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Technical Support Associate roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your enrollment status and professional background. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan, while the host employer provides the day-to-day technical work experience.
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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 as a Technical Support Associate
Align your degree field with the role
Your DS-2019 training plan must show a direct connection between your academic background and the technical support work. A degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field strengthens that link and reduces the risk of sponsor rejection.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. If you've already been in the workforce, the Trainee category applies instead and requires at least one year of relevant professional experience outside the U.S.
Verify the host employer's J-1 familiarity before applying
Many technical support employers have hosted J-1 participants before, but some haven't. Ask hiring managers whether they've worked with a designated sponsor to complete a training plan. Employers unfamiliar with the DS-7002 form often stall the process after an offer.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned technical roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Technical Support Associate positions at U.S. employers with documented exchange visitor hosting history. Targeting companies already familiar with the J-1 host process cuts the time between offer and sponsor enrollment significantly.
Check your country's home residency requirement status
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), which affects your ability to change status after the program. USCIS and the State Department both assess this based on your country of origin and funding source.
Build a training plan that maps to real tasks
Designated sponsors require a completed DS-7002 training plan outlining specific technical support activities, tools, and learning objectives by phase. Generic descriptions get flagged. Detail the actual software environments, ticketing systems, and escalation workflows the host employer uses.
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Find Technical Support Associate JobsTechnical Support Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Technical Support Associate roles?
Current students and recent graduates typically qualify under the Intern category, which requires enrollment at a degree-granting institution or graduation within the past 12 months. Professionals with at least one year of prior technical support or IT experience outside the U.S. qualify under the Trainee category instead. The two categories have different DS-2019 requirements, so confirming which applies before approaching a designated sponsor matters.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Technical Support Associate position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019, review the DS-7002 training plan, and maintain compliance oversight throughout your program. The tech company or IT department where you work is the host employer, not the sponsor. Conflating the two roles leads to misdirected outreach and delayed paperwork.
Does a Technical Support Associate role qualify if the work is fully remote?
J-1 Intern and Trainee programs require a U.S.-based host worksite where the training plan can be observed and monitored. Fully remote arrangements complicate compliance because the designated sponsor must be able to conduct site visits and verify the training environment. Hybrid roles with a defined U.S. office address are far easier to enroll. Confirm the host employer's worksite setup before the designated sponsor begins the enrollment process.
How do I find Technical Support Associate positions where the employer already knows the J-1 host process?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Technical Support Associate roles at U.S. employers with exchange visitor hosting history, so you can prioritize companies that have already worked through the DS-7002 and designated sponsor coordination before. Targeting experienced host employers shortens the gap between receiving an offer and your program start date significantly.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my technical support career path after the J-1 program?
Yes. If your J-1 is subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other visa statuses or obtaining a green card. This requirement applies based on your country of origin and whether your program was government-funded. USCIS determines whether the requirement applies and whether a waiver is available in your situation.
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