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Data center roles in infrastructure operations, network engineering, and systems administration qualify for CPT when your DSO confirms the work integrates with your degree program. Your authorization is tied to a specific employer and start date, so lining up both before approaching your DSO is essential.
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We Are Bosch.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.
Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch
- Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
- Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
- Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
- Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
- Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
- Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.
Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.
Job Description
Bosch Research is looking for a Requirements Engineering Intern for Data Center Racks. The duration of the internship is 3 months with a target start date of May 18, 2026.
What you will do:
- Requirements collection and consolidation: Understand and reconcile published requirements from various sources with stakeholder interviews across electrical, thermal, mechanical, controls, safety, and sustainability domains; capture business, regulatory, and operator needs for 250–1,000 kW rack configurations.
- System requirements and architecture: Draft clear, testable system and subsystem requirements for power conversion (800 VDC→48 V→1 V), point‑of‑load rails, direct liquid cooling/CDU, energy buffering, and unified rack controls/telemetry.
- Standards and compliance mapping: Build compliance and gap analyses against relevant standards and guidance (e.g., OCP, ASHRAE liquid cooling classes, UL/IEC IT and power equipment, EMC/harmonics, NFPA electrical safety) and regional codes.
- Risk and reliability: Contribute to preliminary hazard analysis and FMEA for thermal, electrical, and fluid systems; align requirements with target KPIs for efficiency, leak rates, arc‑flash mitigation, fault isolation, and serviceability.
Expected deliverables (3 months):
- Baseline system requirement specification for an integrated 1 MW rack architecture with clear acceptance criteria
- Standards compliance matrix and prioritized gap/risks list
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Coursework or experience in two or more of: power electronics or DC power distribution; thermal/fluid systems and liquid cooling; embedded/controls/telemetry; reliability/safety engineering
- Hands‑on experience with requirements engineering and systems thinking; ability to write clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteria
- Strong technical communication skills, structured problem solving, and ability to work across disciplines under fast timelines
Preferred qualifications
- Exposure to data center infrastructures, liquid cooling, or high‑power conversion
- Knowledge of relevant standards and practices and sustainability metrics
- Experience with risk and reliability methods
- Familiarity with telemetry and controls interfaces and data analysis scripting
- Practical lab or hardware integration experience; comfort reviewing schematics, P&IDs, and layout drawings
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.
The U.S. base salary range for this intern position is $38.00/hr - $55.00/hr. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, type of degree, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, type of position, job location, etc. Your Hiring Manager can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.
Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.
For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit:
Culture and Benefits | Bosch in the USA
Company Description
We Are Bosch.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.
Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch
- Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
- Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
- Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
- Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
- Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
- Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.
Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.
Job Description
Bosch Research is looking for a Requirements Engineering Intern for Data Center Racks. The duration of the internship is 3 months with a target start date of May 18, 2026.
What you will do:
- Requirements collection and consolidation: Understand and reconcile published requirements from various sources with stakeholder interviews across electrical, thermal, mechanical, controls, safety, and sustainability domains; capture business, regulatory, and operator needs for 250–1,000 kW rack configurations.
- System requirements and architecture: Draft clear, testable system and subsystem requirements for power conversion (800 VDC→48 V→1 V), point‑of‑load rails, direct liquid cooling/CDU, energy buffering, and unified rack controls/telemetry.
- Standards and compliance mapping: Build compliance and gap analyses against relevant standards and guidance (e.g., OCP, ASHRAE liquid cooling classes, UL/IEC IT and power equipment, EMC/harmonics, NFPA electrical safety) and regional codes.
- Risk and reliability: Contribute to preliminary hazard analysis and FMEA for thermal, electrical, and fluid systems; align requirements with target KPIs for efficiency, leak rates, arc‑flash mitigation, fault isolation, and serviceability.
Expected deliverables (3 months):
- Baseline system requirement specification for an integrated 1 MW rack architecture with clear acceptance criteria
- Standards compliance matrix and prioritized gap/risks list
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Coursework or experience in two or more of: power electronics or DC power distribution; thermal/fluid systems and liquid cooling; embedded/controls/telemetry; reliability/safety engineering
- Hands‑on experience with requirements engineering and systems thinking; ability to write clear, testable requirements and acceptance criteria
- Strong technical communication skills, structured problem solving, and ability to work across disciplines under fast timelines
Preferred qualifications
- Exposure to data center infrastructures, liquid cooling, or high‑power conversion
- Knowledge of relevant standards and practices and sustainability metrics
- Experience with risk and reliability methods
- Familiarity with telemetry and controls interfaces and data analysis scripting
- Practical lab or hardware integration experience; comfort reviewing schematics, P&IDs, and layout drawings
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.
The U.S. base salary range for this intern position is $38.00/hr - $55.00/hr. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, type of degree, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, type of position, job location, etc. Your Hiring Manager can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.
Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.
For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit:
Culture and Benefits | Bosch in the USA
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Get Access To All JobsData Center CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center roles qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work integrates with your degree program. Roles in network engineering, infrastructure operations, systems administration, and cloud platform support typically qualify when your coursework covers related technical competencies. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how closely the job duties map to your enrolled courses, not the job title alone.
Can I do CPT at a data center that operates 24/7 with rotating shifts?
CPT authorization is tied to the employer and the authorized period on your I-20, not to a fixed schedule. Rotating or overnight shifts are permissible as long as you remain employed by the authorized employer within the approved date range. If your end date or employer changes, your DSO must update your I-20 before the new arrangement begins.
How do I find data center employers who understand F-1 CPT?
Browse data center and infrastructure roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified work authorization history. Hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and enterprise IT departments tend to have established onboarding processes for F-1 students. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early and asking HR directly about their CPT experience saves time before you invest in the application process.
Does CPT in a data center role affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against OPT regardless of duration. Many F-1 students in data center roles structure their CPT as part-time to protect post-graduation OPT. Confirm your cumulative CPT hours with your DSO before accepting any full-time arrangement.
What job titles in a data center environment qualify as specialty occupation roles for future H-1B purposes?
Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as network engineer, systems reliability engineer, cloud infrastructure engineer, and data center operations analyst, typically meet the specialty occupation standard under USCIS guidelines. Facilities technician and general operations roles that don't require a specific degree field are less likely to qualify. Use O*NET to review the education and skill requirements listed for your target title before accepting an offer.