Electronics Jobs in Connecticut with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Connecticut's electronics sector spans defense contractors like Raytheon Technologies and UTC Aerospace in Hartford, semiconductor and hardware firms along the I-95 corridor, and university-adjacent research employers near Yale and UConn. F-1 CPT authorization lets eligible international students gain paid, practical training in electronics roles without requiring an employer-sponsored visa petition.
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Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Project Design Engineering Intern to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in West Hartford, CT. In this role, Project Design Engineering Intern will be responsible for system design, system layout and supporting component design using a combination of various CAD software and custom applications.
Main Job Duties:
- Prepare manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks applications.
- Provide technical support for internal customers.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education: Mechanical or electrical coursework preferred or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 3 years course work with group design projects preferred but not required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Good drafting skills.
- SolidWorks experience required.
- AutoCAD experience a plus.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to read and understand drawings (mechanical, electrical, architectural), as well as bills of material/cut lists.
- Ability to read and understand specs.
- Basic understanding of Electrical principles, NEC code requirements, UL preferred.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in cross functional team.
Company Info
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.
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Position Description
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Project Design Engineering Intern to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in West Hartford, CT. In this role, Project Design Engineering Intern will be responsible for system design, system layout and supporting component design using a combination of various CAD software and custom applications.
Main Job Duties:
- Prepare manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks applications.
- Provide technical support for internal customers.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education: Mechanical or electrical coursework preferred or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 3 years course work with group design projects preferred but not required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Good drafting skills.
- SolidWorks experience required.
- AutoCAD experience a plus.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to read and understand drawings (mechanical, electrical, architectural), as well as bills of material/cut lists.
- Ability to read and understand specs.
- Basic understanding of Electrical principles, NEC code requirements, UL preferred.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in cross functional team.
Company Info
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies in Connecticut sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Defense and aerospace manufacturers are among the most active CPT employers in Connecticut, including Raytheon Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, and Collins Aerospace, all with significant Hartford-area operations. Smaller electronics and hardware firms in Fairfield County and the New Haven corridor also regularly work with university cooperative education offices to bring on CPT students in engineering and hardware design roles.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Hartford and its surrounding towns host the highest concentration of electronics and defense-related CPT opportunities, driven by the aerospace manufacturing cluster there. New Haven benefits from Yale University's proximity, attracting research-oriented electronics employers. Stamford and Bridgeport in Fairfield County offer additional options through their technology and hardware firms with ties to the New York metro area.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Connecticut?
Roles that align directly with an engineering or applied science curriculum are most commonly approved for CPT authorization. In Connecticut's electronics sector, that includes hardware engineering internships, embedded systems development, PCB design, RF and signal processing roles, avionics testing, and semiconductor device research positions. The CPT authorization must be tied to your degree program, so your DSO will confirm whether a specific role qualifies.
How do I find electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for electronics and hardware jobs in Connecticut that are open to F-1 CPT candidates, which saves significant time compared to screening general job listings manually. Because CPT eligibility depends on your specific program and school authorization, cross-reference any role you find on Migrate Mate with your DSO to confirm the position meets your curriculum requirements before applying.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in electronics roles?
Many of Connecticut's largest electronics employers operate in the defense sector and hold federal contracts, which can introduce security clearance requirements for certain roles. Some clearance-eligible positions are restricted to U.S. persons, meaning F-1 CPT students may not qualify for every opening at these firms. It is worth clarifying clearance requirements with a prospective employer early in the process, and your DSO can advise on how a given role fits your CPT authorization.
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