Process and Applications Specialist

Celestica; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to lead export control strategy and serve as the primary EAR authority for the site.

The role ensures technology transfers, hardware shipments, and engineering collaborations comply with U.S. and international laws while supporting NPI and licensing cycles.

You will implement the Internal Compliance Program, manage ITT, ECCN classifications, SAP GTS workflows, and conduct mandatory trade compliance training.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. EAR and dual-use regulations.
• Experience developing and maintaining an Internal Compliance Program (ICP).
• Hands-on with export permits and SNAP-R system.
• Familiarity with ITAR and global regulatory regimes.
• Experience leading site audits and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Celestica’s ICP for Fort Worth, ensuring site compliance.
• Navigate U.S. EAR and ensure seamless compliance for EAR-regulated activities.
• Administer trade compliance training programs across the site.
• Coordinate site internal audits and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain auditable records of security vetting, permits and training.

Skills

EAR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Trade compliance training

Discretion and data privacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP GTS

SNAP-R system

Job description

Celestica is looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to lead our export control and regulatory strategy in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will be the primary authority on the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as they relate to the work Celestica undertakes in Fort Worth, Texas. The successful candidate will ensure that our technology transfers, hardware shipments, and engineering collaborations comply with local and international laws while supporting our fast-paced New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Licensing cycles.

Detailed Description

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

Lead and maintain Celestica’s Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for Fort Worth, Texas, ensuring

site meets all the bulk and Multiple-use permits.

Navigate U.S. EAR, ensuring seamless compliance for

U.S.-origin military technology and dual-use items.

Implement and audit controls for Intangible Technology Transfer (ITT), managing the cross-

border exchange of technical data, software code, and schematics via digital platforms.

Direct visitor and personnel compliance vetting against, EAR, ITAR, and global

regimes to secure necessary government authorizations for facility and technology access.

Assign and validate ECCN classifications for high-

complexity goods in Capital Equipment, and Cloud Solutions.

Leverage SAP GTS to automate trade compliance workflows, including restricted party

screening, export license determination, and managing GTS Blocks to prevent non-compliant

shipments.

Act as a primary site point-of-contact for Texas customs Audits, inspectons and disclosures

Lead investigation efforts and ensure timely reporting of any unlawful disclosure of strategic

technology to relevant authorities.

Administer and deliver mandatory trade compliance training programs to ensure continuous

site-wide regulatory awareness.

Maintain a comprehensive, auditable record management system for all security vetting,

permits, and compliance training logs.

Execute critical trade compliance documentation, including the completion of End User

Statements and comprehensive End Use Determinations (analyzing product type,

classification, and usage).

Develop and administer critical trade compliance documentation with meticulous revision

control

Reviews, recommends and implements enhancements / new systems required by business.

Implements and ensures adherence to SCM policies and practices.

Coordinates site internal audits to highlight issues, assist in audit readiness and ensure corrective action plans.

Deep expertise in the U.S. EAR. and familiarity with Dual-Use

regulations is highly desirable.

Must have an excellent sense of discretion and sensitivity when handling data governed by privacy regulations. Must be self-directed and able to work under minimal supervision.

Hands-on experience applying for export permits and use of SNAP-R system.

Knowledge of recent directives requiring notification for high-performance AI chips and accelerators.

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.

Some travel may be required.

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.