Staff Engineer, Mechatronics-Capital Equipment

Req ID: 142358
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Americas
Country: USA

Summary

*East Coast Preferred*

We are seeking a high-caliber Mechatronics Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex Semiconductor Capital Equipmen t and industrial automation. Acting as a technical bridge between our customers and our global engineering teams, you will serve as a consultant, using your mechatronics experience to translate complex client requirements into scalable, high-performance mechatronic solutions during the initial sales engagement. 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 to confirm viable solutions. Once the solution and work scope are approved by the customer, the solution transfers to other engineering teams for detailed design.

The engineer regularly works with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure the concepts lead to robust and high-quality product development.

Detailed Description

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

• 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).
• Advanced Calculation & Simulation: Perform engineering calculations and simulations (kinematics, thermal, or structural) to validate concept viability.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Ensure that concepts comply with internal procedures, client standards, and international regulations (SEMI, UL, CE, ISO).
• Supply Chain & Vendor Innovation: Initiate relationships with new vendors and technology partners to source cutting-edge mechatronic components.
• VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering): Lead and/or participate in cross-functional cost-reduction exercises (VAVE) to optimize existing designs without sacrificing system reliability.
• Design Reviews: Participate in technical design reviews with management, cross-functional engineering teams, and customers.
• Technical Sales Support: Partner with the business development team to provide technical validation and feasibility assessments during the 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, participate in VAVE workshops, 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 during the sales phase.

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.
• 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 SEMI, UL, CE, and ISO.
• Systems Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex, multi-disciplinary engineering failures.
• Consulting: The ideal candidate has a consultative mindset, possesses technical diplomacy, and understands the importance of the voice of the customer.

Preferred Behavioral Attributes:

• Strategic Communication: Ability to navigate complex conversations with global customers, balancing technical constraints with business objectives.
• Technical Diplomacy: Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and driving consensus across multidisciplinary teams.
• Consultative Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying customer "pain points" and proposing innovative mechatronic solutions.

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 in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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.

Salary Expectations

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.

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.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.