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Technical Manager CPT roles let F-1 students earn academic credit while leading engineering or product teams inside real organizations. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your program, so target roles where your coursework in systems design, project planning, or operations management maps directly to the job description.
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The purpose of this position is to verify mass production quality systems are running properly. Confirm quality records are completed properly. Support determination of root cause for quality issues and aid in the process of troubleshooting. Sorting of suspect products. Audit mass production line stations. Support activities concerning quality improvement, quality systems development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. This would include assisting all departments in continuous improvement activity to reduce waste related to lean manufacturing and follow up with line side improvements.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train or Confirm training of Production Associates to the Standard Operating Procedures at a level that insures quality products to the customer, smooth production, low scrap, and no rejects.
- Assist with machine start-up(s) and Master Checks per schedule. Machine troubleshooting as needed.
- Work on line to cover absenteeism and to insure your complete sign-off of every station.
- Assist with daily activities (Repairs, 6S, Dock Sorts, MRB, Scrap, Weld Jig Changes, Machine Re-sets, etc.).
- Confirm machine and assembly stations remain stocked with components. Drive fork-lift as needed.
- Fills in and Updates White Board Notes for Daily Production Meetings.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Promote and carry out the "Hitachi Astemo Philosophy"
- Become fork truck trained
- Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
- Maintain clean and orderly work environment
- Interacts with various levels of associates
- Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives
- Maintain knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment within Hitachi Astemo
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
- Uses MES for Repair, Scrap and Production reporting
Qualifications
Requirement:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2-year related work experience
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Beneficial:
- 2-year College Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Quality or Other Engineering
- IATF Auditor certification
Workings Conditions:
Physical Demands:
- Factory Setting with Noise
- Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Travel: Requires less than 5% travel
Equipment Used:
- Personal Computer
- Basic Measuring Devices
Why Hitachi Astemo?
At Hitachi Astemo, Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit are practiced values - we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.
Sound Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to verify mass production quality systems are running properly. Confirm quality records are completed properly. Support determination of root cause for quality issues and aid in the process of troubleshooting. Sorting of suspect products. Audit mass production line stations. Support activities concerning quality improvement, quality systems development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. This would include assisting all departments in continuous improvement activity to reduce waste related to lean manufacturing and follow up with line side improvements.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train or Confirm training of Production Associates to the Standard Operating Procedures at a level that insures quality products to the customer, smooth production, low scrap, and no rejects.
- Assist with machine start-up(s) and Master Checks per schedule. Machine troubleshooting as needed.
- Work on line to cover absenteeism and to insure your complete sign-off of every station.
- Assist with daily activities (Repairs, 6S, Dock Sorts, MRB, Scrap, Weld Jig Changes, Machine Re-sets, etc.).
- Confirm machine and assembly stations remain stocked with components. Drive fork-lift as needed.
- Fills in and Updates White Board Notes for Daily Production Meetings.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Promote and carry out the "Hitachi Astemo Philosophy"
- Become fork truck trained
- Make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
- Maintain clean and orderly work environment
- Interacts with various levels of associates
- Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives
- Maintain knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment within Hitachi Astemo
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization needed
- Uses MES for Repair, Scrap and Production reporting
Qualifications
Requirement:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2-year related work experience
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Beneficial:
- 2-year College Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Technology, or Quality or Other Engineering
- IATF Auditor certification
Workings Conditions:
Physical Demands:
- Factory Setting with Noise
- Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Travel: Requires less than 5% travel
Equipment Used:
- Personal Computer
- Basic Measuring Devices
Why Hitachi Astemo?
At Hitachi Astemo, Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit are practiced values - we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.
Sound Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application!
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your DSO can document that the management responsibilities, such as overseeing technical teams, scoping projects, or directing engineering workflows, are integral to your enrolled curriculum. Programs in computer science, engineering management, information systems, and MBA concentrations commonly support Technical Manager CPT authorization. Generic management duties with no technical component tied to your coursework are harder to justify.
Can I do CPT as a Technical Manager on a part-time basis?
Yes. CPT can be part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more). Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility, so if you're considering a full-time Technical Manager role spanning multiple semesters, confirm the duration with your DSO before accepting.
Does my employer need to file anything with USCIS for my CPT?
No. CPT authorization is entirely school-managed. Your DSO issues a CPT-endorsed I-20, and that document is your work authorization. The employer doesn't file with USCIS, doesn't need to register with DOL for LCA purposes under CPT, and doesn't petition for a visa. What they do need to verify is your employment eligibility using Form I-9, where your CPT-endorsed I-20 and F-1 visa serve as documentation.
How do I find Technical Manager roles where employers already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate filters listings by employers with CPT hiring history, which cuts out the back-and-forth of explaining CPT authorization timelines to an unfamiliar HR team. Technical Manager roles at mid-size tech and engineering firms tend to have more experience with F-1 work authorization than early-stage startups, where HR infrastructure is often limited.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Technical Manager job description changes significantly?
A material change in duties, such as moving from a hands-on engineering lead role to a purely administrative position, may break the curriculum link your DSO approved. Notify your DSO immediately if your core responsibilities shift. If the new duties no longer align with your program, your CPT authorization for that position may need to be reassessed, and working outside the authorized scope violates your F-1 status.