06 - Associate Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Celestica International LP • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Celestica Global Automation (CGA) team, you are an entry-level Developing Controls Engineer with a strong technical foundation, structural logic, and high learning agility. Celestica is committed to empowering early-career engineering talent through a structured developmental pathway designed to cultivate technical mechanics, baseline software logic, and problem abstraction capabilities. Our core goal is to accelerate your professional growth toward becoming a Senior Automation Engineer capable of high-level solution conceptualization and global engineering execution.
In this role, you will operate across a balanced operational model comprising 60% Turn-Key projects with external automation integrators and 40% In-House control developments. You will bridge basic engineering mechanics with hands-on project accompaniment, defined requirements gathering, supplier technical evaluations, component procurement tracking, and shop-floor commissioning.
You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering. This position is based at Celestica's primary automation engineering center in Monterrey, Mexico.

Requirements

• Strong baseline structural logic, clean programming mechanics, and familiarity with structured logic concepts (e.g., PLCs, C/C++, Python, or ladder logic).
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and trace industrial electrical schematics, control cabinet layouts, and pneumatic circuit diagrams.
• Basic hands-on familiarity with shop-floor signal tracing, sensor wiring, and control panel continuity testing (timbrado de tableros).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet for tracking project milestones, organizing datasets, structuring tables, and updating progress schedules.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish (minimum B2 level) to coordinate effectively with global teams and site managers.
• High personal hunger to learn, strong problem-solving orientation, and adaptability in fast-changing manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively within cross-functional teams, participate actively in group problem-solving, and align with safety regulations.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience or solid academic project background in industrial automation, control systems, or mechanical design.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to major industrial PLC environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000) or HMI/SCADA configurations.
• Baseline exposure to industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, Kuka, ABB, Universal Robots) or 2D machine vision sensors (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Familiarity with advanced perception algorithms (e.g., computer vision frameworks), precision fluid dispensing, or automated functional testing principles.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD Electrical for basic 3D model viewing and electrical drawing modifications.
• Foundational understanding of project CapEx tracking, Purchase Order workflows, vendor negotiations, or financial payback metrics (ROI).
• Basic exposure to corporate ERP systems (such as SAP) and standard quality methodologies (8D, FMEA, SPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct shop-floor process audits and technical data gathering on existing manufacturing lines to baseline cycle times, identify automation bottlenecks, and define physical and electrical interface boundaries.
• Author and maintain foundational project documentation—including User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Statement of Work (SOW) protocols—to validate new automation concepts and ensure technical alignment across sites.
• Participate in RFQ processes by evaluating vendor technical proposals, reviewing component selections, and benchmarking proposed Turn-Key solutions (60% operational scope) against Celestica standards.
• Assist senior architects in designing and programming basic control architectures (40% operational scope), structuring PLC logic routines, configuring HMI layouts, and setting up industrial communication protocols.
• Track the technical supply chain lifecycle for control hardware, sensors, and automation tooling—monitoring Purchase Order (PO) creation, vendor execution, material arrival, and customs logistics.
• Support the hands-on verification and validation of automated machinery through signal continuity testing, control panel wiring audits (timbrado de tableros), and execution of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols.
• Maintain structured project tracking schedules, cost tracking, forecasts, and executive status updates using Excel and Smartsheet tools to ensure project execution remains on time and on budget.
• Participate in weekly global team calls and cross-site engineering syncs, creating status update decks and executive summaries to share progress with executive leadership. (English 100%)
• Actively engage in technical mentorship, learning programs, and cross-functional collaborations to build advanced competencies in systems architecture and problem abstraction.

Benefits

• Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
• At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level