Director, Sales Engineering - Networking

Position Summary

Director of Sales Engineering for Celestica, the primary technical lead for the account management sales force. Responsible for both pre‑sales and post‑sales activities, developing and presenting complex solutions for new and existing customers.

This is an individual‑contributor role with no direct reports but requires seasoned leadership skills in assembling and leading cross‑functional teams across design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and technical marketing. The role involves articulating technology and product positioning, developing value propositions for business and technical users, and supporting the transition to implementation after award.

• Communicate professionally and consultatively in written responses, presentations, proposals and reports.
• Be organized, analytical, and capable of overcoming sales challenges through creative and collaborative approaches.
• Work independently with a minimum of supervision in a dynamic team environment.
• Communicate effectively with members of other teams, departments and customers, especially technical and engineering teams.
• Understand key stages in solution development for complex electronic manufacturing (EVT, DVT, PVT, production ramp).
• Understand complex test and development activities for PCBA, node and rack level integration.
• Experience with AI/ML applications in enterprise and edge deployments is a plus.
• Experience with relevant standards, organizations and consortiums is a plus.

• Overnight travel within North America (Canada, USA, Mexico) – 25% to 40% depending on location.
• International (overseas) travel – approximately 2 to 3 trips per year.

• 7 to 12 years of industry experience, with 7+ years in Cloud Datacenter and Enterprise Datacenter Solutions covering networking, server, storage, node and rack level integration.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Industry‑recognized certifications are a plus.

$150,000 – $208,000 USD per year.

Notes:
This job description is not exhaustive. Employees are responsible for all duties of the position, and job duties and time allocations may change. 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. Retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica (NYSE: CLS, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands through a customer‑centric approach. We partner with leading companies in Aerospace, Defense, Communications, Enterprise, Health Tech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services.

Headquartered in Toronto with teams in 40+ locations across 13 countries, Celestica imagines, develops and delivers 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.