Lead Engineer, Software

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).

The Lead Engineer, Software works in cross‑functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply‑chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

• Work as a team member who understands/interprets technical problems and provides technical support.
• Solve assigned problems under guidance of more senior engineers.
• Analyze, design and develop tests and test‑automation suites.
• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Test software development methodology (may be done in agile environment).
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers including Peer‑Reviews to achieve elegant solutions.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations.

• Project Management – Ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants. Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants to make the project successful.
• Leadership – Demonstrate "Individual Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
• Financial Acumen / Business Planning – Solid understanding of Celestica’s budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work. Act with awareness of the work's impact on financial results and communicate all aspects that may influence profitability or require proper accounting and controlling.
• Additional competencies may include Coaching/Mentoring;
  Communication/Negotiation/Presentation;
  Creative Problem Solving;
  Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management;
  Quality & Lean;
  Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action;
  Equipment Safety;
  Design of Experiments (DOE).

• 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.

The stated range includes Base Salary and target Short‑Term Incentive (STI) compensation only. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this range.

83K – 124K

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

• 3 to 8 years

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.

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 without regard to race, color,…