CPT Software Design Engineer Jobs
Software Design Engineer jobs on CPT let you apply systems thinking and software architecture skills in a real engineering environment while your DSO logs the experience as integral to your degree. Most roles qualify under computer science, software engineering, or related STEM programs, but your CPT authorization must name the employer and start date before your first day.
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Electrical Design Engineering Intern
Requisition ID: 5764
Job Location: Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Intern or Co Op
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.
Job Purpose
Design, develop, and validate embedded electronic products, assemblies, systems, and processes from concept through production stage, and make modifications as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate design concepts including materials, specifications, equipment, or machines.
- Evaluate new and existing circuits for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass electrical qualification tests.
- Utilize simulation software and proof-of-concept prototypes as needed to validate new circuits and subsystems.
- Perform hardware validation, driver development, and support manufacturing programming through test flows.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, layout, IO selection, and hardware requirements for others in the team.
- Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
- Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
- May provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or processes.
Experience Required
Actively enrolled student pursuing a Bachelors' or Master's degree in engineering with focus in an embedded systems related technical field (electrical, electronics, agriculture, systems, or computer engineering).
Preferred Qualifications
- Able to demonstrate/discuss a coursework-related or personal project in embedded systems/digital logic/circuits design.
- Coursework or lab experience operating oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, function generator or similar lab bench equipment.
Pay Transparency
The hourly pay for undergraduate students in this role is in the range of $19.57 - $30.90, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
The hourly pay for graduate students in this role is in the range of $27.81 to $38.11, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.
Job Description
Electrical Design Engineering Intern
Requisition ID: 5764
Job Location: Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Intern or Co Op
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
About us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.
Job Purpose
Design, develop, and validate embedded electronic products, assemblies, systems, and processes from concept through production stage, and make modifications as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and evaluate design concepts including materials, specifications, equipment, or machines.
- Evaluate new and existing circuits for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass electrical qualification tests.
- Utilize simulation software and proof-of-concept prototypes as needed to validate new circuits and subsystems.
- Perform hardware validation, driver development, and support manufacturing programming through test flows.
- Determine purpose, application, and feasibility of new or enhancement of existing products or processes.
- Create and update documentation for designs, and all phases of the project.
- Participate in reviews of schematics, layout, IO selection, and hardware requirements for others in the team.
- Work with external customers, distributors, vendors, or suppliers to initiate new designs and solve problems.
- Coordinate engineering efforts and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external customers.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the fields of engineering design, methods, and applications.
- May provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or processes.
Experience Required
Actively enrolled student pursuing a Bachelors' or Master's degree in engineering with focus in an embedded systems related technical field (electrical, electronics, agriculture, systems, or computer engineering).
Preferred Qualifications
- Able to demonstrate/discuss a coursework-related or personal project in embedded systems/digital logic/circuits design.
- Coursework or lab experience operating oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, function generator or similar lab bench equipment.
Pay Transparency
The hourly pay for undergraduate students in this role is in the range of $19.57 - $30.90, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
The hourly pay for graduate students in this role is in the range of $27.81 to $38.11, depending on current year of enrollment, experience, or qualification for the role.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.
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Get Access To All JobsSoftware Design Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Design Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Most Software Design Engineer positions qualify if your degree program includes coursework in software architecture, systems design, or computer engineering and your DSO can document the curricular connection. The role's actual duties matter more than its title. If the job description lists system-level design, embedded software, or product development work that maps to a course on your transcript, your DSO can typically authorize it.
Can I do CPT at a startup or small engineering team?
Yes. CPT has no employer size requirement. What matters is that the employer can provide a signed offer letter describing duties that your DSO can tie to your curriculum. Smaller engineering teams often have more flexibility in writing job descriptions, but you'll want to confirm the company can complete Form I-9 verification and that you receive a formal offer before your DSO issues the CPT authorization on your I-20.
How do I find Software Design Engineer employers who already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate shows Software Design Engineer roles from employers with F-1 work authorization experience, which shortens the conversation about CPT paperwork considerably. Look specifically for roles at companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications before, since those teams have an existing relationship with DOL compliance processes and are less likely to stall when you explain that DSO authorization must come before your start date.
Does completing CPT as a Software Design Engineer affect my OPT eligibility?
It depends on hours. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not affect OPT eligibility no matter how many months you accumulate. Full-time CPT exceeding 12 months in total eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you're considering a full-time summer engagement plus a subsequent co-op, track cumulative full-time weeks carefully with your DSO to protect your post-graduation OPT option.
What should the offer letter say to support my CPT authorization?
Your offer letter needs the employer's legal name and address, your specific job title, the work location, your exact start and end dates, and a brief description of your duties. For a Software Design Engineer role, the duty description should reference tasks your DSO can tie to a course, such as designing software modules, conducting system-level testing, or contributing to architecture reviews. Generic language like 'engineering tasks' often delays or complicates DSO approval.