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If you're on an F-1 visa, Optional Practical Training (OPT) lets you work in the U.S. in a role directly related to your field of study, with no employer petition required. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization after graduation, with a 24-month STEM OPT extension available for qualifying degrees, bringing the total to 36 months. During the STEM extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
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About the Role
Amazon's internal design services team invents solutions for unique unmet needs within Amazon's operations environment. We seek a customer-obsessed hardware design engineer with proven expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation who thrives in cross-functional teams and invents simple solutions for complex problems.
Key job responsibilities
Customer Focus & Requirements Gathering
- Investigate customer problems from the customer and stakeholder perspective
- Translate learnings into data-driven product requirements
Design & Development
- Own design, prototyping, and validation of bespoke solutions
- Balance tradeoffs between speed, cost, performance, and supply chain risks
- Develop Build to Print packages for scaled production
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), maintenance, and cost analysis to optimize total cost of ownership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operate efficiently in large cross-functional teams with varying priorities
- Work with internal and external manufacturing teams to guide product development and delivery
- Influence engineering teams and stakeholders through written reports and presentations
- Communicate analysis findings to stakeholders and vendors through succinct verbal and written communications
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate new design and manufacturing technologies to improve product development
- Learn new skills to solve engineering problems
- Manage multiple projects and priorities across customer teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
- Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) teams
- Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
- Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering
- Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience communicating research findings and analysis in both written and spoken channels
- 3+ years of product development experience
- Experience developing and releasing Build to Print packages for scaled manufacturing
- Competence balancing speed, cost, quality, and supply chain risks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2+ years of process improvement procedures experience
- Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
- Expertise using core mechanical design principles to simplify complex problems
- 2+ years working with supply chain and manufacturing engineering teams in enterprise or design house environments
- Experience working within PDM and PLM tools for managing product revisions, BOM, specifications and ECOs
- Experience in use of AI tools for design process automation
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, TN, NASHVILLE - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
About the Role
Amazon's internal design services team invents solutions for unique unmet needs within Amazon's operations environment. We seek a customer-obsessed hardware design engineer with proven expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, and automation who thrives in cross-functional teams and invents simple solutions for complex problems.
Key job responsibilities
Customer Focus & Requirements Gathering
- Investigate customer problems from the customer and stakeholder perspective
- Translate learnings into data-driven product requirements
Design & Development
- Own design, prototyping, and validation of bespoke solutions
- Balance tradeoffs between speed, cost, performance, and supply chain risks
- Develop Build to Print packages for scaled production
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), maintenance, and cost analysis to optimize total cost of ownership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operate efficiently in large cross-functional teams with varying priorities
- Work with internal and external manufacturing teams to guide product development and delivery
- Influence engineering teams and stakeholders through written reports and presentations
- Communicate analysis findings to stakeholders and vendors through succinct verbal and written communications
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate new design and manufacturing technologies to improve product development
- Learn new skills to solve engineering problems
- Manage multiple projects and priorities across customer teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field
- Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) teams
- Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
- Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering
- Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Experience communicating research findings and analysis in both written and spoken channels
- 3+ years of product development experience
- Experience developing and releasing Build to Print packages for scaled manufacturing
- Competence balancing speed, cost, quality, and supply chain risks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- 2+ years of process improvement procedures experience
- Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
- Expertise using core mechanical design principles to simplify complex problems
- 2+ years working with supply chain and manufacturing engineering teams in enterprise or design house environments
- Experience working within PDM and PLM tools for managing product revisions, BOM, specifications and ECOs
- Experience in use of AI tools for design process automation
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, TN, NASHVILLE - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 111,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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How to Get F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Start your H-1B search before OPT even begins
H-1B sponsorship requires employers to register for the lottery each March, with selected petitions filed by late June for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, you need a job offer and H-1B selection early enough to receive a cap-gap extension that bridges the gap without losing status.
Target companies with a track record of H-1B sponsorship
Larger tech, consulting, and financial services firms sponsor F-1 students far more consistently than small businesses. Companies like Deloitte, Amazon, and Infosys sponsor hundreds of international students annually.
STEM OPT extension buys you two extra years
If your degree is in a STEM field, you can extend OPT by 24 months. That gives employers more runway to sponsor your H-1B, which makes you significantly easier to hire than non-STEM graduates.
Filter job postings for explicit sponsorship language
Many employers state upfront whether they sponsor visas. Search Migrate Mate using the F-1 OPT filter to find postings from employers who have already confirmed they sponsor international students.
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled for STEM OPT
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be registered with E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before accepting any offer, as non-enrolled employers cannot legally support your 24-month extension application.
Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B outside the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Roles at these employers can be filed at any time, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
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What is the difference between pre-completion and post-completion OPT?
Pre-completion OPT allows students to work while still enrolled, with any time used counting against the 12-month total. Post-completion OPT begins after graduation and is the most common form. Most students save their full 12 months for post-graduation employment. Work must be directly related to your major field of study regardless of which type you use.
How does the STEM OPT extension work?
Students with a degree in a STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List can apply for a 24-month extension before their initial 12-month OPT expires. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and agree to provide structured training under a formal development plan. The STEM extension must be filed while initial OPT is still valid.
Do employers need to do anything special to hire OPT workers?
For standard OPT, employers simply verify your Employment Authorization Document, the same as any other work-authorized employee. There is no petition or cost to the employer. For STEM OPT extensions, employers must be registered with E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. Many employers prefer OPT because there is no lottery or petition process involved.
What happens when OPT expires?
When OPT ends, you must either depart the U.S., change to another visa status, or be selected in the H-1B lottery. Many employers use the OPT period to evaluate international employees and then sponsor an H-1B or other work visa. If you are not selected in the H-1B lottery during your STEM OPT, you may face a gap period that can be bridged through a cap-exempt employer or other status.
How do I find OPT-friendly employers?
Migrate Mate filters jobs by F-1 OPT sponsorship so you can identify which employers actively hire on this work authorization. OPT is low-friction for employers compared to visa petitions, so many companies are open to it even if they hesitate at H-1B. Targeting companies already enrolled in E-Verify is a good strategy for STEM OPT, as they are prepared for the additional requirements.
How long do I have to find a job after OPT expires?
After your OPT employment authorization end date, you have a 60-day grace period to either depart the U.S., change to another immigration status, or transfer to a new school. You cannot work during this grace period. If you are on STEM OPT, the same 60-day grace period applies after your extension end date.
When do I need an H-1B offer to avoid a gap after OPT?
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your standard 12-month OPT ends before October 1, you will need a STEM OPT extension or another status to bridge the gap. If you are selected in the H-1B lottery and your OPT is still valid, you receive an automatic cap-gap extension that lets you continue working until your H-1B takes effect on October 1. Planning ahead is critical — start your employer sponsorship conversation well before the March registration deadline.
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