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Technical Sales Representative roles blend product knowledge with client-facing communication, making them a natural fit for CPT if your program covers marketing, business development, or engineering. Your DSO must confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum before you accept any offer.
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Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to verify mass production quality systems are running properly. Confirm quality records are completed properly. Support determination of root cause for quality issues and aid in the process of troubleshooting. Sorting of suspect products. Audit mass production line stations. Support activities concerning quality improvement, quality systems development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. This would include assisting all departments in continuous improvement activity to reduce waste related to lean manufacturing and follow up with line side improvements.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train or Confirm training of Production Associates to the Standard Operating Procedures at a level that insures quality products to the customer, smooth production, low scrap, and no rejects.
- Assist with machine start-up(s) and Master Checks per schedule. Machine troubleshooting as needed.
- Work on line to cover absenteeism and to insure your complete sign-off of every station.
- Assist with daily activities (Repairs, 6S, Dock Sorts, MRB, Scrap, Weld Jig Changes, Machine Re-sets, etc.).
- Confirm machine and assembly stations remain stocked with components. Drive fork-lift as needed.
- Fills in and Updates White Board Notes for Daily Production Meetings.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Promote and carry out the "Hitachi Astemo Philosophy"
- Become fork truck trained
- Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
- Maintain clean and orderly work environment
- Interacts with various levels of associates
- Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives
- Maintain knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment within Hitachi Astemo
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
- Uses MES for Repair, Scrap and Production reporting
Qualifications
Requirement:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2-year related work experience
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Beneficial:
- 2-year College Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Quality or Other Engineering
- IATF Auditor certification
Workings Conditions:
Physical Demands:
- Factory Setting with Noise
- Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Travel: Requires less than 5% travel
Equipment Used:
- Personal Computer
- Basic Measuring Devices
Why Hitachi Astemo?
At Hitachi Astemo, Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit are practiced values - we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.
Sound Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Sales Representative CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Representative role qualify for CPT?
It depends on how your school defines an integral curricular component. Most business, marketing, and engineering programs explicitly list applied sales, negotiation, or product commercialization as qualifying activity. Your DSO evaluates the specific job description against your enrolled courses, so bring a written duties outline to that meeting rather than a generic job title.
Can I do CPT as a Technical Sales Representative at a startup without an HR department?
Yes, but smaller employers carry more risk. Startups without dedicated HR sometimes don't know how to complete I-9 verification correctly for F-1 students or aren't enrolled in E-Verify. Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer can issue a formal offer letter on company letterhead that specifies your start date, end date, and hours per week, your DSO requires those details to authorize CPT.
How does CPT for this role affect my future OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, no matter how many semesters you use it, doesn't affect OPT. Full-time CPT is the risk: 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your post-completion OPT entirely. A semester-long full-time Technical Sales internship is typically under 12 months, but track cumulative full-time hours across all CPT authorizations, not just one employer.
What should I tell hiring managers who don't know what CPT is?
Frame it around what they care about: you're authorized to work immediately, the authorization comes from your school and USCIS, and they don't file any petition or pay any government fees. CPT is your authorization, not theirs. Bring a copy of your I-20 with the CPT endorsement to interviews so the recruiter can hand it directly to HR. You can find employers already familiar with F-1 authorization through Migrate Mate.
Can my CPT Technical Sales role be remote, and does location matter for authorization?
Remote CPT is permitted, but your I-20 CPT authorization must list an employer location. If the company's headquarters is in one state but you'll work remotely from your university city, clarify with your DSO which address to record. Some DSOs require the work location to be in the same metropolitan area as your campus, so confirm the policy before signing a remote offer.