Junior Finance Automation Engineer - A193
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Descripción de la vacante
Celestica in Monterrey, Mexico, is seeking an Opex-Senior Automation Engineer for advanced manufacturing. You will lead automation projects, justify capital investments, and drive standardization across multiple sites while collaborating with suppliers, integrators, and internal teams.
The role emphasizes welding automation, robotics, PLCs, and control systems with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity improvements. Travel is minimal as needed for project execution.
Formación
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Proven automation project leadership and ROI justification.
- Experience with welding automation and manufacturing processes.
Responsabilidades
- Lead automation projects from concept through production launch.
- Develop technical concepts, capital estimates, and ROI analyses.
- Support enterprise automation roadmap and standards across sites.
- Collaborate with sites, suppliers, and integrators to deliver solutions.
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Job Description
You will partner with cross‑functional teams across, operations, product engineering, maintenance, quality, procurement, information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), environmental health & safety (EHS), and business leadership to deliver advanced manufacturing automation solutions across the global supply chain (GSC) consisting of all business segments.
This role collaborates closely with manufacturing sites, business unit leaders, technical specialists, external automation suppliers, and system integrators to identify, develop, deploy, and automation solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
As part of the Automation & Advanced Manufacturing organization, you will serve as a technical leader with a focus on Machining and Fabrications processes, supporting multiple manufacturing sites and business units. You will help develop automation standards, evaluate emerging technologies, share best practices, and drive repeatable automation solutions across the manufacturing network.
As a member of the Automation & Advanced Manufacturing team, you will lead and support the development, justification, design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing automation systems across a diverse industrial manufacturing environment.
This role combines hands‑on project execution with enterprise capability development. You will serve as a key technical resource for robotics, automation, controls, advanced manufacturing systems, and automated joining technologies, with welding and joining automation serving as a primary area of technical expertise.
Responsibilities include, evaluating automation opportunities, developing technical concepts and business cases, supporting capital project execution, and driving the standardization and replication of successful solutions across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- + Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation/Controls, Robotics Engineering or related discipline.
- + Strong background in welding automation, robotic welding, or automated machining and fabrication processes.
- + 7+ years of industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls, or advanced manufacturing experience.
- + English proficiency.
- + Demonstrated leadership of significant automation and capital projects.
- + Strong understanding of robotics, controls, safety, machine integration, and manufacturing processes.
- + Experience developing automation concepts, specifications, scopes, and business cases.
- + Project leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- + Ability to travel as required to support enterprise manufacturing sites.
- + Robotic welding and automated joining systems
- + Industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman)
- + PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, and controls integration
- + Machine vision and inspection systems
- + Certified welding experience
- + Automated material handling
- + MES, SCADA, OEE and data collection systems
- + FAT, SAT, commissioning and production launch
- + Lean Green Belt Certification
- + Lead automation projects from concept through production launch.
- + Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify automation opportunities.
- + Develop technical concepts, capital estimates, and ROI business cases.
- + Serve as enterprise technical capability owner for welding and joining automation.
- + Develop automation standards, specifications, and preferred technologies.
- + Support multiple manufacturing sites and business units based on business priorities.
- + Lead/support vendor selection, RFQs, design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup.
- + Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation systems.
- + Identify and replicate successful solutions across sites.
- + Support Automation & Advanced Manufacturing roadmap and technology strategy.
- + Evaluate emerging technologies including robotics, vision, simulation, and AI‑enabled manufacturing.
- + Mentor site engineering resources and provide technical leadership.
At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you're ready to revolutionise how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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On‑Site (5 days)
As Automation Process Quality Engineer you will develop robust and reliable manufacturing processes related to Automation to support regular operations, NPD programs, and productivity initiatives in Monterrey facility. The Automation PQE should constantly meet Product/Project Costs, Quality, and implementation schedule established by the project while being a mentor for the Automation team.
- + Apply highly technical skills in developing Automation Processes (Welding and Assembly Fanuc Robots) achieving Process Control and Capability requirements, while meeting Safety Requirements.
- + Define machine specifications, approval protocols, runoff, and installation requirements for Capital equipment related to Automation Equipment.
- + Perform advanced problem solving using 6‑Sigma, DOE, A3, 9 Step Problem Solving, and 5‑Why tools to systematically determine root cause.
- + Develop, maintain, and improve Automation processes.
- + Design/select Automation tools and fixtures, define inspection process applying GD&T principles.
- + Analyze, develop and implement process improvements automation cells.
- + Perform administrative tasks as part of project implementation: Purchase Orders and follow up (Capital, equipment, fixtures, and tools).
- + Measure, analyze and improve indicators in SQDIP (SCRAP, FPY, DPU's, Downtime and Efficiency of machining equipment).
- + Develop and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, JSAs and Ergonomic studies related to machining and assembly processes. Follow up to the EHS scorecard metrics.
- + Collaborate in Opex initiatives as VSAs, RIEs, and Gembas.
- + Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronic BSc degree, preferrable MSc Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality or similar.
- + Manufacturing/Process/Quality Engineer with at least 3 years on Automation.
