Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Lead Engineer to develop and implement automation solutions for customer manufacturing equipment needs in Kulim, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of related experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include leading equipment validation, communicating with stakeholders, and driving improvements in automated lines. This position offers a unique opportunity to support customers in diverse industries while ensuring optimal equipment performance.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience in engineering roles.
• Experience with automated lines and equipment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of automation solutions.
• Plan hardware and software improvements for manufacturing equipment.
• Drive problem-solving and corrective actions for machine issues.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Automation solutions development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Date: Jan 14, 2026

08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
Req ID: 131449
Remote Position: No
Hiring Manager: ,, Chin Kar Heng
Band: 08
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Kedah
City: Kulim

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

Detailed Description

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

• Lead the development, procurement and implementation of off‑the‑shelf standard solutions and/or develop new standard automation solutions to support customer product manufacturing equipment needs
• Plan and lead the hardware and software improvements of automated lines and off‑the‑shelf equipment, via the analysis of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and other available data. Own the communications with multiple stakeholders including solution providers for design, technical information and specifications.
• Lead and solve complex technical problems and lead the equipment validation activities such as Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Develop maintenance plans and oversee and/or execute activities to achieve target performance. Be accountable for the performance, maintenance, and OEE improvements for multiple machines within a value stream.
• Support customer product roadmap using Celestica Automation E2E process and tools such as User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Design for Automation Assembly (DFAA) and PM workbook.
• Drive problem solving and corrective actions related to causes of machine failures, speed loss or quality issues.
• Work with Process Engineering to ensure equipment is statistically capable of meeting the product manufacturing requirements.

Refer to technical skills below

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary test 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椒 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 (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 their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform 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.