Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

Celestica Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design to develop new mechanical systems and refine existing designs.

The role involves leading a team of engineers, coordinating cross-functional activities with customers, supply chain and project leadership, and ensuring high-quality product development through DFx reviews and design iterations. The position requires strong 3D modeling and simulation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to drive change in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of related experience.
• Experience leading a sizable team of engineers.
• Ability to review customer requirements and act as primary customer contract.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects across domains.
• Provide technical leadership to a sizable team of engineers.
• Review and interpret customer requirements and act as primary customer contact when needed.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and develop deployment plans.
• Coordinate site-wide deployment and manage vendor relationships as needed.
• Prepare calculations and generate designs with input from engineers and DFx reviews.
• Produce designs compliant with company procedures and client standards.
• Support manufacturing and finalize prints for production.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Simulation software

Customer requirements

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design

Date: Jul 10, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

Summary

The Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design develops new mechanical systems/modules and maintains existing designs. Research mechanical concepts and create system solutions using 3D modeling and simulation software. Complete calculations and test, validate, and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process of the mechanical system that they have designed. The Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design works with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

• Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to a sizable team of engineers. May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas
• Take responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.).
• Review and interpret customer requirements/specifications and may act as primary customer contract.
• Analyze trade‑offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develops deployment strategies and plans.
• Lead the deployment of strategic complex programs and coordinate site‑wide deployment efforts.
• May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
• Prepare calculations on the proposed solution before completing technical drawings
• Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. Sketch and draw up designs using input from other engineers, requirements and input from design review (DFx) team
• Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards
• Submit drawings to management, engineering teams and customers for review.
• Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair the company's existing machines
• Provide support during the manufacturing process
• Finalize designs and send prints to the production department
• Experienced in Office Operating Systems like Google or Microsoft
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to be proactive, take initiative, drive change and provide solutions
• Strong team player with impeccable work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

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.

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $118k-$162k Annually

Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with company match.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. 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.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

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