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Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica • Richardson, TX • 2h ago

Req ID: 133826

Remote Position: No

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer with a focus on Automation is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and optimizing automation-centric manufacturing processes to achieve quality, cost, and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers' products within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment. This role emphasizes the integration of robotics, AGVs, and industrial control systems into production lines.

Detailed Description

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

Design, develop, and implement new automated manufacturing processes to support customer products, specializing in robotics and autonomous systems integration.

Develop application software (using languages like RAPID, KRL, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Python) and tooling for a comprehensive set of complex automated machines and mechanical process steps.

Implement plan and lead the assessment of the capability of automation systems and process applications using Design of Experiments and statistical methods across the full manufacturing process.

Lead disciplined process for solving complex product, process, component, and related problems that affect the efficient operation and/or manufacture of products through the full manufacturing process, with a focus on automation system performance.

Initiate and lead the assessment and provide feedback to product designers on suitability of designs for manufacturability and automation.

Manage AGV fleet systems, traffic management, and their integration with WMS/MES systems.

Configure and optimize industrial control systems (PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, Industrial Networking) for automated lines.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Core Technical Skills (Automation Focus) :

6-axis robot arm programming (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa), Robot kinematics and motion planning, End-effector design and tooling selection, Teach pendant programming and offline programming, Collision detection and safety zone configuration.

AGV fleet management systems, Navigation technologies (laser, vision, magnetic, natural feature), Traffic management and path optimization, AGV integration with WMS/MES systems, AGV safety systems (LIDAR, safety scanners, emergency stops).

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi), HMI/SCADA development and configuration, Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP), Servo motor systems and motion control, Sensor integration (proximity, vision, force/torque).

Production line layout and workflow design, Material handling system design, Takt time analysis and cycle time optimization, Assembly process automation, Quality control station integration.

Software & Programming :

Programming Languages: Robot-specific languages (RAPID, KRL, INFORM, JBI), PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block), Python for automation scripting and data analysis, C/C++ for embedded systems.

Software Platforms: Robot simulation software (RobotStudio, RoboGuide, KUKA.Sim), CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), Factory simulation tools.

Industrial Software: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk), OPC UA/DA servers, Digital twin software and IoT platforms.

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

1 to 3 years of related experienc;Experience in similar job roles

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 and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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.

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