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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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Electrical Design Engineering Intern
Requisition ID: 5764
Job Location: Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Intern or Co Op
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.
Job Purpose
Design, develop, and validate embedded electronic products, assemblies, systems, and processes from concept through production stage, and make modifications as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate design concepts including materials, specifications, equipment, or machines.
- Evaluate new and existing circuits for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass electrical qualification tests.
- Utilize simulation software and proof-of-concept prototypes as needed to validate new circuits and subsystems.
- Perform hardware validation, driver development, and support manufacturing programming through test flows.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, layout, IO selection, and hardware requirements for others in the team.
- Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
- Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
- May provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or processes.
Experience Required
Actively enrolled student pursuing a Bachelors' or Master's degree in engineering with focus in an embedded systems related technical field (electrical, electronics, agriculture, systems, or computer engineering).
Preferred Qualifications
- Able to demonstrate/discuss a coursework-related or personal project in embedded systems/digital logic/circuits design.
- Coursework or lab experience operating oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, function generator or similar lab bench equipment.
Pay Transparency
The hourly pay for undergraduate students in this role is in the range of $19.57 - $30.90, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
The hourly pay for graduate students in this role is in the range of $27.81 to $38.11, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.
Job Description
Electrical Design Engineering Intern
Requisition ID: 5764
Job Location: Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Intern or Co Op
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.
Job Purpose
Design, develop, and validate embedded electronic products, assemblies, systems, and processes from concept through production stage, and make modifications as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate design concepts including materials, specifications, equipment, or machines.
- Evaluate new and existing circuits for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass electrical qualification tests.
- Utilize simulation software and proof-of-concept prototypes as needed to validate new circuits and subsystems.
- Perform hardware validation, driver development, and support manufacturing programming through test flows.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, layout, IO selection, and hardware requirements for others in the team.
- Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
- Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
- May provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or processes.
Experience Required
Actively enrolled student pursuing a Bachelors' or Master's degree in engineering with focus in an embedded systems related technical field (electrical, electronics, agriculture, systems, or computer engineering).
Preferred Qualifications
- Able to demonstrate/discuss a coursework-related or personal project in embedded systems/digital logic/circuits design.
- Coursework or lab experience operating oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, function generator or similar lab bench equipment.
Pay Transparency
The hourly pay for undergraduate students in this role is in the range of $19.57 - $30.90, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
The hourly pay for graduate students in this role is in the range of $27.81 to $38.11, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.
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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.