Staff Engineer, Mechatronics Design

Staff Engineer, Mechatronics Design

We are seeking a high-caliber Mechatronics Engineer to serve as a global Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the design and implementation of complex Semiconductor capital equipment and industrial automation. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between mechanical design, electronics, and control systems, providing technical leadership to global engineering teams. Acting as a technical bridge between our customers and our global engineering teams, you will serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex client requirements into scalable, high-performance mechatronic solutions. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle—from analyzing complex system trade-offs and defining the Engineering Scope of Work (SOW) for global customers to overseeing the finalization of production-ready designs. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem-solver who is equally comfortable providing high-level system architecture input as they are performing rigorous engineering calculations and V&V testing to ensure world-class reliability and performance. This role requires the successful candidate to reside within a 100-mile commuting distance of Norwalk, CT by the start date to support customer visits.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Multidisciplinary Design Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of complex mechatronic systems, ensuring seamless integration between mechanical structures, electronics, and control software.
• System Architecture & Trade-off Analysis: Analyze complex system trade-offs (e.g., latency vs. torque, cost vs. precision) to recommend optimized architectural solutions and deployment strategies.
• Requirements & Scope Definition: Partner with global customers to interpret technical specifications and develop the Engineering Scope of Work (SOW) required to transition prototype designs into high-volume production.
• Advanced Calculation & Simulation: Perform rigorous engineering calculations and simulations (kinematics, thermal, or structural) to validate system performance before finalizing technical drawings and schematics.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with internal procedures, client standards, and international regulations (UL, CE, ISO).
• Global Technical SME: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert, providing technical direction and mentorship to global engineering teams while driving the adoption of strategic technologies.
• Supply Chain & Vendor Innovation: Initiate and manage strategic relationships with vendors and technology partners to source cutting-edge mechatronic components.
• VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering): Lead cross-functional cost-reduction exercises (VAVE) to optimize existing mechatronic designs without sacrificing system reliability.
• Design for Excellence (DFX): Finalize production-ready designs and GD&T-compliant prints; provide critical engineering support during the manufacturing and assembly phases.
• Iterative Improvement: Utilize field data and customer feedback to lead the upgrade, repair, or optimization of existing automated machinery.
• Design Review Leadership: Facilitate and present technical designs to management, cross-functional engineering teams, and customers for critical design reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Technical Sales Support: Partner with the business development team to provide technical validation and feasibility assessments during the pre-sales phase.
• Requirements Translation: Lead "Discovery" sessions with clients to extract functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications for the design team.
• On-Site Consulting & Deployment: Travel to customer sites as needed to lead design reviews, oversee complex system deployments, or troubleshoot critical performance issues.
• Executive Presentation: Distill complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders (including C-suite executives).
• Expectation Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact to manage design changes, scope creep, and technical alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in Capital Equipment Design: Proven ability to design industrial robotics, automation systems, power transmissions, and electromechanical subassemblies.
• Manufacturing Fluency: Deep knowledge of machined parts, sheet metal, welded frames, and piping/routing, including selection of materials and secondary finishes.
• Advanced Analysis: Experience with FEA/CFD analysis and DFMEA methodologies is highly preferred.
• CAD Mastery: Expert-level use of SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Siemens NX. Proficiency in 2D production prints and GD&T.
• System Architecture: Ability to define and provide input on high-level system architecture for complex mechatronic environments.
• Automation & Programming: Hands-on experience with PLC programming, control logic, and embedded systems (microcontrollers).
• Electrical Integration: Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems, including sensor/actuator integration and power distribution.
• Standardization: Familiarity with international regulatory standards, including UL, CE, and ISO.
• Verification & Validation: Experience executing V&V protocols to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Systems Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex, multi-disciplinary engineering failures.

The ideal candidate has a consultative mindset, possesses technical diplomacy, and understands the importance of the voice of the customer.

Salary Expectations and Benefits Summary

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $105,000-$150,000 Annually. Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with company match. The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short-Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

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. Occasional work in a laboratory or manufacturing floor environment for hardware testing and prototype validation. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. 10%-25% domestic and international travel may be required.

Typical Experience

Six to ten years of relevant experience in mechatronics and machine design. Hands on experience with hardware integration and testing of mechatronic components. Fabrication experience in assembly, sheet metal production, welding, or CNC machining is a plus. Semiconductor capital equipment experience is a plus.

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.