CPT Industrial Technician Jobs
Industrial Technician CPT roles let F-1 students apply hands-on manufacturing, maintenance, and quality-control skills directly tied to their engineering or industrial technology curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must connect to your specific degree program, not just a related field.
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Controls Technician College Co-Op
Job Description Summary
The Controls Technician Apprentice/Co-Op training program is designed to recruit and develop high-potential Controls Technicians for critical roles within our manufacturing facilities at AAM. This program is designed to give participants well-rounded training to prepare them for success as an Electrical/Controls Technician at one of our manufacturing facilities.
Job Description:
Controls Technician Apprentice Co-ops will receive on-the-job training in areas such as:
- Power circuit design
- Electrical & Machine Safety Standards
- Electrical Drawing Development
- PLC Programming (RSLogix & Others)
- HMI Design (PanelView & Others)
- Trouble shooting real-world controls issues
- Instrumentation and Data Collection
- Networking with varying Fieldbusses
- Machine/Database Integration
Required Skills and Education
- Pursuing Associates/Technical degree
- Degree in the following (or similar):
- Automated Systems Technology
- Mechatronics
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Ability to work a minimum 25 hours each week
- Willing to travel
- Willing to relocate after the program
- Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift in a manufacturing facility after the program
- Graduates December 2026 or later
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
Controls Technician College Co-Op
Job Description Summary
The Controls Technician Apprentice/Co-Op training program is designed to recruit and develop high-potential Controls Technicians for critical roles within our manufacturing facilities at AAM. This program is designed to give participants well-rounded training to prepare them for success as an Electrical/Controls Technician at one of our manufacturing facilities.
Job Description:
Controls Technician Apprentice Co-ops will receive on-the-job training in areas such as:
- Power circuit design
- Electrical & Machine Safety Standards
- Electrical Drawing Development
- PLC Programming (RSLogix & Others)
- HMI Design (PanelView & Others)
- Trouble shooting real-world controls issues
- Instrumentation and Data Collection
- Networking with varying Fieldbusses
- Machine/Database Integration
Required Skills and Education
- Pursuing Associates/Technical degree
- Degree in the following (or similar):
- Automated Systems Technology
- Mechatronics
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Ability to work a minimum 25 hours each week
- Willing to travel
- Willing to relocate after the program
- Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift in a manufacturing facility after the program
- Graduates December 2026 or later
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Get Access To All JobsIndustrial Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Industrial Technician role qualify for CPT authorization?
It qualifies if the duties directly relate to your enrolled degree program, typically industrial technology, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field. Your DSO evaluates the job description against your curriculum, not just the job title. Roles involving equipment maintenance, process control, or quality systems in a relevant industry generally satisfy the integral-to-curriculum requirement USCIS looks for.
Can I do CPT at a small manufacturing facility, or do I need a large company?
Employer size doesn't affect CPT eligibility. What matters is that the facility can provide work that maps to your coursework and that they comply with I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Smaller manufacturers and specialty fabrication shops regularly hire F-1 students on CPT. Migrate Mate lists Industrial Technician openings across employer types so you can identify who has hired work-authorized students previously.
What happens if my Industrial Technician CPT role extends past one semester?
CPT is authorized per semester or academic period, so you need a separate DSO authorization for each term you continue. The critical threshold is 12 months of full-time CPT: crossing that mark eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as under 20 hours per week, does not count toward that limit regardless of how many semesters you accumulate.
Does working as an Industrial Technician on CPT count toward an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the role needs to demonstrate it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Use the O*NET profile for your SOC code to document job zone and education requirements. Technician roles that involve applied engineering, instrumentation, or process engineering functions have a stronger specialty occupation argument than general maintenance positions.
Can I switch employers mid-semester on CPT if my Industrial Technician job ends early?
No. Your CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer named on your I-20 endorsement. If that job ends, you must stop working immediately and go back to your DSO for a new authorization listing the replacement employer before starting anywhere else. Starting work at a new facility without updated DSO approval is an unauthorized employment violation, which jeopardizes your F-1 status.