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IT is one of the strongest fields for CPT authorization because software development, data engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and systems analysis map directly onto the coursework in computer science, information systems, and related STEM programs. Most IT roles can be tied to a specific course or degree requirement, making DSO approval straightforward for enrolled students.
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Position
IT Technician Intern (Industrial Solutions)
Location
Hendersonville, NC
About us
BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring 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
We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. 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.
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 future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!
For a listing of openings in the Hendersonville area please visit: BorgWarner Openings
Pay
This is a paid internship. Pay rate is based on the intern’s academic standing.
Students may be eligible to receive housing support and travel reimbursement.
Position Summary
We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions.
The IT Technician Intern is primarily responsible for the IT Customer environment. This position executes tasks to enhance and support the desktop environment, provides specialized IT services (e.g. high-level meeting support, root-cause analysis, customer consulting), and provides IT facility-related services (e.g. audio-visual environment, security systems, printers/copiers). The IT Technician Intern also provides on-site support for the IT infrastructure teams as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery Responsibilities:
- Helps to build and maintain good relationships with staff and IT infrastructure teams
- Ensures quality services are performed to the agreed SLA
- Ensure that systems, processes and methodologies specified are followed and to ensure effective monitoring, control and support of service delivery is ongoing
- Understands Incident, Problem and Change Management principles
- Ensures first class IT Service Delivery across locations for infrastructure services
- Ensures that remote and on-site support issues are resolved to customers satisfaction
- Support the setup of processes around Service Management
Client & Asset Service Responsibilities:
- General Computer Desktop & Laptop support
- Configure new and existing devices according to corporate standards for deployment
- Desktop Application installation and troubleshooting
- Maintain Licenses Management and version control
- Hardware Refresh Project involvement
- Maintains client security settings (e.g. admin rights, software installs, etc.)
- Support staff by phone, email, chat, etc.
- Provide basic network, security and printing support, but also owning problem resolution and engaging other teams as needed
- Support of Local Production/Manufacturing Connectivity
- Printer installation, configuration & support
What We’re Looking For
Education /Experience Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a similar field
- Strong customer focus and service delivery
- Process management
- Drive for results
- Listening and action oriented
- Comfortable presenting technical topics to technical and non-technical associates
- Problem solving with functional / technical skills
- Ability to engage and work with outside vendors or partners
- Self-motivated with strong work ethic
- Ability to understand local operations but also learn and understand the global enterprise
- Expertise and practice with a manufacturing environment
What We Believe
- Inclusion: Respecting individuals
- Integrity: Honoring truth
- Excellence: Focusing on results
- Responsibility: Our commitment
- Collaboration: Building trust
Safety
This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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How do IT roles qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT requires that your work experience is an integral part of your curriculum, meaning the IT role must connect directly to your enrolled program and course objectives. For computer science, information systems, software engineering, and cybersecurity students, this connection is usually straightforward to document. Your DSO will ask you to identify the specific course the internship satisfies, so have a clear explanation of how the role applies to your coursework before you meet with them.
Should IT students on CPT look for part-time or full-time positions?
Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) is the safer choice during active semesters because it preserves your full-time OPT eligibility after graduation. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT makes you permanently ineligible for OPT, which would eliminate a significant post-graduation work authorization option. Full-time CPT is reasonable during summer or winter breaks when you have no other coursework obligations. Many IT employers, especially larger tech companies, structure internships specifically for these academic calendar windows.
Which IT roles are most commonly available for CPT students?
Software engineering internships, data analyst roles, IT support and systems administration positions, cloud infrastructure projects, and cybersecurity analyst roles are the most common CPT placements for IT students. These roles tend to have clearly defined technical deliverables that align well with academic course objectives, which makes the CPT authorization process smoother. Employers in these areas are generally familiar with hiring enrolled international students and understand that the offer letter is what the student needs from them.
How do I get CPT authorized for an IT internship or job?
Once you have a written job offer from the employer, bring it to your Designated School Official along with documentation showing how the role connects to your degree program. Your DSO authorizes CPT by updating your I-20, and that updated I-20 is your work authorization. There is no USCIS filing and no fee. The turnaround is typically fast, often within a few days, but start the process as early as possible since some schools process CPT requests on a schedule tied to registration deadlines.
Where can I find IT employers who are open to hiring CPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and F-1 visa holders, so the IT jobs listed there come from employers who understand CPT work authorization and are actively open to hiring enrolled students. Searching through a general job platform means filtering out employers unfamiliar with CPT, which wastes time during a period when your authorization timeline is tied to your academic calendar. Focusing your search on Migrate Mate puts you in front of employers who already know what a CPT offer letter means.