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.
Find CPT Industrial Technician JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 16+ Industrial Technician jobs
See all Industrial Technician Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Industrial Technician roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTERNSHIP 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.
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.
See all CPT Industrial Technician Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new CPT Industrial Technician Jobs.
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.