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Chief Compliance Officer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Management Consultant or Economist categories, depending on how the position is structured. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with employer documentation; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Your degree field and job duties must align precisely for approval.
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Chef Robotics is accelerating the deployment of intelligent machines in the physical world, starting with food production — the sector facing the largest labor shortage in the U.S., with 1.14M unfilled jobs today and 3.1M projected by 2030. These roles can't be offshored, making robotics essential to keeping production onshore and strengthening America's manufacturing base. Our AI-powered robots automate food prep and assembly in commercial kitchens and food manufacturing, and have already produced over 110 million meals in production — generating the world's largest proprietary dataset for deformable food manipulation. Backed by investors including Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, Chef is rapidly scaling with multiple multi-year contracts and a mission to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Robots are transforming how the world makes food — and you'll be building the hands that do it. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Chef, you'll design and ship the mechatronic components that power our robotic systems, from clever end effectors to full manipulation systems. You'll own the full development lifecycle: rapid prototyping, lab testing, systems integration, and vendor coordination. If you want your mechanical designs deployed in commercial kitchens across the country, this is your role.
Responsibilities
- Design and build mechatronic components for automated control systems and robotics, with a strong focus on end effectors and manipulation systems
- Drive systems integration — taking individual components all the way to a full, functioning robotic system
- Work hands-on in our lab: prototype fast, test hard, and iterate until it ships
- Partner closely with software, electrical, and industrial design teams to build solutions that are both elegant and production-ready
- Source and coordinate with vendors to identify and procure the right materials for mechatronic system designs
- Build robust testing processes, conduct reliability studies, and evaluate the feasibility, cost, and performance of new mechatronic equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- You've shipped hardware to production — and you know what it really takes
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design or robotics
- Expert-level SolidWorks: CAD, CAM, solid modeling, surface modeling, and sheet metal
- Strong command of fabrication drawings, 2D drawings, and GD&T
- Experience owning the full product cycle — from first concept through production release and redesign
- Deep knowledge of FEA, risk analysis, solid mechanics, and heat and stress transfer simulation
Chef Robotics is solving one of the hardest problems in AI and robotics — and we ship. Our robots are in production today, generating real data that trains the next generation of food AI. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, we're scaling fast with multiple multi-year enterprise contracts. If you want to build physical AI with real-world deployments and real impact, Chef is the place.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching.
INTRODUCTION
Chef Robotics is accelerating the deployment of intelligent machines in the physical world, starting with food production — the sector facing the largest labor shortage in the U.S., with 1.14M unfilled jobs today and 3.1M projected by 2030. These roles can't be offshored, making robotics essential to keeping production onshore and strengthening America's manufacturing base. Our AI-powered robots automate food prep and assembly in commercial kitchens and food manufacturing, and have already produced over 110 million meals in production — generating the world's largest proprietary dataset for deformable food manipulation. Backed by investors including Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, Chef is rapidly scaling with multiple multi-year contracts and a mission to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Robots are transforming how the world makes food — and you'll be building the hands that do it. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Chef, you'll design and ship the mechatronic components that power our robotic systems, from clever end effectors to full manipulation systems. You'll own the full development lifecycle: rapid prototyping, lab testing, systems integration, and vendor coordination. If you want your mechanical designs deployed in commercial kitchens across the country, this is your role.
Responsibilities
- Design and build mechatronic components for automated control systems and robotics, with a strong focus on end effectors and manipulation systems
- Drive systems integration — taking individual components all the way to a full, functioning robotic system
- Work hands-on in our lab: prototype fast, test hard, and iterate until it ships
- Partner closely with software, electrical, and industrial design teams to build solutions that are both elegant and production-ready
- Source and coordinate with vendors to identify and procure the right materials for mechatronic system designs
- Build robust testing processes, conduct reliability studies, and evaluate the feasibility, cost, and performance of new mechatronic equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- You've shipped hardware to production — and you know what it really takes
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design or robotics
- Expert-level SolidWorks: CAD, CAM, solid modeling, surface modeling, and sheet metal
- Strong command of fabrication drawings, 2D drawings, and GD&T
- Experience owning the full product cycle — from first concept through production release and redesign
- Deep knowledge of FEA, risk analysis, solid mechanics, and heat and stress transfer simulation
Chef Robotics is solving one of the hardest problems in AI and robotics — and we ship. Our robots are in production today, generating real data that trains the next generation of food AI. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, we're scaling fast with multiple multi-year enterprise contracts. If you want to build physical AI with real-world deployments and real impact, Chef is the place.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching.
