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Technical Director roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while your U.S. employer serves as the host site. No lottery, no annual cap.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Mt. Juliet, TN
Term: Co-op
Come join Powerex, an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology, where engineering excellence, innovation, and customer impact drive everything we do.
WHO WE ARE:
Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.
As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Our co-op program offers students meaningful, real-world experience, exposure to technical sales, and the opportunity to contribute to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Position Summary
The Co-op Technical Sales Representative will support the sales team in expanding Powerex’s presence in the medical piped equipment and laboratory markets. This role provides hands-on exposure to consultative, relationship-driven technical sales by working alongside experienced sales professionals, design engineers, distributor partners, and end users.
The co-op will assist with territory management, customer support, product education, and market development activities while developing a strong understanding of technical sales processes, customer needs, and industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with quotation, submittal, and follow-up activities
- Learn about the Medical Gas and Laboratory Gas industries – products, applications, markets, sales cycles
- Learn how to go to market with a distribution network
- Participate in customer visits, sales calls, and training sessions alongside senior sales staff
- Assist with product and application training materials and presentations
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and account tracking
- Maintain and update customer and opportunity data in CRM systems
- Learn about industry regulations, particularly NFPA 99
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree (Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred)
- Interest in technical or consultative sales and engineering-driven products
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and customers
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM exposure is a plus
- Technical curiosity — experience or coursework related to engineering systems is beneficial but not required
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Travel Requirements
- Each co-op term will involve at least one travel experience with one of our experienced technical sales representatives to make sales calls with distributors, engineers, contractors, and healthcare facilities
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed
- Co-op will work with the sales team to plan and schedule travel
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience in technical, consultative sales
- Exposure to engineering-driven products and critical infrastructure markets
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced sales and engineering professionals
- Development of communication, customer-facing, and business skills
- A strong foundation for a future career in technical sales or engineering roles
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
Location: Mt. Juliet, TN
Term: Co-op
Come join Powerex, an industry leading provider of oil free compressed air and vacuum technology, where engineering excellence, innovation, and customer impact drive everything we do.
WHO WE ARE:
Powerex designs and builds oil free compressed air and vacuum systems used in environments where performance matters most, from hospitals and laboratories to transit systems, and advanced manufacturing operations. For more than three decades, our teams of engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals have partnered with customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver highly reliable, application driven solutions.
As part of Marmon and Berkshire Hathaway, Powerex offers the stability of a well-capitalized organization combined with the agility of a growing business. Employees have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, develop technical expertise, and build long term careers while contributing to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Our co-op program offers students meaningful, real-world experience, exposure to technical sales, and the opportunity to contribute to systems that support critical infrastructure across multiple industries.
Position Summary
The Co-op Technical Sales Representative will support the sales team in expanding Powerex’s presence in the medical piped equipment and laboratory markets. This role provides hands-on exposure to consultative, relationship-driven technical sales by working alongside experienced sales professionals, design engineers, distributor partners, and end users.
The co-op will assist with territory management, customer support, product education, and market development activities while developing a strong understanding of technical sales processes, customer needs, and industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales team with quotation, submittal, and follow-up activities
- Learn about the Medical Gas and Laboratory Gas industries – products, applications, markets, sales cycles
- Learn how to go to market with a distribution network
- Participate in customer visits, sales calls, and training sessions alongside senior sales staff
- Assist with product and application training materials and presentations
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and account tracking
- Maintain and update customer and opportunity data in CRM systems
- Learn about industry regulations, particularly NFPA 99
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Currently pursuing a BS/BA degree (Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred)
- Interest in technical or consultative sales and engineering-driven products
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to interact professionally with engineers, contractors, and customers
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; CRM exposure is a plus
- Technical curiosity — experience or coursework related to engineering systems is beneficial but not required
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Travel Requirements
- Each co-op term will involve at least one travel experience with one of our experienced technical sales representatives to make sales calls with distributors, engineers, contractors, and healthcare facilities
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed
- Co-op will work with the sales team to plan and schedule travel
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience in technical, consultative sales
- Exposure to engineering-driven products and critical infrastructure markets
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced sales and engineering professionals
- Development of communication, customer-facing, and business skills
- A strong foundation for a future career in technical sales or engineering roles
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Technical Director
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
Technical Director roles must demonstrate a direct link between your degree field and your creative or production responsibilities. Document project scope, team size, and technical systems you've led so your training plan reflects genuine specialty-level work.
Confirm your J-1 category before applying
If you're within five years of graduation and lack prior U.S. work experience, the Trainee category applies. Professionals with established careers and no recent degree typically qualify as Specialists. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 delays.
Search for J-1-eligible Technical Director roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers actively hosting international professionals in production, creative, or technology leadership roles, so you target organizations already familiar with J-1 visa host requirements and training plan obligations.
Request a signed training plan before accepting an offer
Your designated sponsor requires a completed DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing the DS-2019. Confirm your host employer will complete this document, and negotiate its terms during the offer stage rather than after signing.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Technical Directors from countries listed on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or whose J-1 is government-funded, may face a two-year home residency requirement. This affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility, so verify your status before committing to a host employer.
Verify the host employer meets DOL wage obligations
Your designated sponsor will check that your offered compensation meets program minimums. Cross-reference the role against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area before the training plan is submitted to avoid last-minute renegotiation.
Technical Director J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Director role?
Most Technical Directors qualify under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you're within five years of graduation or early in your professional career. Specialist applies to established professionals with recognized expertise in production, creative direction, or technology systems. A State Department-designated sponsor evaluates your background and assigns the appropriate category before issuing your DS-2019.
Who sponsors a J-1 visa for a Technical Director, the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, issues your DS-2019 and serves as your visa sponsor. Your U.S. employer is the host site, not the visa sponsor. The host provides your training environment and signs the DS-7002 training plan, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Technical Director?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers in media, entertainment, technology, and live events that have hosted international professionals in senior production or creative roles. Targeting organizations already experienced with J-1 host obligations speeds up the training plan process and reduces the risk of an employer withdrawing after an offer because of unfamiliarity with the program.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Technical Directors on J-1 visas?
It depends on your country of origin and funding source. Technical Directors from nations on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or whose J-1 is funded by a home or U.S. government agency, are subject to the two-year foreign residency requirement before changing to H-1B or permanent resident status. Check your DS-2019 and consult your designated sponsor to confirm whether this requirement applies to your specific situation.
What does the DS-7002 training plan cover for a Technical Director position?
The DS-7002 outlines your specific learning objectives, the skills or techniques you'll develop, and the phase-by-phase schedule of your training. For a Technical Director, this typically includes production system management, cross-department coordination, and technical workflow oversight. Your designated sponsor reviews and approves the plan before issuing the DS-2019, so it must reflect genuine skill development rather than routine employment duties.