CPT Manufacturing Jobs

Manufacturing CPT roles span production engineering, quality assurance, supply chain operations, and process improvement, all areas where hands-on plant-floor experience directly satisfies curriculum requirements. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must tie to a specific course or program requirement in your I-20.

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Work Type99% On-site
Top LocationEssex Junction, VT
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
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Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Trane Technologies
Kentwood, Michigan
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Manufacturing Engineering
$20.50 - $28.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
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Manufacturing Engineer Co-op
Applied Materials
Billerica, Massachusetts
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
$31 - $41/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
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Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
Zoll Medical Corporation
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
$27.00 - $27.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Manufacturing Design Engineer Intern
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Manufacturing Design Engineer Intern
Matic Robots
Menlo Park, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
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Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
Watts Water Technologies
Germantown, Wisconsin
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Manufacturing CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a manufacturing co-op count as CPT?

Yes, if your school's curriculum formally requires or offers academic credit for the co-op experience. Manufacturing co-ops at companies like automotive suppliers or electronics manufacturers qualify as CPT when your DSO can tie the placement to a specific course or program requirement on your I-20. The key is prior authorization, you can't start work and apply retroactively.

Can I do CPT at a manufacturing facility in a different state from my school?

Yes. CPT placement location doesn't need to match your school's state, but your DSO must still authorize it and update your I-20 accordingly. Some schools require additional documentation for remote or out-of-state placements, so confirm your institution's policy. The employer's physical address for the work site must appear on your I-20 authorization.

What job titles in manufacturing typically qualify for CPT?

CPT-eligible manufacturing titles include process engineer, quality assurance technician, industrial engineering intern, supply chain analyst, and manufacturing operations associate, among others. The O*NET database categorizes these under Standard Occupational Classification codes that map to engineering, production, and operations programs. Your DSO uses that program-to-role alignment to approve the CPT authorization.

How do I find manufacturing employers who have hired CPT students before?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find manufacturers with verified work authorization history for international students. You can filter for CPT-compatible roles and see which companies have a track record of sponsoring students. Your school's career center may also maintain a list of co-op partners who have completed the CPT authorization process successfully.

Does working full-time in manufacturing on CPT affect my OPT eligibility?

It can. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT, defined as more than 20 hours per week, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Manufacturing co-ops and internships are often structured as full-time placements, so track your total full-time CPT months carefully across all authorizations. Part-time CPT does not count toward this threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it.