Engineer, Mechanical Design - Graduate Development Program
About The Position
Celestica’s 24-month Engineering Graduate Development Program (EGDP) is designed for graduates aspiring to become engineering leaders. Participants complete four rotations in areas related to their core engineering discipline, as well as rotations involving Support Engineering (including quality, supply chain, and commodity management), Program Management, Business Development, and Product Manufacturing. The program offers challenging roles, professional development programs, networking events, and support from a dedicated program manager, peer partner, and executive mentor. After completing the rotations, participants build their careers in areas where their capabilities and interests can have organizational impact. The Mechanical Design Engineer develops new mechanical systems and modules and maintains existing designs. The role researches mechanical concepts and creates system solutions using 3D modeling and simulation software, performs calculations, and tests, validates, and qualifies systems, making adjustments as needed. The engineer also supports the designed mechanical system through manufacturing and collaborates with other engineers, customers, supply chain, and project leadership to deliver robust, high-quality products. Designs are refined using feedback from manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design, and simulation reviews. The position is based in a normal office environment in Richardson, Texas, and is part of the EGDP cohort starting in May 2027. The program provides exposure to senior leaders, business experience, organizational breadth, and opportunities to develop leadership capabilities. Celestica describes its rewards as including bonuses and flexible benefits, and offers coaching and management opportunities to support employee development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; applicants must be graduating with the degree in Spring 2027.
- Minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale (B+); transcript must be provided.
- Interest in an engineering role with a path to leadership.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and design tools specific to the discipline.
- Hands-on experience with 3D mechanical CAD software.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software for design validation and simulation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership 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.
- Provide a resume, cover letter, and university transcript with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Creo is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience with electronics system design is a significant advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop new mechanical systems and modules and maintain existing designs.
- Research mechanical concepts and create system solutions using 3D modeling and simulation software.
- Perform calculations and test, validate, and qualify systems; make adjustments as needed.
- Support the mechanical system through the manufacturing process.
- Collaborate with engineers, customers, supply chain, and project leadership on robust, high-quality product development.
- Incorporate feedback from manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design, and simulation reviews.
- Complete rotations in the Engineering Graduate Development Program, including discipline-related engineering and functions such as Support Engineering, Program Management, Business Development, and Product Manufacturing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits.
- Coaching and management opportunities to support development.
- Exposure to senior leaders and valuable business experience and organizational breadth.
- Professional development programs and networking events.
- Support from a dedicated program manager, peer partner, and executive mentor.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
