Senior Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design

Senior Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design Date: Apr 7, 2026 Location: San Jose, CA, US General Overview Functional Area: Engineering Career Stream: Design Engineering Mechanical SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-DME Job Level: Level 09 IC/MGR: Individual Contributor Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions in multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling. Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers. May be a recognised expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas. Review, interpret and may negotiate customer requirements/specifications and provide customer feedback. Lead the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts. Proactively promote industry best practices. May manage relationships with key vendors/partners. Prepare calculations on the proposed solution before completing technical drawings. Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. Eg. Sketch and draw up designs using input from other engineers, requirements and input from design review (DFx) team. Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards. Submit drawings to management, engineering teams and customers for review. Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair the company's existing machines. Provide support during the manufacturing process. Finalize designs and send prints to the production department. Refer to technical skills below Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Occasional travel may be required. Typical Experience 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry. Typical Education Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Celestica is an E-Verify employer. Nearest Major Market: San Jose Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto #J-18808-Ljbffr Celestica Inc.