Senior Lead, DFM and Process Engineer

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Richardson, Texas is seeking a DFM and Process Engineer to screen design packages for manufacturability prior to release. You will work within the DFx Center of Excellence to perform pre-DFM reviews, log findings with rule-backed evidence, and collaborate with layout engineers to drive design updates and process improvements.

You will also serve as a technical reference for SMT and assembly questions across sites and programs.

Qualifications

• Practical experience running pre-DFM screening workflows and maintaining Valor rule encodings.
• Background in SMT assembly processes, board-level manufacturability checks, and PCB layout constraints.
• Strong collaborative communication skills to disposition findings directly with layout engineers and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Pre-DFM Execution: Run pre-DFM screens on assigned packages and publish reports before release, adhering to strict turnaround SLAs.
• Finding Disposition: Log every finding with severity, routing, and evidence; collaborate with PCB layout designers to resolve issues.
• Build Verification: Verify and record evidence of finding closures on subsequent build iterations.
• Site & Program Support: Provide technical guidance on site DFM and SMT process questions for designated sites.
• Rule Encoding & Continuous Improvement: Maintain Valor rule encodings and propose updates when similar findings recur.

Skills

DFM workflows

SMT assembly processes

PCB layout constraints

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Valor rule encodings

Job description

Req ID: 140255

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing

SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-PRM

Job Level: Level 09

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Celestica is seeking a DFM and Process Engineer to screen design packages for manufacturability prior to release. Operating within our DFx Center of Excellence, you will conduct pre-DFM reviews against established rule sets, log findings with rule-backed evidence, and work directly with layout engineers to resolve issues rather than throwing reports over the wall. You will also serve as a technical reference for SMT and assembly process questions across assigned sites and programs.

Detailed Description

• Pre-DFM Execution: Run pre-DFM screens on assigned packages and publish reports before release, adhering to strict turnaround SLAs.
• Finding Disposition: Log every finding in the register complete with severity, disposition routing, and supporting technical evidence. Collaborate directly with PCB layout designers to resolve issues via design updates, or route through process/supplier adjustments when appropriate.
• Build Verification: Verify and record evidence of finding closures on subsequent build iterations.
• Site & Program Support: Provide technical guidance on site DFM and SMT process questions for designated sites and programs.
• Rule Encoding & Continuous Improvement: Maintain Valor rule encodings for checks within scope and propose rule updates when findings recur across platforms.

Deliverables Owned

• Pre-DFM reports issued prior to package release.
• Centralized findings entries with disposition paths and closure evidence.
• In-scope Valor rule encodings and formal rule change proposals.

What This Role Is Not: This position is not a general design reviewer or a site-level quality checker. The scope is strictly focused on manufacturability, evidenced against defined rules.

Key Success Metrics

• Pre-DFM coverage on assigned packages and SLA turnaround performance.
• Share of logged findings closed through concrete design or process modifications.
• Reduction in repeat DFM findings across product platforms.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Practical experience running pre-DFM screening workflows and maintaining Valor rule encodings.
• Background in SMT assembly processes, board-level manufacturability checks, and PCB layout constraints.
• Strong collaborative communication skills to disposition findings directly with layout engineers and site teams.

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

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

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.