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Technical Editor roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin work with a U.S. host employer.
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Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply!
About the role:
Ampere is seeking a Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Intern.
Internship period is full-time for summer 2026 (May/June - August/September).
What you’ll achieve:
- Work side by side with your mentor to plan, schedule, and execute the design of components and assemblies related to Ampere products.
- Develop concepts and design mechanical and electromechanical components/systems for validation tools.
- Collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
- Partner with Procurement team for supplier quotations and delivery of prototypes.
- Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations at component and system level. Optimize designs using combination of CFD and first order calculations. Correlate simulation models to empirical data.
- Design and conduct thermal testing, prepare results reports, and troubleshoot or root cause issues that arise.
- Create documentation including specifications, drawings, tolerance analysis, work instructions, and validation plans.
- Release documentation in Product Lifecycle Management system using standard processes.
- Learn and practice documentation and presentation of designs, plans, and results.
About you:
- 1+ year(s) of experience in Dassault’s SolidWorks. Prefer experience with drawing creation, large assembly management and/or CircuitWorks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office products (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Strong data analytical skills and experience with lab environments
- Ability to analyze problems, develop innovative solutions when required, and deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
Education:
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or related field. Bachelor's degree students are also considered.
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our interns and providing a competitive rewards package that includes an hourly rate and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is between $46 and $51 per hour.
Benefits highlights include:
- Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mentorship and on-the-job training from industry experts
- Ergo friendly desk set-up
- Vibrant game rooms to take a break and bond with colleagues
- Micro-kitchens with a variety of healthy snacks, espresso, and refreshing drinks
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our interns to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our internship opportunities with you through the interview process.
Internships are open to all eligible students regardless of age including veterans who returned to school.
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Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Description
Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply!
About the role:
Ampere is seeking a Thermal/Mechanical Engineering Intern.
Internship period is full-time for summer 2026 (May/June - August/September).
What you’ll achieve:
- Work side by side with your mentor to plan, schedule, and execute the design of components and assemblies related to Ampere products.
- Develop concepts and design mechanical and electromechanical components/systems for validation tools.
- Collaborate with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
- Partner with Procurement team for supplier quotations and delivery of prototypes.
- Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations at component and system level. Optimize designs using combination of CFD and first order calculations. Correlate simulation models to empirical data.
- Design and conduct thermal testing, prepare results reports, and troubleshoot or root cause issues that arise.
- Create documentation including specifications, drawings, tolerance analysis, work instructions, and validation plans.
- Release documentation in Product Lifecycle Management system using standard processes.
- Learn and practice documentation and presentation of designs, plans, and results.
About you:
- 1+ year(s) of experience in Dassault’s SolidWorks. Prefer experience with drawing creation, large assembly management and/or CircuitWorks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office products (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
- Strong data analytical skills and experience with lab environments
- Ability to analyze problems, develop innovative solutions when required, and deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
Education:
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or related field. Bachelor's degree students are also considered.
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our interns and providing a competitive rewards package that includes an hourly rate and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is between $46 and $51 per hour.
Benefits highlights include:
- Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mentorship and on-the-job training from industry experts
- Ergo friendly desk set-up
- Vibrant game rooms to take a break and bond with colleagues
- Micro-kitchens with a variety of healthy snacks, espresso, and refreshing drinks
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our interns to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our internship opportunities with you through the interview process.
Internships are open to all eligible students regardless of age including veterans who returned to school.
LI-TC
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Editor
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
Technical editors who document software, engineering systems, or regulated industries qualify more cleanly under J-1 Trainee criteria. Compile writing samples that show domain-specific terminology, structured authoring tools, and style guide adherence before approaching any host employer.
Verify your J-1 category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have relevant work experience, you qualify as a Trainee. Applying under the wrong category forces your designated sponsor to reject your DS-2019 application before any host employer involvement.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned editorial roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers hiring technical editors who have a history of hosting exchange visitors. Targeting employers already familiar with the DS-2019 and training plan process shortens your offer-to-sponsorship timeline considerably.
Build a detailed training plan with your host employer
Your designated sponsor requires a written training plan before issuing the DS-2019. For technical editor roles, this plan should specify the content management systems, markup languages, or documentation frameworks you'll train on, and the measurable skills you'll gain each quarter.
Confirm home-residency requirement status early
Some technical editor placements, particularly at government-funded research institutions or through certain bilateral agreements, trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement. Ask your designated sponsor whether your specific host employer and funding source activate this requirement before accepting an offer.
Clarify who files the DS-2019 before signing anything
Your host employer does not file your J-1 visa paperwork. The DS-2019 comes from your designated sponsor organization such as AIPT or Cultural Vistas. Confirm which sponsor your host employer works with before the offer stage so there are no administrative delays at the start of your program.
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Find Technical Editor JobsTechnical Editor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers technical editor positions?
Most technical editor positions fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you have a relevant degree and some professional experience, or the Intern category if you're currently enrolled in a post-secondary program. The Specialist category applies in rarer cases where the role requires highly specialized expertise without fitting a structured trainee framework. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Does the hiring employer sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. The J-1 visa is not employer-sponsored the way an H-1B is. Your hiring company is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or InterExchange, issues your DS-2019 and administers your program. The host employer participates by agreeing to the training plan and meeting program requirements, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 technical editor?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and technical editor roles where J-1 exchange visitors are welcome. Targeting employers who already understand the DS-2019 and training plan process saves significant time, since unfamiliar employers often delay or decline once they learn a designated sponsor must be involved. Focusing your search on organizations in regulated industries, such as software, aerospace, or medical devices, also improves your odds because those sectors routinely document complex processes.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement apply to technical editors?
It depends on your funding source, your home country's bilateral agreements with the United States, and the nature of your host employer. Technical editors placed at government-funded research institutions or funded by a government agency may trigger the two-year rule under INA Section 212(e). You'll need a waiver from the State Department if you want to change status or apply for certain immigrant visas without first returning home. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
What does the training plan need to include for a technical editor role?
Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan that goes beyond a general job description. For technical editing, this means specifying the documentation tools you'll use, the style standards or markup languages you'll learn, measurable competency goals for each phase of the program, and supervision arrangements. Plans that read like a standard employment contract rather than a skills-development program are commonly rejected. Work with your host employer to frame the role as a learning experience with clear progression milestones.
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