Automation Support Engineer

General Overview

Functional Area:  Engineering        
Career Stream:  Equipment Engineering Manufacturing    
SAP Short Name:  AST-ENG-EQM
Job Level:  Level 06
IC/MGR:  Individual Contributor        
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

As part of the Celestica Global Automation team, you are an Engineer with exposure and experience in automation equipment manufacturing and technologies. You have great communication skills in English and can interface with different engineers / managers from different sites around the world. You can coordinate the planning and tracking of the automation projects through the use of Excel / Smartsheet tools including exercising data analysis, data proof, project updates, project cost tracking, forecasts, etc. You can track technologies and solutions across the different sites to standardize processes and procedures. You are familiar with solutions involving different types of technologies (robotics, PLC, vision system, automated testers, safety, mobile robots, cleanroom requirements, etc.) in different type of markets (industrial, smart energy, health-tech, communications, etc.). You are comfortable working in a team environment

In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering.  This position is based in Monterrey Mexico.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate the planning and tracking of the automation projects through the use of Excel / Smartsheet tools including exercising data analysis, data proof and project updates
• Participate in weekly team meetings to update status of the projects, creating required actions to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Coordinate frequent project updates with different automation/operations team in different sites across the globe.
• Participate in regular calls with different sites to update status of their automation projects.
• Create reports of project status, executive summaries and project update decks to share with different executive levels of Celestica.
• Maintain and track vendor execution, invoicing, material arrival, PO creation and capex approval.
• Support automation projects in all phases of the Project Life Cycle using tools such as User Requirement Specifications (URS), FAT/SAT documentation, etc.
• Collaborate with various automation peers to deliver innovative automation solutions to customers..

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with data analysis, data sheets, Excel/Smartsheets, Tables, Charts, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills at different levels of the company.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and procedures 

• Able to work in a fast-changing dynamic environments

• Ability to work in a team environment and actively participate in group meetings.

Nice to have:

• Experience with automation solution and automation technologies including industrial robots, PLCs and Vision Systems.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP.
• Knowledge of Financial Terms and Calculations (ROI, Payback, etc.)
• Project Management Knowledge; basic understanding
• Experience with analytical software such as Minitab

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

• Entry level to 1 year

Typical Education

Bachelor degree 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.