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Technical Product Manager CPT jobs sit at the intersection of product strategy and engineering, making them a strong fit for graduate students in computer science, information systems, or business programs. Your DSO must confirm the role ties directly to your curriculum before CPT authorization is issued, so the job description and your program requirements need to align clearly.
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INTRODUCTION
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an undergraduate intern at Newport, you will partner with Product Marketing to support day-to-day activities of the product marketing manager for high-speed detector line. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Product Marketing Manager.
Co-op Program Overview:
- 6-month intern/co-op assignment within a functional area of MKS Inc that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.
- Meaningful work and project assignments
- Networking opportunities with peers and executives
- Exposure to different divisions of the business
- Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Co-op Term: This is a part-time internship/co-op beginning in August or September; start date flexible.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Searching and collecting relevant market development and technical advancement of VCSELs and ethernet transceivers as directed
- Collecting competitive product information to help support development of marketing and pricing strategies
- Interaction with internal teams with various functions to help grow revenue and improve internal processes
- Supporting development of product training materials for sales staff
- Correcting, updating and improving product web page contents and marketing collaterals
- Support on other day-to-day activities as required
- Travel Requirements: None
Skills You Bring:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, material sciences or relevant majors
- Technical and/or scientific knowledge learned from school
- Open-mindedness to learning a wide range of technical and business tasks
- Work habits of putting consistent efforts throughout employment
- Organization skills to plan, prioritize, and close assigned tasks
- Communication skills to exchange information clearly both with internal and external stakeholders
- Data analysis, preferably in Excel
Preferred Skills:
- Microsoft 365
- Computer programming
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Office environment facing the screen and speaking with team players and over the phone
- Interaction with internal teams and suppliers through email, calls, and meetings
- Prolonged periods working on a computer and reviewing data/reports
- Fast-paced operational environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $31.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Benefits: MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTechnical Product Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Product Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
It can, but qualification depends on your specific degree program, not the job title. Your DSO must confirm that the Technical Product Manager duties, such as product roadmapping, cross-functional team coordination, and requirements analysis, directly integrate with your enrolled coursework. Programs in computer science, information systems, MBA, or engineering management are the most common fits.
Can I do CPT as a Technical Product Manager while still taking classes?
Yes, if your program authorizes concurrent CPT. Some graduate programs, particularly part-time MBAs or information systems tracks, allow CPT alongside coursework. Full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, counts against your OPT eligibility if used for 12 or more months, so track your CPT hours carefully from the start.
What should a Technical Product Manager CPT job description include to satisfy DSO requirements?
The job description needs to demonstrate a direct academic connection. Terms like product lifecycle management, agile methodology, stakeholder requirements gathering, and technical specification writing map well to graduate-level coursework. Generic descriptions that focus only on business outcomes without naming technical or analytical skills are harder for DSOs to approve.
How do I find Technical Product Manager roles where employers understand CPT?
Migrate Mate filters employers by work authorization history, so you can identify companies that have actively sponsored or hired international students before. That employer familiarity with CPT logistics, including I-20 validation timelines and part-time versus full-time distinctions, reduces friction during the offer and onboarding process.
Does CPT authorization for a Technical Product Manager role affect my future H-1B eligibility?
CPT itself does not affect H-1B visa eligibility. The risk is using 12 or more months of full-time CPT, which eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Since OPT is the typical bridge to H-1B sponsorship, staying under the 12-month full-time CPT threshold protects your post-graduation work authorization options.