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Technical Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the U.S. employer serves as your host. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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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 Manager
Document your technical leadership credentials precisely
J-1 visa Trainee and Specialist categories require evidence of relevant degree-plus-experience combinations. Compile transcripts, performance reviews, and project portfolios that show progression from individual contributor to technical oversight before contacting any host employer.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
If you graduated within the past year, Trainee is your category. Professionals with five or more years of post-degree technical management experience qualify as Specialists. Applying under the wrong category stalls the DS-2019 issuance process significantly.
Search Migrate Mate to identify receptive host employers
Not every company understands the host-employer model or knows a designated sponsor organization. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 structures, so you reach decision-makers who can act on your application without a lengthy internal education process.
Verify the host employer can meet training plan requirements
J-1 Technical Manager placements require a detailed training plan showing structured skill development, not just job performance. Confirm the host employer can assign a supervisor, allocate mentorship time, and document your progress in the format your designated sponsor requires.
Ask whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Technical Managers funded by a home-country government or working in skills on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year return requirement before changing to H-1B visa or permanent residency. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
Align your offer timeline with DS-2019 processing windows
Designated sponsor organizations typically need three to six weeks to issue a DS-2019 after receiving a completed training plan and host employer agreement. Build that window into your start-date negotiation so your offer letter reflects a realistic entry date.
Technical Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Manager role?
Most Technical Manager placements fall under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you're within one year of completing a degree and have limited post-graduation experience. Specialist applies if you have substantial post-degree experience in a field not yet represented in the United States at the same level. Neither category is employer-sponsored; a State Department-designated organization issues your DS-2019 and administers the program.
Who is the actual visa sponsor for a J-1 Technical Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. These organizations issue the DS-2019 form, maintain compliance, and sign the training plan. The hiring company is your host employer, not your sponsor. This distinction matters because the host employer must formally agree to the program terms before the sponsor can issue your documents.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Technical Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 host arrangements, which cuts the time you spend educating companies on the program structure. Many technical management roles attract employers in engineering, manufacturing, and technology sectors who have used the J-1 host model before and understand the training plan requirement.
What does the training plan requirement mean for a Technical Manager applicant?
Your designated sponsor will require a formal training plan before issuing the DS-2019. For a Technical Manager, this plan must outline specific competencies you'll develop, not just responsibilities you'll hold. The host employer designates a supervisor, sets measurable learning objectives, and agrees to periodic progress reporting. Vague job descriptions won't satisfy this requirement, so you and the host employer need to build the plan collaboratively in advance.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Technical Manager J-1 holders?
It can. If your J-1 placement is funded by your home-country government or if your technical specialization appears on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to a two-year return requirement before switching to H-1B status or applying for permanent residency. Your designated sponsor is the authoritative source on whether your specific situation triggers this requirement, and you should confirm it before accepting any offer.