Staff Engineer, Manufacturing DFA

Celestica International LP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Staff Engineer for Manufacturing DFA in Austin, TX. The role focuses on pre-DFA analysis, assembly sequencing, service access, and DFA rule improvements, supporting trial builds at the site and coordinating with mechanical/industrial design teams.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in mechanical, assembly, or NPI engineering with system integration exposure and a degree in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in mechanical, assembly or NPI engineering.
• Experience with DFA for production environments.
• Strong understanding of assembly sequences and serviceability considerations.
• Experience logging findings and coordinating with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Model the assembly sequence, check interference and service access.
• Log findings with severity and route to design teams.
• Support trial builds and capture assembly cycle time and defects.
• Propose DFA rule changes from recurring findings and field data.
• Run pre-DFA on assigned platforms and issue the report before release.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

NPI engineering

DFA/assembly experience

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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Staff Engineer, Manufacturing DFA

Date: Oct 17, 2026

Location: Austin, TX, US

General Overview

Job Title: Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Process
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing (PRM)
Role: Staff Engineer (SEN)
Job Code: SEN-ENG-PRM
Job Band: 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

• Runs the assembly and serviceability screen inside design: models the assembly sequence, checks access, tool clearance and handling, and raises findings before the mechanical design is committed.
• Supports trial builds and mechanical issues at the assigned site.

Detailed Description

Run pre-DFA on assigned platforms and issue the report before release.

• Model the assembly sequence and check interference, fastening, routing and service access.
• Log findings with severity and route, and work the disposition with mechanical and industrial design.
• Support trial builds at the site and capture assembly cycle time and operator-induced defect modes.
• Support rack integration, thermal and cold plate assembly questions for the assigned site.
• Propose DFA rule changes from recurring findings and from field service data.

• Four to eight years in mechanical, assembly or NPI engineering with system integration exposure.
• Degree in mechanical engineering.

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

• 7 to 10 years of related experience;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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