Staff Engineer, Mechatronics-Capital Equipment
About The Position
Celestica is seeking a high-caliber Mechatronics Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in complex semiconductor capital equipment and industrial automation. This remote role acts as a technical bridge between customers and global engineering teams, translating client requirements into scalable, high-performance mechatronic solutions during initial sales engagements. The engineer provides both high-level system architecture guidance and detailed engineering calculations to confirm solution feasibility. Once a customer approves the solution and scope, detailed design is transferred to other engineering teams. The role works closely with customers, engineers, supply chain, project leadership, and business development to develop robust, high-quality concepts and products. It includes consulting with customers, defining requirements and scope, evaluating trade-offs, validating concepts through calculations and simulations, supporting technical sales, and managing technical alignment through the sales phase. The position may also involve customer-site design reviews, deployments, VAVE workshops, and troubleshooting. The role is remote, with travel as necessary; candidates near Celestica U.S. locations or major airports are considered.
Requirements
- Six to ten years of relevant experience in mechatronics and machine design.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to design industrial robotics, automation systems, power transmissions, and electromechanical subassemblies.
- Deep knowledge of machined parts, sheet metal, welded frames, and piping/routing, including material and secondary-finish selection.
- Expert-level use of SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Siemens NX.
- Proficiency in 2D production prints and GD&T.
- Ability to define or contribute to high-level system architecture for complex mechatronic environments.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, control logic, and embedded systems such as microcontrollers.
- Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems, including sensor and actuator integration and power distribution.
- Familiarity with international regulatory standards, including SEMI, UL, CE, and ISO.
- Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex multidisciplinary engineering failures.
- Consultative mindset, technical diplomacy, and understanding of the voice of the customer.
- Hands-on experience integrating and testing mechatronic hardware components.
- Ability to communicate strategically with global customers, balance technical constraints with business objectives, manage stakeholder expectations, and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to identify customer pain points and propose mechatronic solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Fabrication experience in assembly, sheet metal production, welding, or CNC machining.
- Semiconductor capital equipment experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex system trade-offs and recommend optimized system architectures and deployment strategies.
- Work with global customers to interpret technical specifications and develop the Engineering Scope of Work.
- Perform engineering calculations and simulations, including kinematics, thermal, and structural analyses, to validate concept viability.
- Ensure concepts comply with internal procedures, customer standards, and applicable international regulations, including SEMI, UL, CE, and ISO.
- Establish relationships with new vendors and technology partners to source mechatronic components.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional VAVE exercises to reduce costs while maintaining system reliability.
- Participate in technical design reviews with management, cross-functional engineering teams, and customers.
- Partner with business development to provide technical validation and feasibility assessments during the sales phase.
- Lead customer discovery sessions to extract functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications for design teams.
- Travel to customer sites as needed to lead design reviews, oversee deployments, participate in VAVE workshops, or troubleshoot critical 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 to manage design changes, scope creep, and technical alignment.
- Collaborate with engineers, customers, supply chain, and project leadership to help ensure concepts lead to robust, high-quality product development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
