Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Capital Equipment

Celestica; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Mechanical Engineer SME for complex semiconductor capital equipment. You will bridge customers and global engineering teams, translating requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions during initial sales engagement.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform detailed calculations, and support design reviews and technical sales validation. Travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of capital equipment mechanical design including welded frames, sheet metal parts, machined parts, motion systems, and subassemblies.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques and finishes.
• Ability to provide system architecture input to designs.
• Experience with SEMI, UL, CE, ISO standards.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or NX.
• Ability to create/read 2D production prints with GD&T.
• CFD/FEA experience is a plus.
• Consultative mindset and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Consult in developing technical concepts for complex machinery with multiple domains.
• Lead/participate in cross-functional cost-reduction (VAVE) to optimize designs without sacrificing reliability.
• Partner with global customers to interpret specs and define the Engineering SOW.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive machine design experience.
• Analyze system trade-offs to recommend optimized architectural solutions.
• Participate in engineering tool reviews and AI development initiatives.
• Source advanced mechatronic components by engaging with vendors and technology partners.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to validate concept viability.
• Join design reviews with management, engineering teams, and customers.
• Support technical validation and feasibility assessments during the sales phase.
• Lead Discovery sessions to translate client requirements into technical specs.

Skills

Capital equipment design

Manufacturing fluency

System architecture

Standardization

CAD mastery

Production prints

Simulation

Consulting

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Siemens NX

Job description

Celestica is seeking a Mechanical Engineer SME for complex semiconductor capital equipment. You will bridge customers and global engineering teams, translating requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions during initial sales engagement.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform detailed calculations, and support design reviews and technical sales validation. Travel up to 25% as needed.