CPT Design Engineer Jobs
Design Engineer CPT roles give F-1 students hands-on engineering work that must tie directly to your degree program and be pre-authorized by your DSO before your start date. Employers in product development, manufacturing, and systems engineering regularly hire CPT students for full-time and part-time rotations tied to coursework.
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: May/June 2026 (6-Month Program)
About Maesa:
The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands.
Position Overview:
As a Design Engineer Co-Op, you’ll work alongside our Los Angeles-based team to support the design, development, and engineering of beauty product packaging. You'll gain real-world experience in turning creative design concepts into functional packaging solutions—working with a cross-functional global team from concept through to manufacturable files.
This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science, Product Design, or related fields and looking to gain practical experience in the cosmetics and consumer goods industries.
This co-op position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during the Fall 2025 semester (approximately September through February) and will require to be onsite at our LA office a minimum of 4x a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the conversion of conceptual packaging designs into engineered 3D CAD models suitable for manufacturing.
- Assist with creating and updating SolidWorks files, 2D drawings, and visual schematics.
- Collaborate on the evaluation of materials and manufacturing processes including injection molding, blow molding, and decoration techniques.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and product functionality.
- Help manage prototype development and 3D printing of packaging components.
- Work with international engineering teams and vendors to help bring designs to life.
- Review product testing data (e.g. drop tests, vibration tests) and document feedback.
- Contribute to project organization, timelines, and reporting.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience working on real packaging projects from ideation to execution.
- Exposure to engineering standards and manufacturing processes in the beauty industry.
- Opportunities to develop technical skills in CAD, design for manufacturing (DFM), and prototyping.
- Mentorship from experienced design engineers.
- Insight into product development and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software (coursework or internship experience a plus).
- Interest in consumer products, especially beauty or CPG packaging.
- Strong attention to detail and an eagerness to learn.
- Excellent communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Compensation:
$20/hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Co-Op – Design Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: May/June 2026 (6-Month Program)
About Maesa:
The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands.
Position Overview:
As a Design Engineer Co-Op, you’ll work alongside our Los Angeles-based team to support the design, development, and engineering of beauty product packaging. You'll gain real-world experience in turning creative design concepts into functional packaging solutions—working with a cross-functional global team from concept through to manufacturable files.
This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science, Product Design, or related fields and looking to gain practical experience in the cosmetics and consumer goods industries.
This co-op position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week during the Fall 2025 semester (approximately September through February) and will require to be onsite at our LA office a minimum of 4x a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the conversion of conceptual packaging designs into engineered 3D CAD models suitable for manufacturing.
- Assist with creating and updating SolidWorks files, 2D drawings, and visual schematics.
- Collaborate on the evaluation of materials and manufacturing processes including injection molding, blow molding, and decoration techniques.
- Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and product functionality.
- Help manage prototype development and 3D printing of packaging components.
- Work with international engineering teams and vendors to help bring designs to life.
- Review product testing data (e.g. drop tests, vibration tests) and document feedback.
- Contribute to project organization, timelines, and reporting.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience working on real packaging projects from ideation to execution.
- Exposure to engineering standards and manufacturing processes in the beauty industry.
- Opportunities to develop technical skills in CAD, design for manufacturing (DFM), and prototyping.
- Mentorship from experienced design engineers.
- Insight into product development and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software (coursework or internship experience a plus).
- Interest in consumer products, especially beauty or CPG packaging.
- Strong attention to detail and an eagerness to learn.
- Excellent communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Compensation:
$20/hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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Get Access To All JobsDesign Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your DSO can draw a direct line between the job duties and a course or program requirement in your curriculum. Design Engineer positions in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering typically qualify because the core tasks, prototyping, CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, map to standard engineering coursework. Bring the job description to your DSO appointment rather than just the title.
Can I work full-time as a Design Engineer on CPT?
You can, but full-time CPT authorization comes with a significant consequence: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility after graduation. Most F-1 students in engineering programs structure Design Engineer CPT as part-time or limit full-time rotations to under 12 cumulative months to preserve their post-graduation work authorization options.
How do I find Design Engineer employers who understand CPT?
Search for Design Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with a verified history of sponsoring work visas. Employers already filing LCAs and H-1B visa petitions for engineers are far more likely to have HR processes in place to handle CPT onboarding paperwork without confusion or delays.
What documents does a Design Engineer CPT employer typically need?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization for their specific company, your F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record. Some employers running E-Verify will also complete Form I-9 on your first day using these documents. Provide the authorization letter from your DSO early to avoid onboarding delays.
Does CPT as a Design Engineer count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
CPT experience can strengthen an H-1B petition by demonstrating a pattern of work in a qualifying specialty occupation, but it doesn't substitute for the degree requirement. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Your engineering degree carries the eligibility; the CPT experience documents your practical application of it.