CPT Engineering Design Manager Jobs
Engineering Design Manager CPT roles place F-1 students in positions overseeing product development cycles, cross-functional engineering teams, and design process governance. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your degree program. Most qualifying positions sit inside mechanical, electrical, systems, or industrial engineering curricula.
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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 JobsEngineering Design Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Design Manager role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the role is an integral part of your engineering curriculum and your DSO approves it before your start date. The position must connect directly to your degree program, not just broadly to engineering. A detailed job description naming specific design oversight, process management, or team leadership responsibilities tied to your coursework is what DSOs and SEVIS records require.
Can I work full-time as an Engineering Design Manager on CPT?
Full-time CPT is allowed but carries a consequence: 12 months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't affect OPT. If post-graduation OPT matters to your long-term visa strategy, structure your CPT engagement to stay under that 12-month full-time threshold.
How do I find Engineering Design Manager jobs that support CPT?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Engineering Design Manager roles at employers with documented work authorization filing history. Look specifically for companies with LCA records in engineering occupations, as that history signals familiarity with F-1 work authorization requirements and reduces friction when you present your CPT authorization during onboarding.
What documents do I need to start an Engineering Design Manager CPT role?
You need a current I-20 with CPT authorization endorsed by your DSO, showing the correct employer name, work location, and authorization dates. You'll also need your CPT-authorized I-20 to complete Form I-9 on your first day. The employer cannot let you begin work until the I-20 reflects active CPT authorization, so submit your DSO request at least two to three weeks before your intended start date.
Does CPT experience as an Engineering Design Manager count toward H-1B specialty occupation evidence?
Yes. CPT work history is legitimate U.S. work experience and can be cited in an H-1B visa petition to demonstrate that the offered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Detailed performance reviews, project documentation, and employer letters describing your engineering design scope strengthen the evidentiary record. Employers and their attorneys typically request this documentation when preparing the I-129 petition.