CPT Industrial Electrician Jobs
Industrial Electrician CPT positions let F-1 students apply electrical theory to real commercial and industrial systems while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each CPT placement before you start work, and the role must tie directly to your program's learning objectives. Union apprenticeship sites, manufacturing plants, and facilities management contractors are the most common CPT employers in this trade.
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Industrial Electrical Engineering Co-Op
Location
Country: United States
About us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will assist in the design, component selection, and documentation of industrial electrical control panels. This includes ensuring all designs meet rigorous safety standards and are optimized for both performance and manufacturability. You will work with Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize the build, troubleshooting, programming of smart devices and verify function of the electrical system as part of industrial power generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Component Selection & Specification: Research and select industrial components including circuit breakers, power supplies (AC/DC), disconnect switches, and relays based on load requirements and environmental factors.
- Panel Layout & Wire Routing: Assist in developing spatial layouts for enclosures to ensure proper heat dissipation and logical wire duct routing.
- Schematic Development: Update and maintain electrical schematics, ensuring accurate representation of terminal blocks, I/O mapping, and power distribution.
- Safety & Compliance: Apply UL 508A and NFPA 70 (NEC) standards to designs, focusing on Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) and proper grounding.
- Labeling & Documentation: Create comprehensive wire tagging schedules and panel faceplate labeling to ensure ease of maintenance and operator safety.
- Prototyping & Testing: Support the shop floor during the assembly phase to troubleshoot routing issues and perform initial power-up testing.
What we are looking for
- Education: Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of Ohm’s Law and 3-phase power systems.
- Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN).
- Knowledge of common industrial control components (PLCs, VFDs, contactors).
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong technical writing abilities, and a "safety-first" mindset.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to work in both an office environment and a production/lab setting.
- Occasional use of hand tools for prototyping (wire strippers, crimpers, multimeters).
What we offer
You won't just be "shadowing"—you will be contributing to live projects that power heavy industrial systems. This Co-Op offers a deep dive into the bridge between theoretical circuit design and rugged, real-world application.
Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.
Internal Use Only: Indirect Hourly
Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
Position
Industrial Electrical Engineering Co-Op
Location
Country: United States
About us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
Our Culture
BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.
Career Opportunities
We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.
Job Purpose
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will assist in the design, component selection, and documentation of industrial electrical control panels. This includes ensuring all designs meet rigorous safety standards and are optimized for both performance and manufacturability. You will work with Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize the build, troubleshooting, programming of smart devices and verify function of the electrical system as part of industrial power generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Component Selection & Specification: Research and select industrial components including circuit breakers, power supplies (AC/DC), disconnect switches, and relays based on load requirements and environmental factors.
- Panel Layout & Wire Routing: Assist in developing spatial layouts for enclosures to ensure proper heat dissipation and logical wire duct routing.
- Schematic Development: Update and maintain electrical schematics, ensuring accurate representation of terminal blocks, I/O mapping, and power distribution.
- Safety & Compliance: Apply UL 508A and NFPA 70 (NEC) standards to designs, focusing on Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) and proper grounding.
- Labeling & Documentation: Create comprehensive wire tagging schedules and panel faceplate labeling to ensure ease of maintenance and operator safety.
- Prototyping & Testing: Support the shop floor during the assembly phase to troubleshoot routing issues and perform initial power-up testing.
What we are looking for
- Education: Currently enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of Ohm’s Law and 3-phase power systems.
- Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN).
- Knowledge of common industrial control components (PLCs, VFDs, contactors).
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong technical writing abilities, and a "safety-first" mindset.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Ability to work in both an office environment and a production/lab setting.
- Occasional use of hand tools for prototyping (wire strippers, crimpers, multimeters).
What we offer
You won't just be "shadowing"—you will be contributing to live projects that power heavy industrial systems. This Co-Op offers a deep dive into the bridge between theoretical circuit design and rugged, real-world application.
Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.
Internal Use Only: Indirect Hourly
Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Career Scam Disclaimer: BorgWarner makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by BorgWarner. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact BorgWarner through BorgWarner’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
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Get Access To All JobsIndustrial Electrician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT authorization cover union apprenticeship placements for industrial electricians?
It can, but your school must approve the placement as curricular. Union apprenticeship programs are structured training environments, which often satisfy DSO requirements. You'll need documentation from the union hall confirming your duties, hours, and training objectives. Submit that alongside your offer letter when requesting your CPT I-20 update from your DSO.
Can I work on a CPT industrial electrician job while classes are not in session?
Only if your CPT authorization explicitly covers that period. Part-time CPT is tied to an academic term, and full-time CPT requires enrollment in at least one credit. If you want to work over a summer break, your school must authorize summer CPT and you must be enrolled in a qualifying summer course or co-op credit.
How do I find industrial electrician employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with F-1 work authorization experience in electrical and industrial roles. Manufacturing plants, facilities management firms, and electrical contractors that already hire international students tend to have HR staff familiar with CPT onboarding paperwork, which speeds up your I-9 completion and start date.
Will doing more than 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. If you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you lose eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT doesn't count toward that limit. For industrial electrician students planning to transition to post-graduation OPT or STEM OPT, stay under the 12-month full-time threshold by using part-time CPT or limiting full-time placements.
What documentation does an industrial electrician CPT employer need from me on day one?
Bring your updated I-20 with CPT authorization for the specific employer, your valid F-1 visa stamp, your passport, and your I-94 record. Your employer completes your I-9 using these documents. The I-20 must list the correct employer name, job title, and dates. Any mismatch between your offer letter and your I-20 will block your I-9 completion.