Staff Engineer, Mechatronics Design Job Details | Celestica International LP

Celestica is a leader in design and manufacturing solutions, partnering with top companies across various sectors. They are seeking a high-caliber Mechatronics Engineer to lead the design and implementation of complex semiconductor capital equipment and industrial automation, serving as a global Subject Matter Expert and providing technical leadership to engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of complex mechatronic systems, ensuring seamless integration between mechanical structures, electronics, and control software
• Analyze complex system trade-offs (e.g., latency vs. torque, cost vs. precision) to recommend optimized architectural solutions and deployment strategies
• 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
• Perform rigorous engineering calculations and simulations (kinematics, thermal, or structural) to validate system performance before finalizing technical drawings and schematics
• Ensure all designs comply with internal procedures, client standards, and international regulations (UL, CE, ISO)
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert, providing technical direction and mentorship to global engineering teams while driving the adoption of strategic technologies
• Initiate and manage strategic relationships with vendors and technology partners to source cutting-edge mechatronic components
• Lead cross-functional cost-reduction exercises (VAVE) to optimize existing mechatronic designs without sacrificing system reliability
• Finalize production-ready designs and GD&T-compliant prints; provide critical engineering support during the manufacturing and assembly phases
• Utilize field data and customer feedback to lead the upgrade, repair, or optimization of existing automated machinery
• Facilitate and present technical designs to management, cross-functional engineering teams, and customers for critical design reviews (PDR/CDR)
• Partner with the business development team to provide technical validation and feasibility assessments during the pre-sales phase
• Lead 'Discovery' sessions with clients to extract functional requirements and translate them into technical specifications for the design team
• Travel to customer sites as needed to lead design reviews, oversee complex system deployments, or troubleshoot critical performance issues
• Distill complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders (including C-suite executives)
• Act as the primary technical point of contact to manage design changes, scope creep, and technical alignment throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• 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 selection of materials and secondary finishes
• Experience with FEA/CFD analysis and DFMEA methodologies is highly preferred
• Expert-level use of SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Siemens NX
• Proficiency in 2D production prints and GD&T
• Ability to define and provide input on high-level system architecture for complex mechatronic environments
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, control logic, and embedded systems (microcontrollers)
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical systems, including sensor/actuator integration and power distribution
• Familiarity with international regulatory standards, including UL, CE, and ISO
• Experience executing V&V protocols to ensure system performance and reliability
• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex, multi-disciplinary engineering failures
• Six to ten years of relevant experience in mechatronics and machine design
• Hands on experience with hardware integration and testing of mechatronic components
• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fabrication experience in assembly, sheet metal production, welding, or CNC machining is a plus
• Semiconductor capital equipment experience is a plus