotics systems or software involved, weekly supervision structure, and measurable learning objectives tied to each phase. Vague plans referencing general engineering tasks are commonly rejected. Detail the hardware platforms, programming environments, and project milestones your host employer will expose you to, and match each objective back to your existing academic or professional background.
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