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Mechanical Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in mechanical, aerospace, or materials engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins. You get up to 36 months total to build U.S. work experience and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Annapurna Labs (our organization within Amazon) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.
As a member of the Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance, quality and cost. We’re changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
Key job responsibilities
As a Thermal/Mechanical Engineer, you design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You develop from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see those systems all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers affecting millions of AWS users.
About the team
In 2015, Annapurna Labs was acquired by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Since then, we have accelerated its innovation and developed a number of products that benefit cloud customers, including AWS Nitro technology, Inferentia custom Machine Learning chips, and AWS Graviton2 processors.
Annapurna Labs is a silicon/system and software organization that is delivering all the chips used by AWS customers. Today this includes: Graviton, driving innovation for general purpose compute; Nitro, driving networking and storage scale, security and Hypervisor offload, and Machine Learning (ML) Trainium and Inferentia that are enabling customers to train and run GenAI applications permanently while keeping costs under control.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years industry experience in Mechanical and Thermal design of Systems
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in thermal and performance measurements and characterization on SoCs, Servers, and Systems
- 1+ years of experience in SoC Thermal modeling and IC package transient thermal response
- Experience with Chip package, System Mechanical & Thermal design for air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems
- Collaborate effectively with teams spanning multiple sites and develop detailed specifications for product teams to use
- Work with ODMs, heatsink vendors, and internal design teams on cross-boundary triaging, debugging, and resolving issues across organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of SoC thermal/mechanical design methodology, power modeling and thermal analysis techniques
- Tool Familiarity: Ansys Icepak, FloTherm, Cadence Celsius, PTC Creo, and Solidworks
- Programming experience: Bash script, Shell script, Linux, Python, and Lua. Familiarity with working in Linux environment is an added advantage
- Working knowledge on fans, valves, chillers, and CDUs
- Knowledge of various types of technologies used for Heatsink solutions, Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) and liquid cooling technologies
- Develop detailed CFD and compact RC models for SoC and Package thermal analysis
- Knowledge of hardware and software based thermal / power management control algorithms
- Optimize thermal solutions under PPA and system design constraints
- Simulate and prototype thermal control strategies
- Validate thermal models through power/thermal measurements on Hardware
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Annapurna Labs (our organization within Amazon) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.
As a member of the Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance, quality and cost. We’re changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
Key job responsibilities
As a Thermal/Mechanical Engineer, you design and build the systems that are the heart of the world's largest and most powerful computing infrastructure. You develop from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see those systems all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Your work has the potential to shape the machinery that goes into our cutting-edge data centers affecting millions of AWS users.
About the team
In 2015, Annapurna Labs was acquired by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Since then, we have accelerated its innovation and developed a number of products that benefit cloud customers, including AWS Nitro technology, Inferentia custom Machine Learning chips, and AWS Graviton2 processors.
Annapurna Labs is a silicon/system and software organization that is delivering all the chips used by AWS customers. Today this includes: Graviton, driving innovation for general purpose compute; Nitro, driving networking and storage scale, security and Hypervisor offload, and Machine Learning (ML) Trainium and Inferentia that are enabling customers to train and run GenAI applications permanently while keeping costs under control.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years industry experience in Mechanical and Thermal design of Systems
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience in thermal and performance measurements and characterization on SoCs, Servers, and Systems
- 1+ years of experience in SoC Thermal modeling and IC package transient thermal response
- Experience with Chip package, System Mechanical & Thermal design for air-cooled and liquid-cooled systems
- Collaborate effectively with teams spanning multiple sites and develop detailed specifications for product teams to use
- Work with ODMs, heatsink vendors, and internal design teams on cross-boundary triaging, debugging, and resolving issues across organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of SoC thermal/mechanical design methodology, power modeling and thermal analysis techniques
- Tool Familiarity: Ansys Icepak, FloTherm, Cadence Celsius, PTC Creo, and Solidworks
- Programming experience: Bash script, Shell script, Linux, Python, and Lua. Familiarity with working in Linux environment is an added advantage
- Working knowledge on fans, valves, chillers, and CDUs
- Knowledge of various types of technologies used for Heatsink solutions, Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) and liquid cooling technologies
- Develop detailed CFD and compact RC models for SoC and Package thermal analysis
- Knowledge of hardware and software based thermal / power management control algorithms
- Optimize thermal solutions under PPA and system design constraints
- Simulate and prototype thermal control strategies
- Validate thermal models through power/thermal measurements on Hardware
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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Confirm your CIP code before applying
Pull your official transcript and cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Mechanical Engineering (14.1901) qualifies, but closely related concentrations like engineering mechanics or manufacturing systems may use different codes that require DSO confirmation.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm enrollment before you apply. Mechanical engineering roles at defense contractors, automotive OEMs, and aerospace suppliers are common, but not every division of a large company enrolls separately, so verify the specific hiring entity.
Use Migrate Mate to target STEM OPT employers
Search Migrate Mate to find mechanical engineering employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment and engineering SOC codes cuts the time spent screening roles that can't legally employ you under the 24-month extension.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before signing
The Form I-983 must detail learning objectives tied to your mechanical engineering degree, not just your job duties. Ask your offer-stage contact whether the training plan is customized per role or generic, since a generic plan can trigger a DSO rejection that delays your start date.
Time your application around cap-gap protection
If you're in your initial OPT year, file an H-1B registration during the March window. A timely-filed H-1B petition automatically extends your STEM OPT authorization through September 30 under cap-gap, protecting you from a gap if your extension approval is still pending.
Match your resume credentials to prevailing-wage tiers
Look up the prevailing wage for your target mechanical engineering SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Employers file an LCA at a specific wage level, and your offer must meet or exceed that figure or the DOL certification will fail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a mechanical engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Mechanical Engineering (CIP code 14.1901) appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualifies for the 24-month extension. Related degrees like aerospace engineering, materials science, and manufacturing engineering also qualify under their own CIP codes. Confirm your specific code with your DSO before submitting the I-765 extension application to USCIS.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my mechanical engineering employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as an entity before your STEM OPT extension can begin. Enrollment at the parent company level is not enough if you're hired by a subsidiary or a specific plant location that operates as a separate legal entity. Verify enrollment for the exact hiring entity through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer.
What goes into the Form I-983 training plan for a mechanical engineer?
The I-983 must identify how your mechanical engineering role provides practical training in the engineering field covered by your degree. It should map specific job duties, such as finite element analysis, CAD design, or thermal systems testing, to learning objectives tied to your coursework. Both you and your supervisor sign it, and your DSO must review and approve it before your STEM OPT extension is filed.
How does cap-gap work if my mechanical engineering employer files an H-1B petition?
If you're on a timely-filed H-1B petition and your STEM OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working in your mechanical engineering role during this period without a separate filing. USCIS issues a cap-gap receipt notice you can show your employer to confirm continued employment eligibility.
Where can I find mechanical engineering jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search mechanical engineering roles filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT hiring. You can browse by engineering discipline, location, and employer hiring history to focus your applications on companies that have a track record of hiring F-1 students on STEM OPT rather than those encountering the authorization type for the first time.