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Technical Support Specialist roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Intern category depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, and your host employer provides the structured training environment required under the program.
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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 Specialist
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Gather documentation proving your technical support background ties to a specific field, such as IT systems or network administration. Sponsors evaluate whether your experience matches the structured training objectives, so a vague work history creates delays.
Identify host employers with active training plans
Target companies that have previously hosted J-1 Trainees or Interns in IT or technical support functions. These employers already understand the DS-7002 training plan requirement and are far less likely to abandon the process mid-hiring.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Technical Support Specialist positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor programs. Narrowing your search this way saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting employers who have no J-1 hosting experience.
Verify your program category before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have at least one year of relevant work experience, the Trainee category fits. Applying under the wrong category causes your DS-2019 to be rejected by the designated sponsor.
Confirm the host employer accepts the 2-year rule
Some Technical Support Specialist roles in government-funded or technology-transfer programs trigger the two-year home residency requirement. Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific placement carries this condition before you sign an offer letter.
Request the DS-7002 training plan before your start date
Your designated sponsor must approve a completed DS-7002 outlining weekly technical support objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation intervals. Employers unfamiliar with this form often underestimate the detail required, so initiate that conversation early to avoid offer rescission.
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Find Technical Support Specialist JobsTechnical Support Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Technical Support Specialist roles?
Two categories typically apply. If you're a current student seeking practical experience, the Intern category covers Technical Support Specialist placements tied to your field of study. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant technical support or IT experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Your designated sponsor confirms which category applies based on your documented background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, and what does the host employer do?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your training plan compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department. Your host employer, the company where you work, provides the technical support role and structured training environment but does not hold the sponsorship designation itself.
How can I find Technical Support Specialist positions where the host employer already understands J-1 requirements?
Migrate Mate lets you search Technical Support Specialist roles filtered by employers familiar with exchange visitor programs. This matters because host employers must be willing to complete a DS-7002 training plan and coordinate with a designated sponsor. Applying to employers with no prior J-1 hosting experience dramatically increases the chance the offer falls through during the administrative phase.
Does a Technical Support Specialist role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
Not automatically. The two-year home residency requirement applies when your J-1 exchange was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or when your field appears on your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Technical support roles in certain government-adjacent technology programs may qualify. Your designated sponsor reviews your specific placement and funding source to determine whether the requirement attaches to your DS-2019.
What is the DS-7002 training plan, and who is responsible for completing it?
The DS-7002 is a structured document that details your learning objectives, supervision arrangement, and evaluation schedule for each phase of your Technical Support Specialist placement. Your host employer completes it with input from your designated sponsor, which must approve the final version before your DS-2019 is issued. The plan must reflect genuine skill development, not routine job duties, so expect your sponsor to request revisions if the training objectives are too vague.
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