08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment

Celestica • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment is responsible for developing and/or sourcing manufacturing equipment to support manufacturing operations goals. The role may include equipment design and development, qualification, deployment to manufacturing, performance improvement, and support for programs that optimize efficiency while maintaining a safe working environment.

The position leads development, procurement, and implementation of standard off-the-shelf solutions and new automation solutions; oversees hardware and software improvements to automated lines and equipment; and coordinates with stakeholders and solution providers on designs, technical information, and specifications. It also leads complex technical problem solving and equipment validation, develops maintenance plans, and is accountable for the performance, maintenance, and OEE improvements of multiple machines within a value stream.

The role supports customer product road maps using Celestica’s Automation E2E process and tools, including URS, DFAA, and the PM workbook. It drives corrective actions for machine failures, speed losses, and quality issues, and works with Process Engineering to ensure equipment can statistically meet product manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of related experience; experience in similar job roles.
• Bachelor degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, procurement, and implementation of standard off-the-shelf solutions and new automation solutions for customer product manufacturing equipment needs.
• Plan and lead hardware and software improvements for automated lines and off-the-shelf equipment, using Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) analysis and other available data.
• Own communications with stakeholders and solution providers regarding designs, technical information, and specifications.
• Lead complex technical problem solving and equipment validation activities, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Develop maintenance plans and oversee and/or execute activities to achieve target performance.
• Be accountable for performance, maintenance, and OEE improvements for multiple machines within a value stream.
• Support customer product road maps using Celestica’s Automation E2E process and tools such as User Requirement Specifications (URS), Design for Automation Assembly (DFAA), and the PM workbook.
• Drive problem solving and corrective actions related to machine failures, speed loss, and quality issues.
• Work with Process Engineering to ensure equipment is statistically capable of meeting product manufacturing requirements.

What This Job Offers

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