General Overview

Functional Area: ENG - Engineering
Career Stream: OPE - Operations Engineering
Role: Specialist
SAP Short Name: SPE
Job Title: Operations Engineering Specialist
Job Code: SPE-ENG-OPS
Job Level: Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

In this role, you will support core commodity engineering workflows while leading digital automation initiatives. In this role, you will assist with day-to-day technical operations-such as drawing reviews, GD&T verification, and quality compliance (PPAP)-while serving as the technical bridge between engineering teams and software developers. The ideal candidate blends a mechanical/mechatronics foundation with practical scripting capabilities to translate complex engineering rules into functional AI and automation tools.

Detailed Description

Commodity Engineering Support:Assist with day-to-day engineering and supplier quality workflows, including standard blueprint reviews, GD&T checks, DFM analysis, and documentation reviews (PPAP, FAI).
Technical Oversight & Translation: Serve as the primary bridge between commodity teams and software developers by converting complex mechanical, quality, and supply chain requirements into clear logic for automated tools.
Tool Deployment & Validation: Oversee the testing, validation (UAT), and deployment of internal software tools, Python scripts, and enterprise AI workflows across engineering teams.
System Testing & Validation: Design and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on newly deployed AI agents to verify functional accuracy, reliability, and repeatability across engineering datasets.
Intern Supervision & Architecture: Provide technical guidance, code review, and project coordination for a dedicated team of software interns building custom automation solutions.
Knowledge Management: Maintain clear documentation, tool repositories, and revision histories to ensure long-term sustainability and smooth continuity across intern cohorts.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Software Literacy & Scripting:Proficiency in Python and basic software workflows ability to write, debug, and evaluate code for data processing and API integrations.
Digital Tools & Automation: Familiarity with standard software development practices (version control, revision tracking via Git) and enterprise AI capabilities (e.g., Gemini, LLM APIs).
Engineering Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, technical drawings, GD&T, material specs, and standard quality frameworks (DFM, PPAP, FMEA).
Problem Solving & Supervision: Strong analytical skills with the ability to coordinate junior developers, prioritize project backlogs, and translate user feedback into tool enhancements.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required by project needs.

Typical Experience

Experience: 5-8 years of working experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or technical supply chain environment, with demonstrated involvement in scripting or software automation projects.

Typical Education

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics /Mechanical / Electrical or Electronics Engineering

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, Inc. (NYSE: CLS TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

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