CPT Industrial Engineer Jobs
Industrial Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply process optimization, supply chain analysis, and lean systems work directly within their degree program. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the role must connect to your curriculum in ways you can document for your employer and school.
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Are you looking for an internship that provides real life experience?
Phoenix Contact's OPEX and Quality Team is looking for a Fall 2026 Industrial Engineer - OPEX intern to assist with the implementation and follow through with OPEX and Lean manufacturing.
Our Fall interns work part time around their class schedule.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
Intern will start the day with brief meeting with manager or mentor and then will work with mentor on the assigned projects. The assigned projects will include various continuous improvement efforts like line balancing, value stream mapping, BiTE (cost reduction initiatives) and technical documentation creation.
WHAT MAKES THIS INTERNSHIP UNIQUE?
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about continuous improvement, electronics manufacturing, and LEAN. A student would desire this internship because it would set them up for a rewarding career in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement. The student would also be able to list multiple projects and achievements to their resume early in their career.
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering major; Industrial Engineering preferred
- Must be a college student during internship
MUST BE ABLE TO...
- Look at a computer screen for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time)
- Regular and on time attendance
- Commute to Middletown, PA office
Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS:
Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact's resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
Are you looking for an internship that provides real life experience?
Phoenix Contact's OPEX and Quality Team is looking for a Fall 2026 Industrial Engineer - OPEX intern to assist with the implementation and follow through with OPEX and Lean manufacturing.
Our Fall interns work part time around their class schedule.
WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?
Intern will start the day with brief meeting with manager or mentor and then will work with mentor on the assigned projects. The assigned projects will include various continuous improvement efforts like line balancing, value stream mapping, BiTE (cost reduction initiatives) and technical documentation creation.
WHAT MAKES THIS INTERNSHIP UNIQUE?
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about continuous improvement, electronics manufacturing, and LEAN. A student would desire this internship because it would set them up for a rewarding career in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement. The student would also be able to list multiple projects and achievements to their resume early in their career.
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering major; Industrial Engineering preferred
- Must be a college student during internship
MUST BE ABLE TO...
- Look at a computer screen for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (2-4 hours at a time)
- Regular and on time attendance
- Commute to Middletown, PA office
Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS:
Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact's resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
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Get Access To All JobsIndustrial Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Engineer internship qualify for CPT?
It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your established curriculum and your DSO authorizes it before you start. Industrial Engineer roles typically qualify when they involve process analysis, systems optimization, or supply chain work directly tied to courses in your degree plan. Generic office roles with the same title but unrelated duties can be denied.
Can I do full-time CPT as an Industrial Engineer student?
You can, but full-time CPT used for 12 or more cumulative months cancels your OPT eligibility under USCIS rules. Many IE students use part-time CPT during the semester and switch to full-time during summer to preserve OPT. Talk to your DSO before committing to a full-year full-time placement.
What documentation do Industrial Engineer employers typically require for CPT?
Most employers ask for your I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsed on page two, a valid F-1 visa, and your I-94 record confirming lawful status. Some manufacturers or defense contractors also request an E-Verify confirmation. Have all three ready before your first day to avoid a delayed start.
How do I find employers already familiar with CPT authorization?
Employers with a history of LCA filings for industrial engineering roles have already worked with work authorization requirements and are less likely to reject CPT candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active LCA filing history for IE roles, so you can focus applications where authorization friction is lowest.
Does O*NET classify Industrial Engineer as a STEM role for CPT purposes?
O*NET classifies Industrial Engineer under a STEM-designated SOC code, which matters for CPT eligibility at programs that tie work authorization to STEM field definitions. It also means a qualifying full-time role can support a STEM OPT extension after graduation, provided you haven't exhausted OPT eligibility through full-time CPT use.