05 - Senior Technician, Quality

Celestica Inc.; Richardson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica seeks a Senior Technician, Quality for the 2nd shift in Richardson, TX to monitor and improve product quality on the manufacturing line. You will perform first-layer assessments, enforce standards, and guide the team in quality practices.

The role requires 4–6 years of experience, strong communication with internal customers, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel. Familiarity with Spectrum Pro and EtQ is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in a similar role or industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality and manufacturing standards.
• Ability to communicate with internal customers effectively.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with quality systems like Spectrum Pro and EtQ.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-process and first article assessments.
• Identifies and reports product/process non-conformances.
• Supports audits and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Maintains shop-floor quality documentation and controls.
• Provides guidance to new employees on methods and best practices.

Skills

Quality standards

Root cause analysis

Internal customer communication

Shop floor knowledge

Data analysis

Tools

Spectrum Pro

EtQ

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Date: Sep 5, 2026

2nd Shift

General Overview

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)
Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)
Role: Senior Technician (STE)
Job Title: Senior Technician, Quality
Job Code: STE-QUA-OPQ
Job Level: Band05
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct

Detailed Description

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

• Conducts and reports in process and product first layer assessment.
• Performs activities identified related to the Key process and product characteristics, gives feedback for improvements.
• Supports and verifies the identification and processing of internal non-conforming materials for proper disposition.
• Ensures that the implemented changes and corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues are respected in the manufacturing line.
• Actively participating in root cause analysis and solving problems.
• Performs First Article Assessment activities.
• Supports internal, industry and customer audits as required.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality processes.
• Supports and performs the RMA qual activities.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in providing quality and functional guidance and ability to demonstrate work methods to new employee.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of quality and manufacturing standards.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications and the ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of shop floor control and quality management documentation systems such as Spectrum Pro, EtQ.
• Skills for evaluating, gathering data, diagnosing and solving problems encountered in the manufacturing.
• Apply knowledge and understanding in quality improvements techniques
• Well organized

Physical Demands

• Nothing specified.

Typical Experience

• 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry.

Typical Education

• None specified

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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Cloud, Data Center, Technician, Supply Chain, Technology, Quality, Operations