Lead Automation Mechanical Design Engineer - Monterrey

Valmont Industries; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Monterrey, Mexico, seeks an Automation Mechanical Design Engineer (Equipment Focus) to drive development, procurement, and on-site commissioning of standard and customized automation systems.

You will manage URS/SOW/LOR, evaluate vendors, and lead EOAT and fixture design with a strong focus on OEE and asset reliability. You will work 60% Turn-Key projects with external integrators and 40% in-house development, reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Robotics Engineering.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design and automation projects.
• Experience with automation equipment, tooling, and integration across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Gather and scope mechanical process requirements with operations and manufacturing teams.
• Document URS, SOW, and LOR for automated machinery and tooling.
• Evaluate vendor concepts, CAD assemblies, and material selections.
• Lead in-house design of EOAT, pneumatic fixtures, conveyors, and alignment mechanisms.
• Track procurement of long-lead components and manage BOMs for projects.
• Coordinate shop-floor commissioning and FAT activities across sites.

Skills

Automation integration principles

Schematic & diagram reading

Control panel hardware verification

Project tracking & data analysis

Bilingual English/Spanish

Root-cause analysis (8D)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Robotics Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

GD&T

Festo

Balluff

Keyence

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Celestica, Inc. in Monterrey, Mexico, seeks an Automation Mechanical Design Engineer (Equipment Focus) to drive development, procurement, and on-site commissioning of standard and customized automation systems.

You will manage URS/SOW/LOR, evaluate vendors, and lead EOAT and fixture design with a strong focus on OEE and asset reliability. You will work 60% Turn-Key projects with external integrators and 40% in-house development, reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering.