Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Celestica Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Lead Engineer for Manufacturing Equipment in Newmarket, ON. The role involves leading automation projects, improving equipment performance, and validating solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related experience, with a preference for those certified in Six Sigma. This is a great opportunity to contribute to advanced manufacturing processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in SMT processes including solder paste printing and pick and place.
• Ideal candidate will be Six Sigma Green Belt certified or working towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of automation solutions.
• Plan hardware and software improvements for equipment.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Drive problem solving and corrective actions for machine issues.

Skills

Automation solutions development

Technical problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Equipment validation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Date: Sep 15, 2025

Location: Newmarket, ON, CA

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Equipment Engineering Manufacturing

SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-EQM

Job Level: Level 08

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead the development, procurement and implementation off the shelf standard solutions and/or develop new standard automation solutions to support customer product manufacturing equipment needs
• Plan and lead the hardware and software improvements of automated lines and off the shelf equipment, via the analysis of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and other available data. Own the communications with multiple stakeholders including solution providers for design, technical information and specifications.
• Lead and solve complex technical problems and lead the equipment validation activities such as Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Develop maintenance plans and oversee and/or execute activities to achieve target performance. Be accountable for the performance, maintenance, and OEE improvements for multiple machines within a value stream.
• Support customer product road map using Celestica Automation E2E process and tools such as User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Design for Automation Assembly (DFAA) and PM workbook.
• Drive problem solving and corrective actions related to causes of machine failures, speed loss or quality issues.
• Work with Process Engineering to ensure equipment is statistically capable of meeting the product manufacturing requirements.

Refer to technical skills below

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 1 to 3 years of related experience; experience in SMT processes including solder paste printing, and pick and place.
• Ideal candidate will be Six Sigma Green Belt certified or working towards certification.

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Celestica is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.