Celestica · 17 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expCelestica is a leader in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, partnering with top companies across various sectors. The Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer will focus on designing and optimizing automation-centric manufacturing processes to achieve quality and delivery goals, emphasizing the integration of robotics and control systems into production lines.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
1 to 3 years of related experience; Experience in similar job roles
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
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
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
Company
Celestica
Celestica is a manufacturing firm that provides design, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions to a multitude of industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.47B2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $657.67M
2023-06-05Post Ipo Secondary· $148.8M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $660.4M
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Robert Mionis
President and CEO
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