08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment to drive automation strategies across customer manufacturing lines. You will lead development, procurement and deployment of standard automation solutions and own hardware and software improvements guided by OEE data.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree, and you will collaborate with process engineering and equipment providers to ensure performance, reliability and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, procurement and implementation 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 road map 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.

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Date: Oct 27, 2026

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 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 road map 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 experienc;Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

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

Educational Requirements may vary 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 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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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