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Technical Representative roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship. Host employers in manufacturing, engineering, and technology sectors regularly partner with these sponsors to place qualified candidates.
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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 Representative
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Technical Representative roles typically require a degree in engineering, applied sciences, or a related field. Gather transcripts, licenses, and any industry certifications before approaching host employers, since designated sponsors review these to confirm your training plan qualifies.
Target host employers with active training infrastructure
Manufacturers, industrial distributors, and equipment suppliers that already maintain structured onboarding programs are far more likely to partner with a J-1 designated sponsor. Look for employers who document technical skill progression, since the sponsor requires a formal training plan.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 compatible Technical Representative openings
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by employers who have demonstrated J-1 program history. Identifying host companies before contacting a sponsor saves weeks of back-and-forth during the placement and DS-2019 issuance process.
Negotiate the DS-2019 timeline before accepting an offer
Your host employer must submit training plan documentation to the designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued. Confirm this timeline with the employer at the offer stage, since processing can take several weeks and affects your program start date.
Verify your program category covers technical sales and support work
The Trainee category covers occupational fields including Engineering, Technology, and Business, which can support Technical Representative duties. Confirm your specific job duties map to an approved field before your sponsor finalizes the training plan with the host employer.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement based on home-country funding or skills-list designation. Determine your status before accepting a role, since it affects future visa changes and whether a waiver through USCIS will be necessary.
Technical Representative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Technical Representative role?
Most Technical Representative candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have a degree or post-secondary credential plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or five years of experience in lieu of a degree. Current students in a degree program may qualify under the Intern category instead. The designated sponsor confirms the correct category based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Technical Representative position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company itself. The host employer partners with that sponsor, submits a training plan, and acts as your workplace. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 form, monitors program compliance, and serves as your legal program sponsor throughout the exchange visit.
How do I find host employers that work with J-1 sponsors for Technical Representative roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Technical Representative openings at employers with J-1 program history, which narrows your list to companies already familiar with the training plan and DS-2019 process. Approaching employers who have hosted J-1 participants before significantly reduces the time needed to get a sponsor agreement in place and your program approved.
Can a Technical Representative on J-1 status change employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program is not straightforward. Your DS-2019 is tied to both the designated sponsor and the original host employer. Any change requires the sponsor's approval and may require issuing a new DS-2019 with an updated training plan. In some cases, the program must end and a new one begin, which resets your authorized program dates.
Does the J-1 Trainee program cover technical sales and field support duties?
Yes, provided the training plan accurately reflects skill development rather than routine production work. Technical Representative duties involving product demonstrations, client-site troubleshooting, and application engineering typically fall under the Engineering, Technology, or Business and Finance fields recognized by the State Department. The designated sponsor reviews the training plan to confirm the duties qualify as genuine exchange visitor training.