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Electrical engineering CPT roles align closely with core curriculum requirements in circuits, signal processing, embedded systems, and power electronics, making it straightforward for students to demonstrate the direct connection DSOs require for CPT authorization. Students at both the undergraduate and graduate level regularly secure part-time positions during the semester and full-time roles during summer and winter breaks.
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You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.
When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage - helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-op - Summer 2027 (this is not a Summer Internship Only position) to join our team in Toledo, OH. This is an onsite full-time co-op rotation requiring daily presence at our Toledo office. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.
AI AND INNOVATION:
As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.
Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical of the Electrical Co-op position:
- Performs assigned tasks under close supervision of Department Manager or designee. Receives specific and detailed instruction.
- Learns and uses department standards, methods, and procedures respective to field of study.
- Meets various deadlines on daily duties or special projects as assigned by DM or designee.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Valid driver's license required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in a four-year Electrical Engineering degree program.
- Must be seeking a Co-op and provide at least two (2) rotations.
- Proficient in Microsoft software Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge and use of REVIT, AutoCAD, 3D packages preferred but not required.
- Good communication skills.
Overview:
You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.
When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage - helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-op - Summer 2027 (this is not a Summer Internship Only position) to join our team in Toledo, OH. This is an onsite full-time co-op rotation requiring daily presence at our Toledo office. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.
AI AND INNOVATION:
As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.
Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical of the Electrical Co-op position:
- Performs assigned tasks under close supervision of Department Manager or designee. Receives specific and detailed instruction.
- Learns and uses department standards, methods, and procedures respective to field of study.
- Meets various deadlines on daily duties or special projects as assigned by DM or designee.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Valid driver's license required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in a four-year Electrical Engineering degree program.
- Must be seeking a Co-op and provide at least two (2) rotations.
- Proficient in Microsoft software Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge and use of REVIT, AutoCAD, 3D packages preferred but not required.
- Good communication skills.
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Get Access To All JobsElectrical Engineering CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
How does electrical engineering coursework qualify a student for CPT?
CPT must be an integral part of your established curriculum, which electrical engineering programs satisfy readily. Coursework in circuits analysis, control systems, power systems, or digital signal processing maps directly to roles in hardware design, embedded systems, and power engineering. Your DSO will review the job description alongside your academic plan to confirm the connection. The stronger the overlap between your current courses and the role's technical requirements, the smoother the authorization process.
What types of electrical engineering roles are typically available for CPT students?
Hardware engineering internships, embedded systems development, power systems analysis, PCB design, RF engineering, and semiconductor testing are among the most common CPT-eligible roles for electrical engineering students. Defense contractors, semiconductor companies, utilities, and consumer electronics manufacturers all hire CPT students in these capacities. Graduate students specializing in power electronics or communications systems often find research and development roles that map tightly to their thesis work, which strengthens the CPT justification considerably.
Should electrical engineering CPT students choose part-time or full-time authorization?
Part-time CPT, capped at under 20 hours per week, is the practical choice during active semesters when you are carrying a full course load. Full-time CPT is reserved for breaks or cooperative education semesters your program has designated for work. The critical consideration is that accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your enrollment permanently eliminates OPT eligibility, so students planning to work in the U.S. after graduation should track full-time hours carefully.
What does the CPT authorization process look like for an electrical engineering internship?
The employer provides a formal offer letter describing the role, start and end dates, and hours per week. You submit that letter to your DSO along with any required departmental approval, which at most schools means a faculty sponsor or academic advisor confirming the role connects to your curriculum. The DSO then issues an updated I-20 with CPT authorization. The entire process typically takes a few business days and requires no USCIS filing and no cost to the employer.
Where is the best place to find electrical engineering CPT positions?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters roles by work authorization type, so you can browse electrical engineering positions where employers are already open to CPT candidates without sorting through listings that require citizenship or permanent residency. University career centers and engineering department co-op coordinators are also valuable because they maintain employer relationships specifically structured around CPT. Reaching out directly to semiconductor, defense, and utilities companies known to run co-op programs can surface roles before they are broadly advertised.