Student Intern, Test Development

Celestica Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 65,904,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Newmarket, ON invites students to join a 16‑month Student Intern, Test Development program. You will gain hands‑on experience in hardware/software test development, debugging, and automation within a global technology environment.

Start date May 2027. Hourly wage is CAD 23–30, with strong emphasis on learning, collaboration, and potential full‑time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a University internship/co‑op program, completing 3rd year in a 4-year program or 4th year of a 5-year program.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and MS Office tools.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python/Java/C# or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support development of test and automation solutions (hardware and software) for product hardware, automated test and assembly equipment.
• Assist in the development of line automation tools, including robotics, vision systems and software controls.
• Collaborate with a senior engineering team to review designs and provide input on development work.

Skills

Google Suite

MS Office

Python

Java

Power BI

HTML/CSS

Education

University internship/co-op enrollment

Tools

134 Power BI

Job description

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Student Intern, Test Development

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Newmarket, ON, CA

16 Month Internship

As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage.These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands‑on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits for Students Include:

Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies

Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship

Possibility of a full‑time position after completion of degree

Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects

Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year

Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking

Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian‑based global company

Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things

Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology

Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer

Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship

Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.

Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About this opportunity:

Collaboration and teamwork, as project work is done in a team environment

Ability to multitask and perform multiple activities.

Experience using Google Suite and MS Office tools

General electronics knowledge, including good PC skills (basic + debugging)

Software code design and development

Knowledge of electronics hardware

Hardware assembly (Hand tools, Power tools, Soldering, etc.)

Engineering project development and support

NI LabView – considered an asset

MS Visual Studio .NET (C#, VB, ASP) – considered an asset

Python, Ruby, Java, Perl – considered an asset

HTML, XML, CSS, PHP – considered an asset

Experience with Power BI or other Data Visualization tools – considered an asset

Exposure to production environment – considered an asset

Well organized and an effective communicator

Activities:

Support development of test and automation solutions (hardware and software) to control product hardware, automated test and assembly equipment, write diagnostics, user interfaces, etc.

Support development of line automation tools, including robotics, vision systems and software controls

Work with a highly experienced engineering team to review and provide input on development designs

Implement software & hardware solutions including, HW procurement, integration, qualification and installation support for manufacturing test of electronics (for multiple global sites)

Integrate tools and code developed by other internal groups or external customers

Debug of solutions using design of experiments, tools, and failure analysis methodologies

Support the development and updating of development work instructions

Work with suppliers and customers during project execution

Improve quality and efficiency within the development process; process optimization

Managing material and inventory for the test development projects

Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:

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.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

The hourly wage is determined by the years of study completed and is non‑negotiable as per company policy.

Hourly Wage: $23-30 CAD/hr

Start Date: May 2027

Location: 213 Harry Walker Drive South, Newmarket, ON

Vacancies: 2 positions

Experience: No formal experience required.

Education: Enrollment in a University internship/co‑op program, completing 3rd year in a 4‑year program or 4th year of a 5‑year program of an Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science program.

***As this position involves work that is subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP), your employment offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents, per the Controlled Goods Regulations.

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.
At Celestica we are 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 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.