Req ID: 137939
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Fort Worth
General Overview
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Equipment Engineering Manufacturing
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-EQM
Job Level: Level 08
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment is responsible for the development and/or sourcing of manufacturing equipment to support manufacturing operations goals. Scope of job may include design and development of equipment, qualification, deployment to manufacturing, improving performance and supporting programs to optimize efficiencies while maintaining a safe working environment.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
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Job Summary The Manufacturing Equipment Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and optimization of advanced manufacturing equipment, automated test systems, and thermal management infrastructure. This role ensures maximum uptime and performance for SMT lines, test automation, robotic assembly cells, and liquid cooling systems supporting L6 through L11 product builds.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Equipment Installation & Qualification: Lead the deployment, setup, and validation of new SMT equipment, automated test systems (ICT, BFT, System Test), robotic manufacturing cells, and high-capacity Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs).
- Thermal System Management: Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and pressure/leak testing of liquid cooling infrastructure, cold plates, and manifold networks critical to high-density L11 rack-level integration.
- Maintenance & Reliability: Develop and execute robust preventative maintenance (PM) and calibration schedules to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across electromechanical and fluidic systems.
- Troubleshooting & Repair: Act as the primary technical escalation point for diagnosing and resolving complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, software, and liquid cooling loop faults.
- NPI & Production Support: Partner with Process Engineering and NPI teams to ensure equipment readiness for transitioning products from L6 board assembly through L11 full system integration.
- Vendor & Spare Parts Management: Maintain relationships with equipment manufacturers for technical support and manage critical spare parts inventory (including pumps, quick disconnects, valves, and coolant sensors) to prevent production delays.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement machine upgrades, tooling enhancements, and automation improvements to optimize cycle times, yield, and operator safety.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Refer to technical skills below
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
- 1 to 3 years of related experienc;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.
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