CPT Process Control Engineer Jobs
Process Control Engineer CPT roles place F-1 students in automation, instrumentation, and distributed control system work that directly supports engineering coursework. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the work must be an integral part of your curriculum, a formal co-op or practicum requirement satisfies that standard at most engineering programs.
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From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform - and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
Summary
We are currently seeking a Process Controls and Automation Engineer intern for our Washington, PA Operations.
Essential Functions:
- Develop a working knowledge of the mill models and control systems.
- Monitoring performance of mill setup models and control system and making real-time adjustments to the setups and technical controls, within prescribed limits, to maintain the required performance parameters of the process.
- Troubleshoot sensors, switches, relays, PLCs, variable drives and motors, and crane controls.
- Make modifications to electrical systems based on reliability and production needs.
- Analyzing problems and completing analysis projects to improve process performance.
Requirements
- Currently attending accredited 4-year college with a major in an Engineering discipline.
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge of MATLAB or other tools for process analysis is required.
- Knowledge of motor control centers, PLC's, static drives and power distribution is a plus.
- Knowledge of Automation System Experience/Interest with networking, databases, computer interfacing, data analytics, programming (OOP, Web, SQL), high level computer system design/control/administration is highly desired.
- Desire to work in a manufacturing environment, and working from a maintenance perspective with heavy industrial equipment is a plus.
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer - anywhere on, above or below the earth - ATI is proven to perform.
It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform - and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
Summary
We are currently seeking a Process Controls and Automation Engineer intern for our Washington, PA Operations.
Essential Functions:
- Develop a working knowledge of the mill models and control systems.
- Monitoring performance of mill setup models and control system and making real-time adjustments to the setups and technical controls, within prescribed limits, to maintain the required performance parameters of the process.
- Troubleshoot sensors, switches, relays, PLCs, variable drives and motors, and crane controls.
- Make modifications to electrical systems based on reliability and production needs.
- Analyzing problems and completing analysis projects to improve process performance.
Requirements
- Currently attending accredited 4-year college with a major in an Engineering discipline.
Preferred Requirements:
- Knowledge of MATLAB or other tools for process analysis is required.
- Knowledge of motor control centers, PLC's, static drives and power distribution is a plus.
- Knowledge of Automation System Experience/Interest with networking, databases, computer interfacing, data analytics, programming (OOP, Web, SQL), high level computer system design/control/administration is highly desired.
- Desire to work in a manufacturing environment, and working from a maintenance perspective with heavy industrial equipment is a plus.
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer - anywhere on, above or below the earth - ATI is proven to perform.
It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.
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Get Access To All JobsProcess Control Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Control Engineer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the work is directly tied to your engineering curriculum and your school approves it. Process control engineering involves DCS configuration, instrumentation calibration, and control loop optimization, work that maps cleanly onto chemical, electrical, and systems engineering coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the offer letter with a detailed job description to your authorization meeting.
How do I find Process Control Engineer jobs that accept CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Process Control Engineer roles and filter by employers with documented LCA filing history. Employers who've previously filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles have existing HR processes for work authorization, which makes CPT onboarding faster and less likely to fall apart over a paperwork misunderstanding.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Process Control Engineer without losing OPT?
You can do full-time CPT, but if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. If your engineering program requires a year-long co-op, work with your DSO to structure it as part-time or split across multiple enrollment periods.
What should the job description include to support CPT authorization?
The job description should name specific technical tasks: PLC and DCS programming, process instrumentation calibration, control system commissioning, or alarm management. Generic language like 'engineering support' may not satisfy your DSO's curriculum-integration requirement. Ask the recruiter for a detailed scope of work before your authorization meeting, most employers in petrochemical and manufacturing will provide one.
Do Process Control Engineer CPT roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly in oil and gas, chemicals, and utilities, where employers routinely sponsor engineers for H-1B visa status after graduation. USCIS classifies process control engineering as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field. Using your CPT placement to demonstrate technical performance gives you a direct path to sponsorship conversations before your OPT clock starts.