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Server roles don't appear on the standard TN visa occupational list, which means Canadian and Mexican professionals pursuing sponsorship for this position need an employer willing to support an alternative visa pathway. Understanding where TN eligibility ends and other options begin is the first step.
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Amazon Web Services’ Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s premier cloud computing platform. We are looking for Manufacturing Engineers who are capable of operating in a fast paced, ever changing, multi-platform international manufacturing and production environment. Our Manufacturing Engineers work closely with our ODMs, CMs, internal AWS hardware and software development teams, and with upstream component vendors to monitor and improve the incoming hardware quality of AWS products both proactively in the design phase as well as monitoring, reporting and investigating any early-life product failures. This role requires the engineer to be a technical contact and take on full ownership of the manufacturing launch and resolution of process issues. You will be the driver in getting production up and running, understanding root cause of hardware failures and resolving gaps in our suppliers manufacturing processes.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and oversee quality control processes across Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), and vendors
- Deliver hands-on technical support during new product introductions and launches
- Evaluate and optimize product designs for quality assurance and manufacturing efficiency of servers and rack systems
- Investigate and resolve customer escalations through comprehensive root cause analysis
- Support global operations through regular domestic and international travel (25-50% of time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering work experience with server platforms or on high-tech hardware
- 5+ years of product development experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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.
Location: USA, TX, Austin
Compensation
- Base salary range: $159,200.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually
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.
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services’ Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s premier cloud computing platform. We are looking for Manufacturing Engineers who are capable of operating in a fast paced, ever changing, multi-platform international manufacturing and production environment. Our Manufacturing Engineers work closely with our ODMs, CMs, internal AWS hardware and software development teams, and with upstream component vendors to monitor and improve the incoming hardware quality of AWS products both proactively in the design phase as well as monitoring, reporting and investigating any early-life product failures. This role requires the engineer to be a technical contact and take on full ownership of the manufacturing launch and resolution of process issues. You will be the driver in getting production up and running, understanding root cause of hardware failures and resolving gaps in our suppliers manufacturing processes.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead and oversee quality control processes across Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), and vendors
- Deliver hands-on technical support during new product introductions and launches
- Evaluate and optimize product designs for quality assurance and manufacturing efficiency of servers and rack systems
- Investigate and resolve customer escalations through comprehensive root cause analysis
- Support global operations through regular domestic and international travel (25-50% of time)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering work experience with server platforms or on high-tech hardware
- 5+ years of product development experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
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.
Location: USA, TX, Austin
Compensation
- Base salary range: $159,200.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Server
Verify your visa category before applying
Server is not a listed TN visa occupational category under USMCA. Confirm with your prospective employer which visa pathway applies to your role before investing time in applications that may require a different authorization route.
Document any specialty skills you hold
If your Server role involves sommelier certification, food safety credentials, or supervisory duties, gather those credentials now. A more specialized role description can support alternative visa classifications your employer may be able to sponsor.
Target hospitality groups with HR departments
Independent restaurants rarely have in-house immigration support. Focus your search on hotel chains, resort operators, and multi-location dining groups whose HR teams have experience navigating work visa sponsorship for international hospitality staff.
Ask employers about their E-Verify enrollment status
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor certain visa categories. Asking about E-Verify enrollment early tells you whether a hospitality employer has the infrastructure to support your work authorization before you advance in the hiring process.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers open to sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to identify hospitality employers who have a history of sponsoring international workers. Filter by role and location to surface companies already familiar with the visa process, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-approaching reluctant employers.
Clarify visa type with the employer before your offer letter
Once an employer expresses interest, confirm in writing which visa category they intend to sponsor and whether their immigration counsel is already involved. Misaligned expectations at the offer stage can delay your start date significantly.
Server TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Server job title qualify for a TN visa?
No. The TN visa is restricted to specific occupational categories listed under USMCA, and Server is not among them. Canadian and Mexican professionals in hospitality roles typically need to explore other visa categories. If your position involves specialized duties or credentials, your employer's immigration counsel can assess whether a different classification applies.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Server roles?
Neither the TN nor the H-1B visa is straightforwardly available for standard Server positions. The H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a bachelor's degree requirement, which most Server roles don't meet. The TN has its own fixed occupational list. Both visas present hurdles for this job title, making the role's specific duties and any specialized credentials the deciding factor in what sponsorship pathway, if any, is viable.
Can a Mexican citizen get a TN visa for hospitality work?
Mexican citizens are eligible for TN status under USMCA, but the same occupational list restrictions apply. Server is not a qualifying TN category for either Canadian or Mexican applicants. Mexican nationals also face an annual numerical cap on TN visas, unlike Canadians who can obtain TN status at the port of entry without a cap. Both groups should verify eligible categories carefully before applying.
What should I do if my Server job offer doesn't qualify for TN status?
Talk to the employer about whether the role can be restructured or retitled to reflect specialized duties that align with a qualifying visa category. Some hospitality positions that include supervisory, sommelier, or food and beverage management responsibilities may support a different classification. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers in the hospitality sector who already sponsor international staff and understand which visa pathways apply.
Do employers need to file anything with USCIS to sponsor a Server on a work visa?
Yes, for most work visa categories, the employer must file a petition with USCIS. For TN specifically, Canadian citizens can present documentation directly at a U.S. port of entry without a prior USCIS filing, and the role must be on the approved occupational list. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. For other visa types, USCIS filing requirements and timelines vary by category.