- + Project Management, Team management.
- + Advance PLC programming and tool selection and design. Mastery of Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus, and Profibus communication networks.
- + Very competent/mentor on Lean Manufacturing, Material flow, DMAIC, GD&T, MiniTab, TPM, Autocad.
- + English 80%
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies ( , and through our businesses including Trane® ( and Thermo King ( , sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits ( designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
On‑Site (5 days)
As Senior Automation Process Quality Engineer you will develop robust and reliable manufacturing processes related to Automation to support regular operations, NPD programs, and productivity initiatives in Monterrey facility. The Automation PQE should constantly meet Product/Project Costs, Quality, and implementation schedule established by the project while being a mentor for the Automation team.
- + Apply highly technical skills in developing Automation Processes (Welding and Assembly Fanuc Robots) achieving Process Control and Capability requirements, while meeting Safety Requirements.
- + Define machine specifications, approval protocols, runoff, and installation requirements for Capital equipment related to Automation Equipment.
- + Perform advanced problem solving using 6‑Sigma, DOE, A3, 9 Step Problem Solving, and 5‑Why tools to systematically determine root cause.
- + Develop, maintain, and improve Automation processes.
- + Design/select Automation tools and fixtures, define inspection process applying GD&T principles.
- + Analyze, develop and implement process improvements automation cells.
- + Perform administrative tasks as part of project implementation: Purchase Orders and follow up (Capital, equipment, fixtures, and tools).
- + Measure, analyze and improve indicators in SQDIP (SCRAP, FPY, DPU's, Downtime and Efficiency of machining equipment).
- + Develop and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, JSAs and Ergonomic studies related to machining and assembly processes. Follow up to the EHS scorecard metrics.
- + Collaborate in Opex initiatives as VSAs, RIEs, and Gembas.
- + Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronic BSc degree, preferrable MSc Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality or similar.
- + Manufacturing/Process/Quality Engineer with at least 5 years on Automation.
- + Project Management, Team management.
- + Advance PLC programming and tool selection and design. Mastery of Ethernet, Device Net, ControlNet, Modbus, and Profibus communication networks.
- + Very competent/mentor on Lean Manufacturing, Material flow, DMAIC, GD&T, MiniTab, TPM, Autocad.
- + English 90%
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
The role serves as a technical expert and customer‑facing representative, working closely with project teams, service technicians, contractors, facility managers, and end users to deliver high‑quality service solutions and lifecycle support.
- + Perform startup, commissioning, testing, and validation of HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).
- + Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC equipment, control systems, field devices, networks, and software applications.
- + Execute preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and system upgrades.
- + Analyze system performance and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
- + Support emergency service calls and critical system recovery efforts.
- + Maintain and optimise HVAC control systems including:
- + Chillers
- + Boilers
- + Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- + Remote Transmission Units (RTUs)
- + VAV Systems
- + Fan Coil Units
- + Cooling Towers
- + Pumping Systems
- + Configure and support Honeywell Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- + Implement control system modifications, software updates, graphics enhancements, and sequence adjustments.
- + Verify proper operation of sensors, actuators, controllers, and field devices.
- + Support integration of HVAC and building systems using industry‐standard communication protocols, including:
- + BACnet
- + Modbus
- + LonWorks
- + IP‑based control networks
- + Assist with controller programming, network configuration, and database management.
- + Diagnose communication failures and network performance issues.
- + Provide technical support and consultation to customers regarding system operation and performance.
- + Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive service delivery.
- + Conduct customer training on HVAC controls, BAS operation, and system best practices.
- + Communicate findings, recommendations, and service activities through detailed service reports.
- + Collaborate with project engineering, system engineering, application engineering sales, and operations teams, including global Eng team.
- + Support retrofit, upgrade, and modernisation projects.
- + Assist in identifying energy‑saving opportunities and operational improvements.
- + Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
- + Equivalent field service experience may be considered.
- + 3-5 years of experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation Systems, field service engineering, application engineering or technical service support.
- + Experience commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC systems, BMS and BAS and control platforms / Niagara framework.
- + Experience working directly with commercial and industrial customers.
- + HVAC equipment and system operation.
- + Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS).
- + HVAC controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and controllers.
- + DDC (Direct Digital Controls) systems.
- + Network architecture and communication protocols.
- + Electrical troubleshooting and control panel diagnostics.
- + Energy management and building performance optimisation.
- + Knowledge of ASHRAE standards and industry best practices.
- + Experience with Honeywell Building Solutions products and software platforms
- + Experience with Autocad Software
- + Niagara Framework, Tridium, or similar BAS experience.
- + HVAC, controls, electrical, or automation certifications.
- + Experience supporting mission‑critical and commercial facilities.
- + Bilingual English and Spanish.
- + Based in Monterrey City but in future with potential travel up to 50% within assigned territory
- + Mainly located at customer site 100%
- + Availability for occasional after‑hours, weekend, and emergency support.
