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Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platforms, and supply chain solutions, enabling the world's most innovative companies. We are experiencing significant momentum, driven by our leadership in AI data center technologies and high-value, strategic customer engagements. We are positioned for continued, substantial growth, particularly in our Hardware Platform Solutions (HPS) segment, which includes our innovative Rack Integration Services—a cornerstone of our success in complex, turnkey data center solutions. Join us as we build on this momentum and shape the future of technology!
Summary The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for spearheading the design, development, and deployment of complex automation and robotic systems across our manufacturing and rack‑integration lines. This senior technical role drives productivity gains, improves process control, and ensures the scalability of our manufacturing capacity through advanced industrial automation. The Lead Automation Engineer provides technical direction to project teams, champions best practices in controls engineering, and directly impacts our ability to meet the high‑speed, high‑quality demands of our technology customers.
Detailed Description Automation Strategy and Leadership
Leads the development of the site’s automation roadmap, establishing strategic objectives for robotics, machine vision, and control systems to meet future manufacturing capacity and complexity needs.
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, guiding solution architecture, coding standards, and project execution methodologies.
Responsible for setting project objectives, establishing timelines, and managing resources for multi‑functional automation deployments.
Approves the selection of key automation hardware and software platforms, ensuring global consistency and sustainability.
Design, Implementation, and Optimization
Designs, programs, and commissions industrial control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human‑Machine Interfaces), SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
Develops and integrates robotic applications (e.g., collaborative robots, 6‑axis arms) for tasks such as component handling, assembly, and testing during rack integration.
Works closely with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to define automation requirements and implement Design for Automation (DFA) principles early in the product lifecycle.
Leads process optimization initiatives using automation data, driving continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma) to maximize throughput, reduce human error, and improve quality.
Manages vendor and integrator relationships for external machine builds, ensuring performance specifications and safety standards are met.
Controls Expertise:
Expert proficiency in at least one major PLC platform (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) and experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
Robotics:
Extensive experience in programming, teaching, and commissioning
industrial and collaborative robotics
(e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, Universal Robots).
Machine Vision:
Experience developing inspection and guidance applications using industrial machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
Project Management:
Highly developed skills in managing complex, multi‑phase automation projects, including budget control and cross‑functional team coordination.
Analysis & Simulation:
Proficiency in mechanical/electrical design concepts and using tools for process simulation, feasibility studies, and layout optimization.
Safety Standards:
In-depth knowledge of machine safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, OSHA) and application of safety‑rated components.
Typical Experience
7 to 10 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or robotics in a high‑volume manufacturing or system integration environment.
3 to 5 years in a project lead, technical lead, or supervisory role, responsible for directing the work of other engineers.
Proven experience with large‑scale, end‑to‑end automation deployments within a high‑speed, complex assembly operation.
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or relevant industry certifications are desirable.
Educational requirements may vary by geography.
Physical Demands
Duties are performed in both a normal office environment and a dynamic manufacturing environment, requiring frequent presence on the production floor.
Requires the ability to stand, crouch, and move around machinery for installation, troubleshooting, and debugging of automation equipment.
Occasional exposure to elements such as noise and operating machinery, carried out within local existing Health and Safety guidelines and required PPE.
Occasional travel may be required for vendor evaluations, factory acceptance tests (FAT), or support of other sites.
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 job duties. 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 in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E‑Verify employer.
COMPANY OVERVIEW Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment, and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we imagine, develop, and deliver a better future with our customers.
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Celestica by 2x
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platforms, and supply chain solutions, enabling the world's most innovative companies. We are experiencing significant momentum, driven by our leadership in AI data center technologies and high-value, strategic customer engagements. We are positioned for continued, substantial growth, particularly in our Hardware Platform Solutions (HPS) segment, which includes our innovative Rack Integration Services—a cornerstone of our success in complex, turnkey data center solutions. Join us as we build on this momentum and shape the future of technology!
Summary The Lead Automation Engineer is responsible for spearheading the design, development, and deployment of complex automation and robotic systems across our manufacturing and rack‑integration lines. This senior technical role drives productivity gains, improves process control, and ensures the scalability of our manufacturing capacity through advanced industrial automation. The Lead Automation Engineer provides technical direction to project teams, champions best practices in controls engineering, and directly impacts our ability to meet the high‑speed, high‑quality demands of our technology customers.
Detailed Description Automation Strategy and Leadership
Leads the development of the site’s automation roadmap, establishing strategic objectives for robotics, machine vision, and control systems to meet future manufacturing capacity and complexity needs.
Provides technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, guiding solution architecture, coding standards, and project execution methodologies.
Responsible for setting project objectives, establishing timelines, and managing resources for multi‑functional automation deployments.
Approves the selection of key automation hardware and software platforms, ensuring global consistency and sustainability.
Design, Implementation, and Optimization
Designs, programs, and commissions industrial control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human‑Machine Interfaces), SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
Develops and integrates robotic applications (e.g., collaborative robots, 6‑axis arms) for tasks such as component handling, assembly, and testing during rack integration.
Works closely with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to define automation requirements and implement Design for Automation (DFA) principles early in the product lifecycle.
Leads process optimization initiatives using automation data, driving continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma) to maximize throughput, reduce human error, and improve quality.
Manages vendor and integrator relationships for external machine builds, ensuring performance specifications and safety standards are met.
Controls Expertise:
Expert proficiency in at least one major PLC platform (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) and experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
Robotics:
Extensive experience in programming, teaching, and commissioning
industrial and collaborative robotics
(e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, Universal Robots).
Machine Vision:
Experience developing inspection and guidance applications using industrial machine vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
Project Management:
Highly developed skills in managing complex, multi‑phase automation projects, including budget control and cross‑functional team coordination.
Analysis & Simulation:
Proficiency in mechanical/electrical design concepts and using tools for process simulation, feasibility studies, and layout optimization.
Safety Standards:
In-depth knowledge of machine safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, OSHA) and application of safety‑rated components.
Typical Experience
7 to 10 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or robotics in a high‑volume manufacturing or system integration environment.
3 to 5 years in a project lead, technical lead, or supervisory role, responsible for directing the work of other engineers.
Proven experience with large‑scale, end‑to‑end automation deployments within a high‑speed, complex assembly operation.
Typical Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or relevant industry certifications are desirable.
Educational requirements may vary by geography.
Physical Demands
Duties are performed in both a normal office environment and a dynamic manufacturing environment, requiring frequent presence on the production floor.
Requires the ability to stand, crouch, and move around machinery for installation, troubleshooting, and debugging of automation equipment.
Occasional exposure to elements such as noise and operating machinery, carried out within local existing Health and Safety guidelines and required PPE.
Occasional travel may be required for vendor evaluations, factory acceptance tests (FAT), or support of other sites.
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 job duties. 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 in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E‑Verify employer.
COMPANY OVERVIEW Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment, and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we imagine, develop, and deliver a better future with our customers.
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Celestica by 2x
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Get notified about new Automation Engineer jobs in
Dallas‑Fort Worth Metroplex .
#J-18808-Ljbffr