Manufacturing Automation SME

Detailed Description:

Unlock the Potential of the Future!

This role, based in Europe, is to support the Global Automation Strategy at Celestica.

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) is a US$5.6 billion global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions. Our customers trust us to deliver the most advanced design, engineering and manufacturing expertise for their highly sophisticated and complex products. From advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware solutions for the Cloud, at Celestica we manage the complexity for our customers and set the bar for quality and reliability in their markets. Our customer portfolio includes leaders in the enterprise computing, communications, aerospace and defense, industrial, smart energy, healthtech and semiconductor markets. Headquartered in Toronto, our global network spans 13 countries with 26,000 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Position Summary

Driving innovation and hardware automation is a key focus for our manufacturing sites around the world. Celestica is seeking an experienced Automation Solutions Architect for Europe, to further the development and deployment of advanced automated manufacturing hardware solutions to Celestica’s factories on a global scale. Preference will be given to applicants based out of Oradea, Romania, but qualified applicants in Ireland, U.K., Austria, Germany and Spain will all be considered.

The successful candidate will lead the development of automated solutions in the following:

(i) Replacing/improving existing manual operations.

(ii) New Product Introductions.

(iii) New Customer Start Up accounts.

This role requires an in-depth knowledge of complex automated assembly equipment development, cost estimating, installation and management. This is an individual contributor role, however, the successful candidate will influence other functions including Sales, Site Engineering, Operations, and Quality to ensure goals are met and that conflicts are resolved in an effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for optimising manual operations through the deployment of automation to improve quality, cost and scalability.
• Responsible for determining the capital cost inputs for each business case and supporting the Sales team to price automation efficiency into future customer proposals.
• Supports site engineering teams to source suitable hardware solution providers.
• Oversees the design, build and delivery of automated solutions to Celestica factories.
• Responsible for the technical direction of site teams to achieve automation deployment, meet capital spend targets and KPIs.
• Influences internal and external customers to ensure goals are met.
• Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships to further the hardware automation program in Celestica.  

Experience:

Eight to eleven years operating at a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager level in a relevant industrial setting. Ideally has experience working for a Hardware Automation Equipment manufacturer and for a manufacturing organisation where automated assembly is mature. Financial acumen is essential as all automation programs must be backed by a sound business case.

AND

Broad experience in automated manufacturing to support the market segments that Celestica supports including communications, enterprise, aerospace and defence, smart energy, medical device, industrial and semiconductor equipment

OR

Extensive experience at a recognised Hardware Automation integrator, holding positions in design, build and business development, i.e. quoting hardware solutions

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:  

• In-depth knowledge of industry and quality standards and engineering best practice methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of material science/engineering, robotics, machine programming.
• In-depth knowledge of automated equipment pricing.
• Excellent customer contact, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent project management, presentation, database management and computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control methods and techniques.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Duties require 25% to 30% travel. Initially, the majority of the work is expected to be located in Oradea, Romania.  

Education:  

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.      

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 for any function are subject to change at any time.