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas
Country: Mexico
State/Province: Nuevo Leon
City: Monterrey
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Equipment Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: AST-ENG-EQM
Job Level: Level 06
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
As part of the Celestica Global Automation (CGA) team, you are an entry‑level Developing Controls Engineer with a strong technical foundation, structural logic, and high learning agility. Celestica is committed to empowering early‑career engineering talent through a structured developmental pathway designed to cultivate technical mechanics, baseline software logic, and problem abstraction capabilities. Our core goal is to accelerate your professional growth toward becoming a Senior Automation Engineer capable of high‑level solution conceptualization and global engineering execution.
In this role, you will operate across a balanced operational model comprising 60% Turn‑Key projects with external automation integrators and 40% In‑House control developments. You will bridge basic engineering mechanics with hands‑on project accompaniment, defined requirements gathering, supplier technical evaluations, component procurement tracking, and shop‑floor commissioning.
You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering. This position is based at Celestica's primary automation engineering centre in Monterrey, Mexico.
- + **Technical Process Gathering & Scoping:** Conduct shop‑floor process audits and technical data gathering on existing manufacturing lines to baseline cycle times, identify automation bottlenecks, and define physical and electrical interface boundaries.
- + **Requirements Documentation & Validation:** Author and maintain foundational project documentation—including User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Statement of Work (SOW) protocols—to validate new automation concepts and ensure technical alignment across sites.
- + **Supplier Proposal Evaluation & Bidding:** Participate in RFQ processes by evaluating vendor technical proposals, reviewing component selections, and benchmarking proposed Turn‑Key solutions (60% operational scope) against Celestica standards.
- + **In‑House Controls Development & Engineering Support:** Assist senior architects in designing and programming basic control architectures (40% operational scope), structuring PLC logic routines, configuring HMI layouts, and setting up industrial communication protocols.
- + **Procurement & Import Logistics Tracking:** Track the technical supply chain lifecycle for control hardware, sensors, and automation tooling‑monitoring Purchase Order (PO) creation, vendor execution, material arrival, and customs logistics.
- + **Equipment Release & Shop‑Floor Commissioning:** Support the hands‑on verification and validation of automated machinery through signal continuity testing, control panel wiring audits ( _timbrado de tableros_ ), and execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols.
- + **Project Planning & Data Analysis:** Maintain structured project tracking schedules, cost tracking, forecasts, and executive status updates using Excel and Smartsheet tools to ensure project execution remains on time and on budget.
- + **Cross‑Site Communication & Reporting:** Participate in weekly global team calls and cross‑site engineering syncs, creating status update decks and executive summaries to share progress with executive leadership. (English 100%)
- + **Continuous Engineering Development:** Actively engage in technical mentorship, learning programs, and cross‑functional collaborations to build advanced competencies in systems architecture and problem abstraction.
- + **Programming & Logic Fundamentals:** Strong baseline structural logic, clean programming mechanics, and familiarity with structured logic concepts (e.g., PLCs, C/C++, Python, or ladder logic).
- + **Schematic & Diagram Reading:** Proven ability to read, interpret, and trace industrial electrical schematics, control cabinet layouts, and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
- + **Control Panel & Hardware Verification:** Basic hands‑on familiarity with shop‑floor signal tracing, sensor wiring, and control panel continuity testing ( _timbrado de tableros_ ).
- + **Organised Project Tracking & Data Analysis:** Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet for tracking project milestones, organising datasets, structuring tables, and updating progress schedules.
- + **Bilingual Communication:** Professional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish (minimum B2 level) to coordinate effectively with global teams and site managers.
- + **Learning Agility & Abstract Reasoning:** High personal hunger to learn, strong problem‑solving orientation, and adaptability in fast‑changing manufacturing environments.
- + **Team Integration & Collaboration:** Demonstrated ability to work productively within cross‑functional teams, participate actively in group problem‑solving, and align with safety regulations.
- + **Nice to have skills:**
- + **Control Hardware & Software Exposure:** Exposure to major industrial PLC environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000) or HMI/SCADA configurations.
- + **Robotics & Industrial Vision:** Baseline exposure to industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, Universal Robots) or 2D machine vision sensors (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
- + **Advanced Perception & Specialty Processes:** Familiarity with advanced perception algorithms (e.g., computer vision frameworks), precision fluid dispensing, or automated functional testing principles.
- + **CAD & Engineering Design:** Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD Electrical for basic 3D model viewing and electrical drawing modifications.
- + **Financial & Commercial Basics:** Foundational understanding of project CapEx tracking, Purchase Order workflows, vendor negotiations, or financial payback metrics (ROI).
- + **Manufacturing & ERP Systems:** Basic exposure to corporate ERP systems (such as SAP) and standard quality methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC).
- + Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations and other Celestica sites is less than 10% of the time. However, travel may temporarily increase during critical project life cycle phases, such as on‑site FAT buy‑offs, equipment commissioning, and line transfers.
- + Entry Level: 0 to 2 years of relevant experience or solid academic project background in industrial automation, control systems, or mechanical design.
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer, or Robotics Engineering.
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.
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 centre 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):
This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high‑reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and Health Tech. It is engineering‑led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
This segment focuses on high‑performance technology solutions and services for the data centre, 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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