Staff Engineer, Controls and Mechanical
Celestica Inc., Richardson, TX, United States
Staff Engineer, Controls and Mechanical
Date:
Apr 20, 2026
General Overview
Job Title:
Staff Engineer, Systems/Applications Design
Functional Area:
Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream:
Design Engineering Systems/Applications (DSA)
Role:
Staff Engineer (SEN)
Job Code:
SEN-ENG-DSA
Job Band:
10
Direct/Indirect Indicator:
Indirect
Detailed Description
Define and govern system-level architecture across controls and mechanical domains
Lead automation system design including PLCs, robotics, and material handling
Manage engineering scope, schedules, and design reviews
Oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA architecture and industrial networking
Guide mechanical system design for throughput, safety, and maintainability
Lead commissioning, validation, and system ramp‑up
Manage vendors, integrators, and technical stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ASRS systems and warehouse automation
Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
Leadership Skills
Strong systems‑thinking and problem‑solving capability
Ability to lead cross‑functional engineering teams
Effective communication with technical and executive stakeholders
High ownership and execution mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project delivery performance (cost, schedule, scope)
System throughput, uptime, and OEE
Engineering quality and defect reduction
Cycle time and productivity improvements
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
10–15+ years in industrial automation or manufacturing systems
Experience in similar job roles
Typical Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
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.
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Date:
Apr 20, 2026
General Overview
Job Title:
Staff Engineer, Systems/Applications Design
Functional Area:
Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream:
Design Engineering Systems/Applications (DSA)
Role:
Staff Engineer (SEN)
Job Code:
SEN-ENG-DSA
Job Band:
10
Direct/Indirect Indicator:
Indirect
Detailed Description
Define and govern system-level architecture across controls and mechanical domains
Lead automation system design including PLCs, robotics, and material handling
Manage engineering scope, schedules, and design reviews
Oversee PLC/HMI/SCADA architecture and industrial networking
Guide mechanical system design for throughput, safety, and maintainability
Lead commissioning, validation, and system ramp‑up
Manage vendors, integrators, and technical stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ASRS systems and warehouse automation
Knowledge of functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
Leadership Skills
Strong systems‑thinking and problem‑solving capability
Ability to lead cross‑functional engineering teams
Effective communication with technical and executive stakeholders
High ownership and execution mindset
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project delivery performance (cost, schedule, scope)
System throughput, uptime, and OEE
Engineering quality and defect reduction
Cycle time and productivity improvements
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
10–15+ years in industrial automation or manufacturing systems
Experience in similar job roles
Typical Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
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.
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