Senior Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Customer Facing Engineer

We are seeking a highly talented customer facing engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in semiconductor process technology. In this role, the engineer will interface with suppliers, customers and PCBA manufacturing to identify necessary technologies for new product development and scalable manufacturing. This role will also work closely with the SCM organization to develop strategic supplier relationships. This role is a corporate level SME.

Engage with product development and manufacturing staff to identify necessary technologies needed to deploy customer solutions requiring higher levels of performance.

Research and implement advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve necessary quality performance and process yields.

Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing issues, drive corrective actions and ensure customer focused quality solutions.

Create and maintain technical and process documentation to ensure that advanced technical concepts are understood by the broader organization. Develop appropriate safety protocols by collaborating with process engineering, facility staff, contractors and suppliers.

Use 3D modeling methods to analyze technical designs and communicate concepts.

Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in semiconductor and fiber communication and incorporate new technologies into Celestica capital planning and execution.

Project Management

Ability to manage / lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions.

Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and production, to achieve program objectives.

Create a project / change management plans to ensure that the project are delivered within the assigned time and budget.

Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.

Leadership

Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.

Mentor and lead peer engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Act as a subject-matter expert, guiding teams in adopting best practices in electronics manufacturing.

Creative Problem Solving

Employ innovative approaches to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.

Collaborate across departments to implement robust, cost-effective solutions.

Stay updated on emerging industry trends and technologies to enhance process capabilities.

Customer Interaction / Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary technical interface for internal and external customers, addressing concerns and presenting solutions.

Conduct technical reviews, process demonstrations, and progress presentations tailored to customer requirements.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and ongoing business success.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of PLM standards and structure

Semiconductor Design Aspects; QFPs, PGAs, BGAs, TIM, PCM)

Quality Systems in Manufacturing and Product Development

Failure Analysis, Process Yield Improvement

3D Cad Systems

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

15+ years of experience in electronics design and manufacturing

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or closely related field, Master's degree preferred

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.