Job Description
Req ID: 137535
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Europe
Country: Spain
State/Province: La Pobla De Vallbona
City: Valencia
General Overview
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design Engineering Mechanical
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-DME
Job Level: Level 08
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
We are looking for a Senior Engineer with leadership capabilities to manage the mechanical development of complex ruggedized electronic systems (Control Units, Power, and Computing modules). The ideal candidate will lead the engineering team in Spain, acting as the focal point for design decisions, and will coordinate technical integration with our international engineering teams.
Detailed Description
1. Team Leadership & Project Management:
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and prioritize tasks for the local engineering team (2 engineers).
- International Coordination: Act as the primary technical interface with the Thailand-based team (responsible for complementary subsystems) to ensure seamless mechanical and system integration.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with the System Engineer and Project Manager to align design progress with project milestones.
- BOM Management: Manage and maintain the System BOM (Bill of Materials), ensuring accuracy and traceability.
- Requirements Analysis & Flow-down: Analyze customer specifications and System Requirements to define mechanical constraints (thermal, structural). Translate these high-level requirements into actionable tasks for the engineering team.
- Compliance Management: Maintain the Requirements Compliance Matrix (VCRM), ensuring every design decision (materials, coatings, fasteners) aligns with the technical specs and MIL-STD-810 standards
2. Design & Development (SolidWorks):
- Rugged Packaging: Supervise the mechanical design of VPX 3U based systems, ensuring structural integrity and IP65 sealing (watertight/dust-tight) for harsh environments.
- Thermal Management: Lead the design of high-efficiency thermal solutions (conduction cooling) for high-power density electronics. This may include the use of heat pipes, heat spreaders, cold plates.etc.
- System Integration: Oversee the integration of the Backplane and the IO Panel (circular connectors), defining the interconnection strategy (cabling to payloads or rigid-flex PCB to backplane).
3. Verification & Prototyping:
- Supervise prototype assembly and integration.
- Define and oversee verification plans according to MIL-STD-810 / D0-160 standards (vibration, shock, temperature, etc.).
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , Aerospace or related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for electronics packaging, with proven experience leading technical teams or managing work packages.
- Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation (thermal & structural analysis). Jira or JAMA is recommended.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of thermal management in sealed enclosures (conduction cooling).
- Experience designing for IP65 environments.
- Languages: Fluent English is mandatory for daily communication with international teams.
Nice to have:
- Industry Background: Previous experience in the Defense or Aerospace sectors is a strong plus.
- Experience with VPX or similar modular architectures.
- Standards: Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160) and VITA specifications.
- Manufacturing: Knowledge of manufacturing processes (CNC machining) and surface treatments/finishes suitable.
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 and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
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.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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