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Verify your degree supports the filing
TN visa approval for CCO roles hinges on matching your degree field to the specific job category your employer recognizes. A law degree supports a legal compliance framing; a finance or economics degree supports an economics-based category. Confirm this alignment with your prospective employer before applying, as the degree-to-role match is central to TN eligibility at the port of entry or consulate.
Target employers with active compliance teams
Publicly traded companies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems maintain in-house compliance departments and are accustomed to TN sponsorship for senior roles. Focus your search on regulated industries where a CCO is a statutory or regulatory requirement, not an optional hire.
Frame your offer letter around TN-qualifying duties
The offer letter is the document CBP or the consulate reviews first. Ask your employer to describe your duties in terms of regulatory oversight, risk assessment, and policy development rather than generic management language. Vague duty descriptions are a leading cause of TN denials at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Chief Compliance Officer roles at employers who have filed TN or H-1B visa petitions for similar positions. Targeting companies with documented sponsorship history cuts the negotiation time on whether they'll support your visa significantly.
Negotiate who covers the government filing fees
Unlike H-1B, TN does not prohibit employers from passing filing fees to workers, but many regulated employers cover them as standard practice. Raise the fee question during the offer stage, not after signing, so there are no surprises before your CBP or consular appointment.
Plan your Mexican consular appointment timeline early
Mexican citizens cannot use the Canadian port-of-entry process and must schedule a consular interview, which adds three to eight weeks to the timeline. Start scheduling before your start date is finalized so your employer can adjust accordingly and your support letter is already prepared by your prospective employer.
Chief Compliance Officer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chief Compliance Officer qualify as a TN visa occupation?
There is no standalone CCO category in the USMCA TN occupation list. However, the role typically qualifies under Management Consultant or Economist depending on how your duties and degree are structured. The filing must show a direct nexus between your academic credential, your job title, and the regulatory duties you'll perform. A mismatch in any of those three areas can result in a CBP denial.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and can be approved at a Canadian port of entry the same day. H-1B requires a lottery registration in March and, if selected, approval by October 1. For a CCO role that doesn't depend on O-1 visa or immigrant intent, TN is typically faster and more predictable, though it does not allow dual intent the way H-1B does.
What documents does a Canadian CCO candidate need at the border?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, a formal offer letter describing your CCO duties in detail, and your academic credential (degree, transcripts, or a credential evaluation if the institution is outside Canada). Your employer will also prepare a support letter outlining the role, your qualifications, and how you meet TN requirements. This support letter is what you'll present at the port of entry—there's no advance government filing required. Most candidates can complete the port-of-entry process on the same day they arrive, making TN processing significantly faster than other visa categories.
Can I search for Chief Compliance Officer TN visa jobs on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters roles by visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have supported TN or H-1B petitions for compliance and legal roles before. That's a faster starting point than applying broadly and discovering a company's sponsorship position late in the process. The platform is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals pursuing USMCA-covered roles in the U.S.
What happens if my CCO title doesn't map cleanly to a TN category?
If your title and duties span multiple functions, like legal oversight, financial risk, and operations, work with your employer to frame the primary function in the offer letter. CBP adjudicates on the dominant duty set, not the job title itself. If the compliance function is regulatory and your degree is in law, accounting, or economics, a qualified TN preparer can structure the filing around the strongest category match.