CPT Maintenance Engineer Jobs
Maintenance Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply mechanical, electrical, or facilities coursework directly on the job, satisfying the integral curriculum requirement your DSO needs to authorize the placement. Roles span manufacturing plants, university facilities, and commercial real estate, with employers filing Labor Condition Applications before your start date.
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Temporary/Other
Job Family:
Intern
Job Description:
Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2026 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S.
We have an opening at our Mount Vernon, MO location.
Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship.
This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $22.00
Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations.
Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development.
What you’ll do:
Maintenance Engineering:
- Participate in helping implement strategies to enhance the reliability and lifespan of equipment and systems.
- Interpret failure data and coordinate initiatives to reduce downtime.
- Work with maintenance teams to create predictive maintenance schedules.
What you need to succeed:
- Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred). Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered).
- Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2026.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
- Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above.
- Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately.
- Desire to grow and take on new opportunities.
- Reliable transportation.
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt.
Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.
Internship benefits:
- Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
- Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
- Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
- Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
- Rewards program for referring others
- Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
- Discounts on our products and more
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum - more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Job Category:
Temporary/Other
Job Family:
Intern
Job Description:
Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2026 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S.
We have an opening at our Mount Vernon, MO location.
Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship.
This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $22.00
Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations.
Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development.
What you’ll do:
Maintenance Engineering:
- Participate in helping implement strategies to enhance the reliability and lifespan of equipment and systems.
- Interpret failure data and coordinate initiatives to reduce downtime.
- Work with maintenance teams to create predictive maintenance schedules.
What you need to succeed:
- Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred). Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered).
- Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2026.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
- Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above.
- Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately.
- Desire to grow and take on new opportunities.
- Reliable transportation.
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt.
Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.
Internship benefits:
- Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
- Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
- Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
- Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
- Rewards program for referring others
- Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
- Discounts on our products and more
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum - more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsMaintenance Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Engineer role qualify as an integral part of my F-1 curriculum for CPT?
Yes, provided your degree program includes coursework in mechanical systems, facilities management, electrical systems, or a directly related engineering discipline. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific job duties, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment diagnostics, or systems troubleshooting, align with your enrolled courses. A detailed offer letter describing those duties strengthens your authorization request considerably.
Can I do CPT as a Maintenance Engineer at a facility outside my university's state?
CPT has no geographic restriction, but your DSO must still authorize the specific placement. The employer's work site address needs to appear on your updated I-20, and the employer must file a Labor Condition Application for that specific location. Remote or multi-site roles require each work location to be documented separately with your DSO before you begin work there.
How do I find Maintenance Engineer employers who already know how to hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history in engineering and facilities roles, which is the clearest indicator that a company has navigated the CPT process before. Targeting employers with that record reduces the risk of delays caused by HR teams unfamiliar with international student work authorization requirements.
Does working as a Maintenance Engineer on CPT affect my post-graduation OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT does not affect your OPT eligibility regardless of duration. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your standard OPT eligibility, though STEM OPT extension remains unaffected. If your program requires multiple semesters of full-time CPT internships, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully with your DSO to protect your OPT window.
What should I include in my CPT authorization request for a Maintenance Engineer position?
Your DSO typically needs an offer letter listing your start and end dates, the physical work location, your job title, and a description of daily duties. For Maintenance Engineer roles, include references to the specific systems you'll maintain, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or manufacturing equipment. Mapping those duties to your course learning outcomes in a brief statement accelerates DSO review.