Req ID: 125138

Remote Position: Yes

Region: Americas

Country: USA

General Overview

Job Title: Senior Manager, Systems/Applications Design

Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)

Career Stream: Design Engineering Systems/Applications (DSA)

Role: Senior Manager (SMG)

Job Code: SMG-ENG-DSA

Job Band: 11

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, specializing in advanced technologies for a diverse range of industries, including energy, Health Tech., and aerospace & defense. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Celestica partners with its customers to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. Our energy solutions encompass a wide array of technologies, from advanced battery storage systems to integrated energy generation solutions, enabling us to support the evolving needs of the energy market.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager for Systems/Application Design in the energy market, focusing on battery storage, energy generation systems, and balance of plant (BOP) subsystems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate product development & application experience, technical expertise, strong customer relations skills, and proficiency in program and project management. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and execute engineering service solutions that meet industry standards and certification requirements for utility-scale, commercial/industrial, and residential applications. This role is both customer facing and technical / interfacing with the Celestica Global Engineering Design and Commercialization Centers.

Systems & Applications Design is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that works with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure robust and high-quality product development. In this role, the ideal candidate will involve coordination and developing solutions in area’s such as engineering services, requirements engineering, reliability, logistics, coordination of different teams, testing and evaluation, maintainability and many other disciplines necessary for successful system design, development, implementation, and ultimate decommission.

Detailed Description

• Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling. Specifically related to battery storage, energy generation systems, and BOP subsystems.

• Oversee the design, integration, and deployment of energy charging systems for various applications across multiple projects.

• Foster strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions, review and interpret customer specifications and may act as primary customer contact.

• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develop deployment strategies and plans.

• Lead the deployment of strategic technologies/programs and coordinate global deployment efforts. May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.

• Collaborate with engineering, product management, business development, and sales teams to develop innovative solutions that align with market demands. Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. Architecture of solution: Divide up tasks for various engineering teams to execute taking into consideration requirements engineering, reliability, logistics, coordination of different teams, testing and evaluation, maintainability and many other disciplines necessary for successful system design and field support.

• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations, and ensure compliance with industry standards, certification requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive operational improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.)

• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

• Prepare and present project reports, updates, and technical documentation to stakeholders.

• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Proven experience in developing services & solutions for major OEMs and understanding the nuances of various market applications, including utility scale, commercial/industrial, and residential.

• Strong knowledge of industry standards and certification requirements relevant to energy systems.

• Exceptional program and project management skills, with a track record of driving successful outcomes. Desired to have PMP certification or equivalent training/experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Business and product strategy experience. Desired to have budgetary, P&L, or business case development experience.

• Technical expertise in systems architecture and engineering design principles.

Salary Range

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Salary Range: $120k-$165k Annually

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

• Minimum 11-14 years of relevant experience in the energy market, with specific expertise in battery storage, energy generation systems, and BOP subsystems.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field); Master's degree preferred.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

Location: This is a remote position, with travel as necessary. We are open to considering candidates close to any of our US locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas, Arizona, Oregon or California as well as locations near major airports such as the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Coast.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.