Associate Engineer, SMT Process Engineering

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Date: Mar 16, 2026

Location: Newmarket, ON, CA

Company: Celestica International LP

Req ID: 134050 
Country: Canada 
Province: Ontario 
City: Newmarket (Onsite)

Summary

The Associate Engineer, SMT Process Engineering is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and optimizing surface mount technology processes to achieve quality, cost, and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers. This role focuses on the technical aspects of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), including pick-and-place programming, solder paste deposition, and reflow profiling.

Detailed Description

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

  • Develop and implement SMT manufacturing applications and programs (Pick-and-Place, AOI, SPI) to support new customer product introductions (NPI).
  • Define and troubleshoot process problems that lead to throughput or quality issues.
  • Perform thermal profiling of reflow ovens to ensure solder joint integrity and compliance with IPC standards.
  • Monitor and analyze process data (First Pass Yield, DPMO) to identify trends and implement solutions to stabilize and improve processes.
  • Support the evaluation of new SMT equipment, coordinate software/hardware upgrades, and assist in setting equipment specifications.
  • Collaborate with design teams to provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback to reduce costs and improve reliability.
  • Support the development and updating of assembly work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • NPI-PCBA Knowledge: Basic understanding of Solder Paste Deposition (screening/jetting), Stencil Design, SMT component placement, and Reflow.
  • Technical Standards: Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
  • Analytical Skills: Sound logical thinking and ability to use statistical methods for process control (SPC).
  • Software Proficiency: Knowledge of MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint) and CAD software; experience with SMT programming software (e.g., Aegis, Valor) is an asset.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with global teams and customers.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Physical Demands

  • Duties of this position are performed in a combined office and manufacturing floor 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 and Education

  • Entry level: 0-2 years of experince
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary

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.

 

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.

 

Salary Range: $67,000-$87,000 CAD/year

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.

This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations. 

 

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

 

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.

 

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing  applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.


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