Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing
Celestica
Tucson, AZ · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Req ID: 141865 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Arizona City: Tucson
Summary
The Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing accepts, transfers, installs, improves and maintains automatic and manual test equipment and test programs that are used for product testing and design verification. They also may support the test development of the test equipment and processes to ensure robust and high quality test solutions and final products are realized.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Unassisted, define, specify, qualify, install, support and optimize test process and test equipment solutions for manufacturing.
Lead test process optimization, with a focus on productivity improvements to cycle time and yield for a broad set of test equipment within an Operations value stream.
Debug of test process and equipment solutions using design of experiments, tools, and failure analysis methodologies
Collaborate with Quality, Process and Equipment engineers to detect and solve product and test yield and performance issues
Develop improvement roadmaps for test coverage, diagnosability, reparability, test time reductions and OEE
Analyzing and interpreting data and information from yield reports and equipment logs and product diagnostics to determine sources of yield loss
Provide solution support to Process Engineers to improve detection of known defect types as part of a Process Control plan
Support development of test equipment integration into Manufacturing Execution Systems including yield, tester log and product parametric information.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Experience with National Instruments automated test equipment platforms
Strong knowledge of legacy windows platforms
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Strong knowledge of electrical circuits
Ability to utilize, troubleshoot, and repair test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, soldering irons, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, frequency counters, power supplies)
Deep understanding of electrical test equipment
Vast Knowledge of PC architecture and PC based test equipment
Demonstrated experience with data gathering & analysis
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines
Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and solve problems to ensure their timely and accurate completion
Microsoft Office
Windows DOS
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment
Duties may require prolonged Standing & Walking: Spending 6 to 8 hours on your feet, often on hard concrete floors, with minimal sitting time.
Awkward Positions: Bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, or reaching overhead to access machinery, assemble parts, or perform maintenance.
Typical Experience
3 to 5 years.
Typical Education
Bachelor degree in STEM or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
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.
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. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.