Mechanical Design Engineer - Capital Equipment

Celestica International LP•Bothell, WA

2d•$102,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Celestica is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for complex semiconductor capital equipment and industrial automation. The role acts as a technical bridge between customers and global engineering teams, translating customer requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions during initial sales engagements. It calls for both system-level architecture input and engineering calculations to validate solution feasibility. After the customer approves the solution and scope, detailed design is transferred to other engineering teams. The position collaborates with engineers, customers, supply chain, and project leadership to support robust product development. The position is remote in the United States, with travel as necessary. Candidates near Celestica locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon, or California, or near major airports in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Pacific Coast, may be considered. Domestic and international travel of 10%–25% may be required. The stated annual salary range is $102,000–$150,000. Eligible employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; voluntary benefits; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Requirements

Six to ten years of relevant experience in capital equipment machine design.
Extensive knowledge of capital equipment mechanical design, including welded frames, sheet metal parts, machined parts, motion systems, electromechanical subassemblies, cable routing, and piping.
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques, and secondary finishes.
Ability to provide system architecture input to designs.
Experience with standards such as SEMI, UL, CE, and ISO.
Ability to create, read, and check 2D production prints, including proper use of GD&T.
Consultative mindset, technical diplomacy, and understanding of the voice of the customer.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, estimated at 10%–25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and/or Siemens NX.
CFD and FEA analysis experience.
Fabrication experience in assembly, sheet metal production, welding, or CNC machining.
Semiconductor equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Consult on technical concepts for complex machinery spanning multiple domains and participate in project planning and scheduling.
Lead or participate in cross-functional value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives to reduce costs while preserving system reliability.
Partner with global customers to interpret technical specifications and develop engineering scopes of work.
Serve as a subject matter expert in machine design and provide expertise to global engineering teams.
Analyze complex system trade-offs and recommend optimized system architectures and deployment strategies.
Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, including engineering tool reviews and AI development.
Develop relationships with vendors and technology partners to source mechatronic components.
Perform engineering calculations and simulations, including kinematic, thermal, or structural analyses, to validate concepts.
Participate in technical design reviews with management, cross-functional engineering teams, and customers.
Support business development with technical validation and feasibility assessments during the sales phase.
Lead client discovery sessions to identify functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications for design teams.
Travel to customer sites as needed to lead design reviews, oversee system deployments, participate in VAVE workshops, or troubleshoot performance issues.
Present complex engineering concepts as clear, actionable insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
Serve as the primary technical contact during the sales phase, managing design changes, scope creep, and technical alignment.