08 - Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment
About The Position
The Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment is responsible for developing and/or sourcing manufacturing equipment to support manufacturing operations goals. The position may encompass equipment design and development, qualification, deployment to manufacturing, performance improvement, and efficiency optimization while maintaining a safe working environment. The role leads the development, procurement, and implementation of standard off-the-shelf solutions and new automation solutions. It leads hardware and software improvements for automated lines and equipment, using Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and other available data, and manages communications with stakeholders and solution providers on design, technical information, and specifications. The engineer leads complex technical problem-solving and equipment validation, develops maintenance plans, and is accountable for performance, maintenance, and OEE improvements for multiple machines in a value stream. The role supports customer product road maps using Celestica’s Automation E2E process and tools, including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Design for Automation Assembly (DFAA), and the PM workbook. It drives corrective actions for machine failures, speed loss, and quality issues, and works with Process Engineering to ensure equipment is statistically capable of meeting manufacturing requirements.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of related experience; experience in similar job roles.
- Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, procurement, and implementation of standard off-the-shelf solutions and new standard automation solutions for customer product manufacturing equipment needs.
- Plan and lead hardware and software improvements for automated lines and off-the-shelf equipment using OEE analysis and other available data.
- Coordinate with stakeholders and solution providers regarding equipment design, 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 equipment 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, including URS, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
