Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Design - Graduate Development Program

Celestica•Maple Grove, MN

16d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Celestica’s Engineering Graduate Development Program (EGDP) is a 36-month program for aspiring engineering leaders. Participants complete three rotations in areas of their core engineering discipline, Support Engineering (including Manufacturing, Quality, Product Assurance, and Organizational Excellence), and Program Management. The program offers hands-on experience, exposure to senior leaders, business experience, and opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities. Participants receive coaching and support from a dedicated program manager, peer partner, executive mentor, and senior engineer. After completing the rotations, graduates continue their careers in areas where their capabilities and interests can best support the organization. The role is based in the design and development discipline of either electrical or mechanical engineering, with projects primarily in Celestica’s data center and networking division. Electrical engineering work includes feasibility analysis, hardware architecture, designs and schematics for new products, and support for design bring-up, prototyping, and product realization. Mechanical engineering work involves collaborating on subsystem- and system-level mechanical designs and taking products from development through manufacture. In either discipline, participants gain experience across project activities from management to manufacturing while developing core engineering skills. The position is performed in a normal office environment. It may require extended sitting, sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data, and frequent repetitive manual movements such as computer use and data entry. Occasional travel may be required. The stated annual base salary range is $65,000–$75,000 USD; a comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to base salary. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a security assessment, as the role may involve work subject to ITAR or other restricted-access/export-control requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with graduation in Spring 2027.
Minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale (B+); transcript must be provided.
Previous engineering internship and/or co-op experience is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office and design tools specific to the discipline, such as Altium or SolidWorks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability and willingness to be proactive, take initiative, drive change, and provide solutions.
Strong teamwork and work ethic.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Submit a resume, cover letter, and university transcript; include a student email address in the application.

Nice To Haves

Interest in an engineering role with a path to leadership.

Responsibilities

Complete three rotations over 36 months in core-discipline engineering, Support Engineering, and Program Management.
Perform feasibility analysis and develop hardware architecture, designs, and schematics for new electrical products.
Assist with new-design bring-up, prototyping, and product realization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mechanical designs for subsystem- and system-level projects.
Work on products from development through manufacture and gain exposure to project activities spanning management to manufacturing.
Participate in professional development programs and networking events.
Develop engineering and leadership capabilities with support from program leaders, a peer partner, an executive mentor, and a senior engineer.