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Thermal Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 covers advanced-degree candidates and EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of relevant experience, both leading to lawful permanent residency.
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Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
LOCATION
Location: Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Within Sustaining Engineering, the Thermal Fluids Mechanical Engineer - LiquidStack Cooling Solutions applies heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to support the performance, reliability, and serviceability of LiquidStack’s liquid cooling products, including coolant distribution units (CDUs). The role focuses on supporting released products, validating engineering changes, investigating performance issues, and contributing to the transition of new products into production and service. Assignments are performed within defined scope under moderate supervision, with guidance from senior engineers and engineering leadership.
What you will do:
- Own mechanical architecture for new skidded and modular CDU platforms as well as other thermal management solutions in the datacenter market.
- Establish CAD standards, drawing standards, BOM conventions, and design-review practices.
- Lead the mechanical design effort from concept through release to manufacturing.
- Application of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics thru pumps, pipes, valves, braze plates, filters, manifolds, and other miscellaneous components.
- Mechanical design and component integration using GD&T, CAD, prints, specifications, DFMEA, and validation methods.
- Application of materials science to design and specify metallic and elastomeric components.
- Work with the CFD and FEA engineers to design and validate solutions.
- Work with electrical, PLM, controls, and systems engineers to integrate sensors, fail safe devices, redundancy, and automation solutions.
- Work with test personnel to validate and test products.
- Understand and apply industry standards ASME, IBC/IMC, UL/CSA, CE, OSHA, Open Compute Project, and ASHRAE to products.
- Partner with Hong Kong engineering team on global design activities.
- Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-serviceability.
- Travel: 25%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; 10+ years industrial mechanical design
- Experience working through the full product lifecycle for new product development (Concept design to detailed design to design validation to commercialization)
- Deep ASME piping and US data center / industrial standards knowledge
- Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with pumps, piping, valves, skidded products, and metal enclosures.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar design platforms.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), design for manufacturability/ serviceability, tolerance analysis, engineering change management, and PLM, ERP, or document control systems.
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$70,400.00 - $101,150.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
LOCATION
Location: Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Within Sustaining Engineering, the Thermal Fluids Mechanical Engineer - LiquidStack Cooling Solutions applies heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics to support the performance, reliability, and serviceability of LiquidStack’s liquid cooling products, including coolant distribution units (CDUs). The role focuses on supporting released products, validating engineering changes, investigating performance issues, and contributing to the transition of new products into production and service. Assignments are performed within defined scope under moderate supervision, with guidance from senior engineers and engineering leadership.
What you will do:
- Own mechanical architecture for new skidded and modular CDU platforms as well as other thermal management solutions in the datacenter market.
- Establish CAD standards, drawing standards, BOM conventions, and design-review practices.
- Lead the mechanical design effort from concept through release to manufacturing.
- Application of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics thru pumps, pipes, valves, braze plates, filters, manifolds, and other miscellaneous components.
- Mechanical design and component integration using GD&T, CAD, prints, specifications, DFMEA, and validation methods.
- Application of materials science to design and specify metallic and elastomeric components.
- Work with the CFD and FEA engineers to design and validate solutions.
- Work with electrical, PLM, controls, and systems engineers to integrate sensors, fail safe devices, redundancy, and automation solutions.
- Work with test personnel to validate and test products.
- Understand and apply industry standards ASME, IBC/IMC, UL/CSA, CE, OSHA, Open Compute Project, and ASHRAE to products.
- Partner with Hong Kong engineering team on global design activities.
- Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-serviceability.
- Travel: 25%
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; 10+ years industrial mechanical design
- Experience working through the full product lifecycle for new product development (Concept design to detailed design to design validation to commercialization)
- Deep ASME piping and US data center / industrial standards knowledge
- Experience in HVAC, industrial equipment, or a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with pumps, piping, valves, skidded products, and metal enclosures.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar design platforms.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), design for manufacturability/ serviceability, tolerance analysis, engineering change management, and PLM, ERP, or document control systems.
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$70,400.00 - $101,150.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
THRIVE AT WORK AND AT HOME
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Thermal Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your transcripts and employer letters before you apply. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone or two or more years of skilled-worker experience in thermal systems roles.
Search employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Thermal Engineer roles. Targeting companies that have filed PERM applications in your specialty cuts the time you spend chasing employers who have never navigated the process.
Verify your SOC code before negotiations
Thermal Engineer roles often map to multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes. Check your target job's O*NET profile to confirm which code your employer will use, since the SOC code drives the prevailing wage DOL assigns during PERM certification.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, run your job title, SOC code, and work location through OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage DOL certifies; offers below that level will fail PERM before the recruitment phase even starts.
Understand the PERM recruitment window
PERM requires your employer to run a documented recruitment test, typically spanning 30 to 180 days depending on advertising channels. Knowing this timeline upfront lets you set realistic expectations with your hiring manager and avoid gaps in your authorization while the process runs.
Secure your priority date before switching employers
Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar Thermal Engineer role without restarting the green card process. Confirm portability eligibility with USCIS before you resign.
Green Card Thermal Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Thermal Engineer role?
Most Thermal Engineer positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree in mechanical or thermal engineering, or under EB-3 if a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience is the stated minimum. Your employer and an immigration attorney will determine which category applies based on the actual job requirements, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Thermal Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 results in lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage request and conduct a formal recruitment test with the Department of Labor before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS, adding steps that an H-1B petition does not require.
How long does the PERM process take for a Thermal Engineer?
PERM timelines depend on DOL processing backlogs, audit rates for the specific occupation, and how quickly your employer completes the recruitment test. Thermal engineering is a specialized field, so PERM audits requesting additional documentation are possible. After PERM certification, priority date backlogs at USCIS vary significantly by country of birth, so nationals of high-demand countries should check the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Thermal Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for engineering roles, including Thermal Engineers. Focusing your search on employers who have completed the PERM and I-140 process before is more efficient than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations after an offer is extended.
Can I change employers during the green card process without losing my place?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupational role without restarting the process. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting the time already accumulated in the backlog queue.