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Technical Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the work, while your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 and oversees your training plan.
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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 Intern
Build a training plan before applying
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft specific learning objectives tied to your field of study so host employers can co-sign a credible plan from day one.
Confirm your enrollment status qualifies
The J-1 Intern category requires full-time enrollment at a degree-granting institution abroad or graduation within 12 months. If you've been out of school longer, you'll need the Trainee category instead, which has different eligibility timelines.
Target host employers with prior J-1 experience
Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Intern roles by employers who have hosted J-1 participants before. Hosts unfamiliar with the DS-2019 co-signature process often slow down or derail offers unintentionally.
Ask about the home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Intern participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain U.S. visa statuses. Check your DS-2019 and your country's bilateral agreements before accepting an offer.
Verify the host meets DOL wage standards
Your designated sponsor must confirm your internship compensation meets applicable wage requirements. Cross-check the offered role against the OFLC Wage Search or O*NET to confirm the position aligns with prevailing rates in your field.
Understand the 30-day grace period timeline
After your program end date, you have a 30-day grace period to prepare for departure or change status. Negotiate your offer start and end dates carefully so your training plan covers your full intended internship without a gap.
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Find Technical Intern JobsTechnical Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Technical Intern roles?
Most Technical Intern positions fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for current students or recent graduates pursuing internships directly related to their field of study. If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you would instead qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers early-career professionals with at least one year of relevant work experience.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Technical Intern?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for monitoring your program. Your host employer provides the technical work environment and co-signs your Training/Internship Placement Plan, but cannot sponsor the J-1 itself.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 Technical Interns?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 participants in technical roles. Many engineering, IT, and research employers accept J-1 interns but don't prominently advertise it. Targeting companies with prior J-1 hosting experience reduces friction when it comes time for the host to co-sign your Training/Internship Placement Plan with your designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 Intern visa have a cap or lottery?
No. Unlike the H-1B visa, the J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery. Placements are approved on a rolling basis throughout the year, as long as you have a qualifying offer, a completed Training/Internship Placement Plan, and a designated sponsor willing to issue your DS-2019. This makes the J-1 pathway significantly more predictable to plan around.
Can I stay in the U.S. and switch to another visa after my J-1 Technical Intern program ends?
Possibly, but you need to check whether you're subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, which appears on your DS-2019. If it applies, you must return home for two years before obtaining an H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visa, unless you receive a waiver. Waivers are granted by USCIS in limited circumstances, including hardship, persecution risk, or a request from a U.S. government agency.
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