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Technology Specialist jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply classroom skills in systems administration, IT support, or technical infrastructure roles while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must directly align with your enrolled program of study.
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The Engineering Technology Co-op Student provides mechanical and/or electrical testing support in the development of new components and products as well as in the improvement in performance, reliability and cost of existing components and products. This individual will work with engineering technicians and design engineers daily, participating in the setup, execution, data collection and reporting on engineering tests. In this role, the Co-op Student will:
Major Responsibilities:
- Perform testing to support customer requests and inquiries.
- Participate in development projects by executing concept validation, design qualification and manufacturing validation testing including documentation.
- Participate in reliability testing for new product development launch programs.
- Support product sustainability engineering and agency teams through test execution.
- Exposure to electrical and mechanical build up and teardowns.
- Exposure and experience in working with global cross functional teams.
Participate in training, specifically, onboarding, safety training, monthly lab training, soldering training and specific equipment training as applicable.
Preferred Education / Experience / Skills:
The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for learning about and using mechanical and/or electrical design tools to develop new designs and optimize those that already exist. Good listening, communication, and technical comprehension skills are required to develop successful designs in a team environment.
- No experience required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills amongst global and cross functional teams, with a high attention to details.
- Basic mechanical skills and understanding of hand tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work towards a specific action plan, based on priority.
- Self-directed work ethic. A positive, can-do, whatever-it-takes attitude.
High School Diploma or GED
Travel: No travel required
Language: English
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
Position Summary:
The Engineering Technology Co-op Student provides mechanical and/or electrical testing support in the development of new components and products as well as in the improvement in performance, reliability and cost of existing components and products. This individual will work with engineering technicians and design engineers daily, participating in the setup, execution, data collection and reporting on engineering tests. In this role, the Co-op Student will:
Major Responsibilities:
- Perform testing to support customer requests and inquiries.
- Participate in development projects by executing concept validation, design qualification and manufacturing validation testing including documentation.
- Participate in reliability testing for new product development launch programs.
- Support product sustainability engineering and agency teams through test execution.
- Exposure to electrical and mechanical build up and teardowns.
- Exposure and experience in working with global cross functional teams.
Participate in training, specifically, onboarding, safety training, monthly lab training, soldering training and specific equipment training as applicable.
Preferred Education / Experience / Skills:
The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for learning about and using mechanical and/or electrical design tools to develop new designs and optimize those that already exist. Good listening, communication, and technical comprehension skills are required to develop successful designs in a team environment.
- No experience required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills amongst global and cross functional teams, with a high attention to details.
- Basic mechanical skills and understanding of hand tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work towards a specific action plan, based on priority.
- Self-directed work ethic. A positive, can-do, whatever-it-takes attitude.
High School Diploma or GED
Travel: No travel required
Language: English
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Get Access To All JobsTechnology Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your program of study, not the job title alone. A Technology Specialist position covering systems administration, network support, or IT project coordination typically qualifies for students enrolled in information technology, computer science, or related programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how the job duties align with your specific curriculum.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Technology Specialist without affecting OPT?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. Most F-1 students in Technology Specialist roles structure CPT as part-time during the academic year and switch to full-time only during breaks to preserve OPT for post-graduation work authorization.
What should the offer letter include for CPT authorization?
Your DSO needs an offer letter that specifies your employer's legal name and address, your job title, a description of your duties, your start and end dates, the number of hours per week, and confirmation that the work is paid. For Technology Specialist roles, the duty description should map to the technical competencies in your program so the DSO can document the academic connection in your authorization.
How do I find Technology Specialist employers who are familiar with CPT?
Employers experienced with CPT already understand that you need authorization before day one and that the role must connect to your coursework. Migrate Mate lets you search for Technology Specialist openings filtered by work authorization history, so you can target companies that have hired international students before rather than educating a new employer on CPT from scratch.
Can my Technology Specialist CPT lead to H-1B sponsorship later?
CPT itself doesn't create a sponsorship obligation, but it can establish the employment relationship that leads to one. Many F-1 students convert CPT to OPT at graduation, then request H-1B visa sponsorship from the same employer. For Technology Specialist roles classified as specialty occupations, the employer would file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an H-1B petition with USCIS. Starting that conversation during CPT gives both sides time to plan around the H-1B visa cap and lottery.