CPT Electrical Maintenance Technician Jobs
Electrical Maintenance Technician CPT jobs let F-1 students apply hands-on electrical systems coursework in industrial, commercial, and facilities settings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie directly to your degree program. Pre-authorization lead time is typically two to four weeks.
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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 Maintenance Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Maintenance Technician role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the work directly relates to your degree program's curriculum. Roles in industrial maintenance, facilities electrical systems, or power distribution typically qualify for students in electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or industrial technology programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how the job duties connect to your specific coursework, not just your major title.
How do I find Electrical Maintenance Technician employers who are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search Electrical Maintenance Technician jobs filtered for F-1 work authorization, so you can identify employers already familiar with sponsoring international students. Beyond that, target employers in manufacturing, utilities, and facilities management, these sectors run structured internship programs and are more accustomed to semester-bound authorization windows than general contractors or staffing firms.
Can I do CPT in a union shop or does that create complications?
Union environments can complicate CPT placements. Some collective bargaining agreements restrict who can perform certain electrical tasks, and a CPT intern may fall outside covered classifications. Before accepting an offer at a unionized facility, confirm with HR whether your role is covered by the union agreement and whether that creates any barriers to your authorization or day-to-day duties.
What documents does my employer need to provide for CPT authorization?
Your DSO will typically require a formal offer letter on company letterhead that includes your job title, start and end dates, weekly hours, and supervisor contact information. Some schools also require a training plan or learning agreement that maps specific job duties to course objectives. Confirm your school's exact requirements before asking your employer, since requesting revisions after the fact delays your authorization.
How does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility if I need post-graduation work authorization?
Any CPT authorization totaling 12 months or more of full-time work eliminates your post-graduation OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as under 20 hours per week by most DSOs, doesn't count toward that 12-month limit regardless of how long it runs. If you're considering a full-time CPT semester, model out your post-graduation timeline with your DSO before accepting the offer.