CPT Project Lead Jobs
Project Lead jobs on CPT let you apply classroom frameworks in team coordination, stakeholder management, and delivery planning while your DSO logs the authorization as an integral curriculum requirement. Most roles sit inside engineering, consulting, or product orgs and require documented evidence that the work ties directly to your degree program.
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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Location:
Billerica, MA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
- Support specific project and program objectives as defined in the areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed.
- Support projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
- Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
- Undertake study of new technologies, as appropriate.
- Support data collection for materials & financial resources.
Spring co-op dates: January 11, 2027 - July 2, 2027 on-site at our Billerica, MA location
Other Requirements:
- This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Compensation:
- $31 - $41 per hour
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Intern / Student
Travel:
Not Specified
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Location:
Billerica, MA
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
- Support specific project and program objectives as defined in the areas of responsibility, and that necessary preliminary activities (e.g., determination of outcomes, milestones, viability studies, and resource planning, among others) are completed.
- Support projects and programs assigned are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements, with specific attention to product/process specifications, project/program costs, resource utilization, and timeliness for completion.
- Ensures that all phases of project, program and/or process development are documented and that information required in other functional areas is reported, disseminated, or transferred, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with Company policies regarding Engineering/Lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality and safety.
- Undertake study of new technologies, as appropriate.
- Support data collection for materials & financial resources.
Spring co-op dates: January 11, 2027 - July 2, 2027 on-site at our Billerica, MA location
Other Requirements:
- This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Compensation:
- $31 - $41 per hour
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Intern / Student
Travel:
Not Specified
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsProject Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Project Lead positions typically qualify when your degree program includes coursework in project management, systems engineering, operations, or related fields and your DSO can document the direct connection. The job description must show that leading teams, managing deliverables, or coordinating cross-functional work is an integral part of your curriculum, not just incidentally related to it.
Can I do CPT as a Project Lead if my degree is in a technical field rather than business?
Yes. Engineering, computer science, and information systems programs regularly authorize CPT for Project Lead roles because technical project coordination is embedded in most graduate and advanced undergraduate curricula. Your DSO will look for course overlap with the specific duties in your offer letter, so ask the employer to describe the technical scope of your leadership responsibilities explicitly.
How do I find Project Lead employers who are open to CPT students?
Browse Project Lead listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented Labor Condition Application history so you can identify companies that actively engage with international work authorization. Filter by role type and location, then confirm CPT eligibility directly with each employer's HR team before your DSO submits the authorization request.
What happens to my OPT if I complete a full-time CPT as a Project Lead?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT use makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not affect OPT. If your Project Lead role is full-time and spans multiple semesters, track your cumulative authorization days through SEVIS and discuss OPT preservation with your DSO before each renewal to avoid losing post-graduation work authorization.
Do I need a separate work permit or USCIS filing to start a CPT Project Lead job?
No separate USCIS filing is required. CPT authorization is issued entirely by your DSO through your school's SEVIS record, and your updated I-20 with the CPT endorsement is your employment authorization document. USCIS is not involved in approving CPT. You must not begin work until your DSO has updated your I-20 and the authorized start date on that document has arrived.