CPT Production Engineer Jobs
Production Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply manufacturing systems, process optimization, and quality control coursework directly on the job. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your degree program. Most positions align with engineering and industrial technology curricula.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting: On-site / Production-based
About the Role
Support Puff Media’s livestream, video, photo, content, and event productions with equipment preparation, technical setup, and onsite production operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, test, organize, and pack cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Assist with camera rigs, lighting setups, stands, cables, backdrops, and technical setup
- Support production teams during shoots and livestreams
- Manage batteries, media cards, cables, and equipment changes
- Track equipment inventory and check-in/check-out records
- Maintain production gear and studio organization
- Support onsite setup and breakdown
Requirements
- Background in film, production, photography, media, or related field
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, grip, or rigging equipment preferred
- Understanding of safe equipment setup and handling
- Portfolio, production credits, or technical work examples preferred
- Able to lift and transport production equipment
- Flexible availability for production schedules
Compensation
Stipend or $18–$20/hour
Hours may include occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting: On-site / Production-based
About the Role
Support Puff Media’s livestream, video, photo, content, and event productions with equipment preparation, technical setup, and onsite production operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, test, organize, and pack cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Assist with camera rigs, lighting setups, stands, cables, backdrops, and technical setup
- Support production teams during shoots and livestreams
- Manage batteries, media cards, cables, and equipment changes
- Track equipment inventory and check-in/check-out records
- Maintain production gear and studio organization
- Support onsite setup and breakdown
Requirements
- Background in film, production, photography, media, or related field
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, grip, or rigging equipment preferred
- Understanding of safe equipment setup and handling
- Portfolio, production credits, or technical work examples preferred
- Able to lift and transport production equipment
- Flexible availability for production schedules
Compensation
Stipend or $18–$20/hour
Hours may include occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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Get Access To All JobsProduction Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work directly relates to your degree program. Production Engineer positions typically qualify for students in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or operations management programs. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific job duties, such as process optimization, quality control, or production planning, integrate with your current coursework before authorizing CPT.
Can I start a Production Engineer job before my DSO approves CPT?
No. You cannot begin working until your DSO issues CPT authorization and your updated I-20 reflects the employer and start date. Starting early, even by one day, is an unauthorized work violation that can end your F-1 status. Confirm your authorization letter and I-20 are in hand before your first day on site.
How do I find Production Engineer employers who understand CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Production Engineer roles by CPT authorization, surfacing employers whose HR teams have already navigated DSO authorization requirements with F-1 students. Targeting employers with prior CPT hiring experience reduces the back-and-forth of explaining your work authorization timeline before an offer is extended.
Will full-time CPT as a Production Engineer affect my OPT eligibility?
Accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count toward that threshold regardless of duration. If you plan to use OPT for post-graduation employment or H-1B visa transition, structure your Production Engineer CPT as part-time and confirm the hours with your DSO.
What should I check on a CPT offer letter for a Production Engineer position?
Your offer letter must include the employer's legal name and address, your specific job title, start and end dates, and whether the role is full-time or part-time. The duties described should match what you've communicated to your DSO. Vague titles like 'engineering intern' without Production Engineer responsibilities listed can complicate your DSO's authorization review and delay your start date.