Senior Controls & Automation Architect

Celestica Inc.; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Monterrey, MX seeks a Senior Controls & Automation Architect to lead control architecture for high-speed automated lines, defining takt-time targets and robust communication topologies.

You will collaborate with operations, quality, industrial engineering, and product introduction teams, author URS/SOW/RFQ packages, and evaluate vendor proposals across Siemens S7-1500, Rockwell Studio 5000, and Keyence KV platforms.

Qualifications

• Authors, audits, and enforces URS, SOW, and RFQ packages for turnkey automated machinery.
• Evaluates vendor control proposals, BOMs, safety interlock design matrices, and factory risks.
• Leads in-house PLC/software architecture across multiple platforms.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in technical negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Define control architecture, takt-time targets, and communication topologies for high-speed lines.
• Prepare requirements documentation and governance for RFQ, URS, SOW.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, BOMs, and safety interlock designs.
• Lead software development on Siemens S7-1500, Rockwell Studio 5000, and Keyence KV platforms.
• Ensure safety standards compliance (ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061) and FAT/SAT execution.
• Oversee project governance, CapEx tracking, and cross-site reporting.

Skills

Industrial Automation

PLC Programming

Siemens S7-1500

Rockwell Studio 5000

KV Studio

ProfiSafe/CIP Safety

SCADA/MES

Education

Mechatronics Eng

Electrical Eng

Tools

Siemens S7-1500

Rockwell Studio 5000

Keyence KV Series

Job description

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Senior Controls & Automation Architect

Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: Monterrey, NLE, MX

General Overview

Job Title: Senior Controls & Automation Architect

Requisition ID: 140431

Level / Band: Band 10 (Senior Technical Lead)

Summary

Detailed Description

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

Technical Scoping & Architecture Definition: Collaborates with operations, quality, industrial engineering, and product introduction teams to define control architecture, cycle time targets, takt-time requirements, and communication topologies for high-speed multi-station automated lines.

Requirements Documentation & Governance (RFQ, URS, SOW): Authors, audits, and enforces rigorous User Requirement Specifications (URS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages for turn-key custom automated machinery, robotic cells, and test equipment.

Supplier Proposal Evaluation & Design Reviews: Conducts comprehensive technical evaluations of vendor controls proposals, hardware bills of materials (BOM), multi-line electrical schematics, network segmentations, and safety interlock design matrices prior to fabrication release.

In-House PLC & Controls Software Architecture: Leads in-house software development from scratch, programming robust modular logic using reusable Function Blocks (FBs), User-Defined Data Types (UDTs), and Add-On Instructions (AOIs) across Siemens S7-1500 (TIA Portal), Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000), and Keyence (KV Series) platforms.

Safety Functional Architecture & Standards Compliance: Architects, parameterizes, and validates integrated functional safety systems (PROFIsafe / CIP Safety) under ISO 13849-1 (PLe/Cat 4) and IEC 62061 (SIL 3), configuring safety PLCs, optical light curtains, area laser scanners, dual-channel safety door interlocks, etc.

Industrial Digitalization & SCADA/MES Connectivity: Configures real-time industrial supervision, telemetry, and automated OEE tracking using Inductive Automation Ignition, WinCC Unified, or FactoryTalk View SE, integrating SQL relational databases and OPC-UA communication bridges, and MES transferring data.

Industrial Networking & Inter-System Synchronization: Implements and troubleshoots plant-floor industrial network topologies including PROFINET (RT/IRT with MRP media redundancy), EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link master sensor parametrization, and direct TCP/IP socket communications.

Motion Control, Robotics, Vision and Automation Integration: Parameterizes and tunes multi-axis servodrives (Siemens SINAMICS S120, Rockwell Kinetix), configures closed-loop PID control (temperature, dosing, precision press-fit), and establishes deterministic communication handshakes with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB), cobots, Vision systems, and other kind of automation systems.

Shop-Floor Commissioning, FAT/SAT & Ramp-Up: Directs and signs off on formal Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor facilities, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) on the Monterrey plant floor. Leads post-launch stabilization, cycle time bottlenecks elimination, and preventive risk mitigation plans.

Project Planning & CapEx Tracking

Cross-Site Communication & Global Reporting

Root-Cause Analysis & Technical Mentorship

Multi-Vendor PLC Mastery: Expert-level programming in at least two leading platforms: Siemens (TIA Portal S7-1500 / S7-1200), Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000 Logix Designer), or Keyence (KV Studio / KV Series). Proven capability to design structured modular code, standardized UDTs, AOIs, and remote I/O layouts (ET 200SP, Point I/O).

Functional Machine Safety: Demonstrated competence designing and auditing machine safety architectures under ISO 13849-1 (Performance Levels c/d/e, Categories 2/3/4) and IEC 62061. Direct programming of safety logic in PROFIsafe and CIP Safety environments.

SCADA, MES & IIoT: Hands-on deployment of plant-level SCADA platforms, with preferred mastery in Inductive Automation Ignition (Vision / Perspective), WinCC Unified, or FactoryTalk View SE. Practical competency in SQL queries, OPC-UA tags management, and recipe/batch management systems.

Industrial Communications: Advanced knowledge of fieldbus and Ethernet protocols: PROFINET (RT/IRT, MRP ring redundancy), EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link master/device parametrization, and TCP/IP socket integration with machine vision cameras (Cognex, Keyence).

Motion Control & Robotics: Configuration, commissioning, and tuning of multi-axis servo drives (Siemens SINAMICS S120, Allen-Bradley Kinetix). Closed-loop PID tuning. Experience with robot integration handshakes (FANUC, KUKA, ABB) and cobots (Universal Robots).

Electrical & Pneumatic Schematics: Advanced ability to read, interpret, and audit multi-sheet industrial electrical schematics (EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical), power distribution panels, control cabinets, and pneumatic circuit diagrams (Festo, SMC).

Project Governance & Quality: Strong command of CapEx tracking, critical path scheduling, machine buy-off checksheets (FAT/SAT), structured problem solving (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Whys), and statistical analysis (Six Sigma Green Belt level preferred).

Bilingual Fluency & Leadership: Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (C1 level minimum, written and verbal) for technical vendor negotiations, executive presentations, and cross-site collaboration.

Physical Demands

Position is 100% on-site.

Expectation of travel is between 10% and 20% of the time.

Physical presence on the production shop floor during commissioning, electrical cabinet troubleshooting, and line ramp-up phases.

Typical Experience

Senior / Staff Lead Level: 7 to 10+ years of progressive, applied engineering experience in industrial automation, controls system design, equipment commissioning, or turn-key custom automated machinery integration.

Demonstrated background leading multi-station automated cell integrations in high-reliability manufacturing sectors (Electronics Manufacturing Services / EMS, Automotive Tier-1, Medical Device Assembly, or Advanced Custom Automation Machine Builders).

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of formal education and applied engineering experience.

Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or Project Management is an asset.

Industry certifications (TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Siemens Certified Professional, Ignition Certified) are strongly valued.

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.
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