Automation Mechanical Design Engineer (Equipment Focus)

Celestica Inc.; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Celestica Inc. in Monterrey seeks an Automation Mechanical Design Engineer focused on equipment. The role involves defining mechanical process requirements, creating URS/SOW/LOR for custom machinery, and leading in‑house EOAT and fixture designs.

You will drive procurement tracking, assembly, and on‑site commissioning, while coordinating with global engineering teams. The candidate should have 3–5+ years in mechanical design, industrial automation, and a strong background in GD&T, 3D CAD, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or an equivalent combination of formal education and applied engineering experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by Geography.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience or solid project background in mechanical design, industrial automation, or custom equipment integration.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to define mechanical process requirements, cycle time targets, and ergonomic cell architectures.
• Authors clear URS, SOW, and LOR for custom automated machinery and mechanical tooling.
• Leads in‑house mechanical design of custom end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT), pneumatic clamping fixtures, conveyor transfers, and precision alignment mechanisms using 3D CAD software.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Industrial automation

Project management

GD&T

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Robotics

Herramientas

3D CAD software

Smartsheet

Excel

Festo components

Balluff sensors

Keyence sensors

Descripción del empleo

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Automation Mechanical Design Engineer (Equipment Focus)

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Monterrey, NLE, MX

General Overview

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:

• Technical Process Gathering & Scoping: Collaborates with operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to define mechanical process requirements, cycle time targets, and ergonomic cell architectures.
• Requirements Documentation & Validation: Authors clear User Requirement Specifications (URS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Lists of Requirements (LOR) for custom automated machinery and mechanical tooling.
• Supplier Proposal Evaluation & Bidding: Conducts comprehensive technical evaluations of vendor mechanical concepts, 3D CAD assemblies, structural stability calculations, and material selections.
• In-House Controls & Mechanical Development: Leads in-house mechanical design of custom end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), pneumatic clamping fixtures, conveyor transfers, and precision alignment mechanisms using 3D CAD software.
• Procurement & Import Logistics Tracking: Tracks mechanical long-lead components, raw materials, machined parts, and commercial hardware to maintain project milestone timelines, following procurement and logistics areas.
• Equipment Release & Shop-Floor Commissioning: Direct machine assembly, mechanical alignment, pneumatic plumbing verification, and physical debugging on the Monterrey plant floor, and some external designs for other plants in the Group.
• Project Planning & Data Analysis: Utilizes project management workbooks (PM workbook, Excel, Smartsheet) to manage project CapEx budgets, track milestone deliverables, and drive OEE optimization.
• Cross-Site Communication & Reporting: Interfaces with global engineering peers, site leadership, and external technology vendors to ensure compliance with Celestica standards, 30% of those conversations are English language based.
• Continuous Engineering Development: Enforces Design for Automated Assembly (DFAA) principles, 8D root-cause problem solving, and preventive maintenance strategies to maximize asset reliability.
• Automation Integration Principles: Solid grasp of core automation principles and emerging tech, with the ability to bridge physical mechanical systems with automated solutions.
• Schematic & Diagram Reading: Advanced ability to interpret and create mechanical assembly drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic circuit schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.
• Control Panel & Hardware Verification: Hands‑on capability in validating mechanical alignment, pneumatic valve manifolds (Festo), sensor positioning (Balluff, Keyence), and structural enclosure integrity.
• Organized Project Tracking & Data Analysis: Strong proficiency in structured project management, tracking equipment timelines, managing bill of materials (BOM), and conducting root‑cause failure analysis (8D, Fishbone).
• Bilingual Communication: Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) for technical vendor management and global reporting.
• Learning Agility & Abstract Reasoning: High capacity to analyze complex mechanical mechanisms, troubleshoot intermittent mechanical jams, and innovate practical engineering workarounds under production pressure.
• Team Integration & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate smoothly across cross‑functional departments, maintenance technicians, and external machinery

Physical Demands

Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations, customer sites, and other Celestica operating facilities is less than 10% of the time. However, travel may temporarily increase during critical project life cycle phases, such as on-site Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) buy-offs, equipment commissioning, and line transfers.

Typical Experience

Intermediate to Senior Level: 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience or solid project background in mechanical design, industrial automation, precision machinery, or custom equipment integration.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or an equivalent combination of formal education and applied engineering 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 and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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.

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