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Technical Support roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Intern or Trainee program categories, depending on your current enrollment status and work history. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technical Support Intern to join our team in San Diego for up to 3-12 months (Full time for Summer, Part time for Fall, Spring Semesters).
This internship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Diagnostic Manufacturing environment with exposure to multiple processes including Nucleic Acid Testing and Blood Typing Solutions. Specifically, you will work in the area of Production Equipment Maintenance where you will gain knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and systems. Your responsibilities will include project support for the sitewide management of production equipment and spare parts. You will support the creation of standard operating procedures for the new computerized maintenance management system and spare parts stockrooms. You will support the creation of Bill of Materials (BOM) for all on-site equipment to ensure spare parts are assigned to each equipment. You will also support investigation of replacement options for obsolete spare parts. By standardizing processes and procedures you will improve efficiency and productivity in the Manufacturing Technical Support team.
As a Manufacturing Technical Support intern you will be working with our Maintenance, Calibration, and Engineering teams. Within this internship you will have an opportunity to gain knowledge in the areas of Preventive and Corrective Equipment Maintenance, Stockroom Management, Planning and Scheduling of Maintenance activities, and Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP). You will work with multiple functions through daily interaction, meetings, and hands-on activities. The goal at the end of the internship will be delivery.
LOCATION
Location: San Diego
PAY
Paid internship $20 per hour
WORK HOURS/WEEK
full-time during summer semester, part-time during fall and winter semester
LENGTH
up to 1 year
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive training on new maintenance and calibration management software (SAP PM)
- Receive training on new spare parts management software (SAP MM)
- Enter the manufacturing area to see the equipment running and learn about the manufacturing processes
- Review new equipment documentation and spare parts list
- Review existing inventory of spare parts and enter/update parts data into SAP
- Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for all on-site equipment to ensure spare parts are assigned to each equipment
- Upload Equipment documentation to SAP
- Create standard operating procedures for new SAP equipment management software
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to review and understand technical documentation
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Strong ability to demonstrate time management, organization, and prioritizing tasks
- Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects and be flexible to changing priorities
- Ability to identify creative solutions and be a team player
Education
Recently finished (<6 months) undergraduate degree (associates or bachelors) or degree near completion in applicable technical field
Minimum of 2+ years university experience
The estimated pay scale for Intern Manufacturing Technical Support - Spare Parts role based in California, is $20/hr. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-San Diego:USSDW - San Diego CA - Willow Ct Mfg
INTRODUCTION
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technical Support Intern to join our team in San Diego for up to 3-12 months (Full time for Summer, Part time for Fall, Spring Semesters).
This internship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Diagnostic Manufacturing environment with exposure to multiple processes including Nucleic Acid Testing and Blood Typing Solutions. Specifically, you will work in the area of Production Equipment Maintenance where you will gain knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and systems. Your responsibilities will include project support for the sitewide management of production equipment and spare parts. You will support the creation of standard operating procedures for the new computerized maintenance management system and spare parts stockrooms. You will support the creation of Bill of Materials (BOM) for all on-site equipment to ensure spare parts are assigned to each equipment. You will also support investigation of replacement options for obsolete spare parts. By standardizing processes and procedures you will improve efficiency and productivity in the Manufacturing Technical Support team.
As a Manufacturing Technical Support intern you will be working with our Maintenance, Calibration, and Engineering teams. Within this internship you will have an opportunity to gain knowledge in the areas of Preventive and Corrective Equipment Maintenance, Stockroom Management, Planning and Scheduling of Maintenance activities, and Enterprise Resource Planning software (SAP). You will work with multiple functions through daily interaction, meetings, and hands-on activities. The goal at the end of the internship will be delivery.
LOCATION
Location: San Diego
PAY
Paid internship $20 per hour
WORK HOURS/WEEK
full-time during summer semester, part-time during fall and winter semester
LENGTH
up to 1 year
YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive training on new maintenance and calibration management software (SAP PM)
- Receive training on new spare parts management software (SAP MM)
- Enter the manufacturing area to see the equipment running and learn about the manufacturing processes
- Review new equipment documentation and spare parts list
- Review existing inventory of spare parts and enter/update parts data into SAP
- Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for all on-site equipment to ensure spare parts are assigned to each equipment
- Upload Equipment documentation to SAP
- Create standard operating procedures for new SAP equipment management software
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to review and understand technical documentation
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Strong ability to demonstrate time management, organization, and prioritizing tasks
- Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects and be flexible to changing priorities
- Ability to identify creative solutions and be a team player
Education
Recently finished (<6 months) undergraduate degree (associates or bachelors) or degree near completion in applicable technical field
Minimum of 2+ years university experience
The estimated pay scale for Intern Manufacturing Technical Support - Spare Parts role based in California, is $20/hr. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-San Diego:USSDW - San Diego CA - Willow Ct Mfg
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Technical Support
Document your technical troubleshooting credentials clearly
Designated sponsors evaluate your training plan against your academic background. Compile transcripts, certifications, and any prior support-desk experience that show a direct link between your coursework and the Technical Support role you're targeting.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility before applying
If you're currently enrolled or graduated within the past 12 months, the J-1 Intern category applies. If you've been out of school longer, you need the Trainee category, which requires documented professional experience in information technology or systems support.
Target host employers already familiar with DS-2019 logistics
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers in IT operations and technical services who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Hosts who already understand the training plan requirements move through the coordination process significantly faster.
Confirm the host employer can support a structured training plan
Your designated sponsor will require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan. Before accepting any offer, verify the employer can assign a direct supervisor, outline weekly objectives, and commit to the formal mentorship the sponsor requires for DS-2019 issuance.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Technical Support positions funded by U.S. or home-country government grants, or those on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for your country, may carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your country's status and funding source with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
Negotiate your offer letter to reflect J-1 program language
Your offer letter must describe the role as a training opportunity, not permanent employment. Ask the hiring manager to frame responsibilities in terms of skill development and knowledge transfer so the language aligns with what your designated sponsor needs to approve the training plan.
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Find Technical Support JobsTechnical Support J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Technical Support roles?
Current students and recent graduates, typically within 12 months of completing a degree, use the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have been in the workforce longer and have prior technical support or IT experience use the J-1 Trainee category. The distinction matters because each has different eligibility requirements and maximum program durations, so clarify your situation with a designated sponsor before pursuing host employers.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Technical Support position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your employer. The hiring company is your host organization. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors program compliance throughout your stay. Your employer's role is to provide the training environment and supervise your work.
How do I find host employers who will coordinate with a J-1 designated sponsor?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers in technical services and IT operations who are open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Not every company in this space has gone through the DS-2019 coordination process, so targeting employers with prior J-1 hosting experience saves significant time during the placement process.
Can a Technical Support training plan satisfy a designated sponsor's requirements?
Yes, but the plan must frame the role as structured skill development rather than routine production work. Sponsors expect weekly or monthly learning objectives, a named supervisor responsible for mentorship, and a clear connection between the tasks and your educational or professional background in IT or systems support. Generic job descriptions are routinely rejected during the sponsor review.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Technical Support J-1 participants?
It depends on your country of citizenship and how the position is funded. Technical Support roles at organizations receiving U.S. government or home-country government funding may trigger the requirement. If your home country lists your occupation on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, the requirement applies regardless of funding. Confirm both conditions with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer, since the requirement affects your ability to change status or apply for certain visas afterward.
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