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Electrical Technician CPT jobs let F-1 students apply circuit analysis, PLC programming, and systems troubleshooting in real facilities while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie directly to your enrolled electrical or engineering coursework.
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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 Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum and your DSO approves it. Electrical Technician duties involving circuit maintenance, PLC programming, or instrumentation testing typically align with electrical engineering and industrial technology programs. Your DSO reviews the job description against your course of study, so bring the offer letter and a written explanation of how the role connects to specific courses you're currently taking.
Can I do CPT part-time as an Electrical Technician while taking a full course load?
Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as fewer than 20 hours per week and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, 20 hours or more per week, used for 12 or more months eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most F-1 students in technical programs choose part-time CPT during the semester and switch to full-time CPT during summer terms to preserve their OPT.
How do I find Electrical Technician employers open to hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate shows Electrical Technician roles filtered by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes. Focus on manufacturers, utilities, defense contractors, and facilities management companies. These sectors hire technicians at multiple sites and often have HR teams experienced with F-1 students, making the CPT authorization conversation more straightforward than with smaller shops.
What happens to my CPT if my employer changes my job site location?
CPT authorization is tied to the employer and role listed on your I-20, not a specific address. If the employer moves you to a different facility in the same metro area, the work authorization itself doesn't change. But if the location shift changes your reporting DOL, substantially changes your duties, or your school's CPT policy requires a site-specific authorization, you'll need to contact your DSO and potentially get a new I-20 before the transfer.
Can an Electrical Technician CPT role count toward H-1B specialty occupation later?
It depends on how the role is classified. Electrical Technician positions are sometimes coded under technician SOC codes that USCIS treats as sub-baccalaureate roles, which can complicate an H-1B visa specialty occupation argument. If your goal is H-1B sponsorship after graduation, look for roles with titles and job descriptions that emphasize engineering analysis, systems design, or project engineering functions, and confirm the employer has filed H-1B petitions in similar roles before accepting the CPT offer.