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Technical Editor roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa 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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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 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.
Technical 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 visa 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.