Director, Manufacturing and Test Engineering

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. seeks a Director of Manufacturing and Test Engineering in Richardson, TX to bridge product roadmaps with scalable production.

You will lead advanced process development, optimize DFM/DFA/DFT, and drive standardization across sites from Texas to Thailand, while managing high‑level customer and supplier relationships. The role requires deep expertise in semiconductors, packaging, and thermal management, with a strong, execution‑oriented leadership style to deliver rapid, safe

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced electronic assembly, or hardware manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced process and equipment development from concept to production launch.
• Collaborate with Product Design groups and external customers on DFM/DFA/DFT tradeoffs.
• Oversee thermal modeling, TIM application, and material science interactions for high‑power ASICs.
• Drive system integration strategies for large, complex Level 11 solutions.
• Instill urgency and accountability to shorten development cycles while ensuring quality.
• Establish global standards and succession planning across regional sites.
• Manage relationships with Tier 1 hyperscale customers, suppliers, and site leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Semiconductor

Advanced Packaging

Thermal Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science

Job description

Director, Manufacturing and Test Engineering

• Job Title: Director, Manufacturing and Test Engineering 2
• Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
• Career Stream: Engineering (ENG)
• Role: Director 2 (DR2)
• Job Code: DR2-ENG-MFTS
• Job Band: 13
• Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
• Location: Richardson, TX
• Expansion regions: Fort Worth and Austin (regional manufacturing footprint)
• Global standardization sites include: Thailand

Summary

This is a critical leadership role responsible for bridging the gap between cutting‑edge product technology roadmaps and full‑scale manufacturing execution. While our product design teams define what we make, your team will design, optimize, and deploy the advanced processes and equipment required to build it. This position is a key succession‑role located in Richardson, TX, tasked with expanding our regional manufacturing footprint (including Fort Worth and Austin) and driving global standardizations with our high‑volume manufacturing bases, such as Thailand. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in semiconductors, advanced packaging, and PCBs, combined with an assertive, execution‑oriented leadership style capable of matching the rapid life cycles of the AI‑driven tech market.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Process & Equipment Development: Identify, scope, and manage customer‑specific process and equipment development projects from concept to full production launch. Break physical and manufacturing barriers to deliver next‑generation AI‑enabling hardware.
• DFX & Collaboration: Partner closely with internal Product Design groups and external customers early in the design phase. Evaluate, optimize, and negotiate tradeoffs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) to deliver cost‑optimized, flawless manufacturing solutions.
• Thermal & Material Innovation Execution: Oversee SMEs focused on high‑power ASIC thermal modeling, liquid Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) application, signal integrity (CPO/Chip Package Optics), and material science interactions (micro‑level pitch spacing, advanced soldering).
• System Integration Growth (L11/L12): Drive manufacturing and test strategies tailored for large, complex Level 11 integration and next‑generation rack‑level solutions.
• Operational Excellence & Urgency: Instill a strong culture of accountability and velocity. Transform development timelines from traditional 12‑month cycles down to aggressive 5‑to‑9‑month windows without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Global Standards & Succession: Manage phased talent transition and succession planning for retiring legacy teams. Establish best practice standards, provide global application support, and build out the Greater Dallas engineering hub.
• Semiconductor & Advanced Packaging Expertise: Deep understanding of large ASIC packages, silicon thermal dynamics, substrate warpage, coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), and tight‑pitch PCB manufacturing.
• Advanced Thermal Management: Familiarity with high‑power cooling methodologies, thermal dissipation modeling, and liquid/pre‑formed thermal interface materials.
• Testing Methodologies: Exposure to complex test architectures, including elevated temperature burn‑in testers, functional testing, and optimizing capex/environmental footprints for test spaces.
• Velocity‑Driven Leadership: Proven track record of driving projects with an intense sense of urgency. Ability to move teams past a "lab/academic" mindset into fast‑paced commercial execution.
• Project & Financial Management: Ability to lead high‑value, multi‑functional engineering projects with direct accountability to executive leadership. Strong financial acumen to ensure engineering delivery meets required ROI and benchmarking goals.
• Assertive Stakeholder Management: Excellent negotiation and presentation skills to effectively manage relationships with Tier 1 hyperscale customers, suppliers, and internal global site leaders.

Typical Experience

• 15+ years of relevant engineering leadership experience within semiconductor, advanced electronic assembly, or hardware manufacturing environments.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Environment: Standard office and advanced manufacturing lab environment.
• Travel: Up to 25% travel (domestic and international), including key sites like San Jose, California, and Thailand.

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.