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Technical Engagement Manager roles in the United States are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, and host employers provide the structured training environment that makes these placements viable.
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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 Engagement Manager
Frame your experience as structured training
J-1 visa Trainee and Specialist categories require a formal training plan, not just a job description. Document how your Technical Engagement Manager role builds on prior education or work in a logical, phase-by-phase progression before approaching any host employer.
Verify your category against career stage
Trainee status applies if you graduated within the past 12 months or have under one year of experience. Specialist status suits seasoned professionals in a recognized field. Applying under the wrong category is a common reason designated sponsors reject training plan submissions.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Tech-sector companies that already host J-1 participants have compliance teams familiar with training plan sign-off and SEVIS reporting. Search Migrate Mate to find roles at employers with demonstrated J-1 hosting experience in client-facing or solutions engineering functions.
Align your role's wage to OFLC Wage Search data
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Pull the wage level for Technical Engagement Manager or the nearest SOC code using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, so the training plan clears sponsor review without a resubmission.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your home country government funded your exchange or if you are a national of a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may face a two-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B visa or a green card. Confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Secure the DS-2019 before your start date
Your host employer cannot legally onboard you until your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 and SEVIS records are active. Build at least six to eight weeks of lead time between offer acceptance and your proposed start date to allow training plan review and State Department processing.
Technical Engagement Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Engagement Manager role?
Most Technical Engagement Manager candidates qualify under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you graduated within the past 12 months or have fewer than 12 months of post-degree work experience. Specialist applies to professionals with at least one year of experience and recognized expertise in business development, solutions consulting, or a related technical field. Your designated sponsor confirms the correct category when reviewing your training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Technical Engagement Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the hiring company. The employer functions as the host organization, providing the work environment and signing the training plan. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, maintains your SEVIS record, and monitors program compliance throughout your placement. Confusing the two roles can delay your start date if you approach the wrong party for paperwork.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for this role?
The training plan must describe the specific skills, knowledge, and competencies you will develop, broken into phases with defined timelines. For a Technical Engagement Manager, this typically covers client discovery methodology, product demonstration techniques, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional coordination. Vague plans that read like a standard job description are regularly rejected by designated sponsors. Your host employer's HR or legal team usually drafts the plan, but you should review it before submission.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Technical Engagement Managers?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles at employers familiar with hosting international professionals in client-facing and technical roles. Because J-1 hosting requires a formal training plan and SEVIS compliance, companies with prior J-1 experience move faster through the process. Filtering your search by employers with a history of structured international programs saves significant time compared to cold outreach.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Technical Engagement Managers on a J-1?
It can. If your home country's government funded your exchange program, or if your country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to H-1B status or applying for a green card. This does not affect the J-1 placement itself, but it matters if you plan to stay in the United States long-term after the program. Your designated sponsor can tell you at the outset whether the requirement applies to your situation.