Senior Automation Engineering Manager General Overview Functional Area: EngineeringCareer Stream: Equipment Engineering ManufacturingSAP Short Name: SMG-ENG-EQMJob Level: Level 11IC/MGR: ManagerDirect/Indirect Indicator: Indirect Detailed Description Lead a team of automation engineers. Create automation solutions that meet Celestica’s automation goals. Provide technical guidance and oversight in the definition of flexible and scalable automation solutions. Develop tools, methods and processes to facilitate automation efforts. Interface with customers as well as internal and external teams to provide site specific automation needs. Analyze all aspects of manufacturing process and determine need for automation. Architect the Design of automation concepts for different assembly processes. Prepare Request For Proposal/Quote for automation and support all phases of the Project Life Cycle. Accountable for the training/coaching/mentoring of regional and site engineering resources in automation. Support continuous improvement of existing automation systems. Support customer automation needs at NPI (new product introduction) and Product transfer. Coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total automation system for specific processes. Be an automation advisor to regional engineering teams and customers. Collaborate with various automation experts to deliver innovative automation solutions to customers. Accountable for project management and on time, on budget project execution including leadership of; Communication with all project stakeholders during the entire project from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production. Creation of documents for project phases: Charter, SOW, test plans, buy-off, acceptance and project closure. Regular project timeline and financial tracking and reporting Change management, Risk Management and communication Driving decisions and solving problems Able to analyze and determine the automation requirement and drive deliverables to commitment through global network of vendors and internal resources Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and procedures Ability to work in a team environment and actively participate in group meetings safely Experience with integrating 3rd party automation solutions as well as developing on automation equipment. Able to work in a fast-changing dynamic environments Able to apply Lean Manufacturing in all aspects of the automation architecture Highly detailed oriented. Project Management Experience; basic understanding of PMBOK Knowledge of Financial Terms and Calculations (ROI, Payback, etc.) Experience with the following automation systems and tools are important to be successful - robotic, vision inspection, material handling, ASRS, Conveyors, PLC, SCADA, screws/fasteners, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/Test Experience in Automated Turn Key Solutions; Previously involved in Design, Manufacturing, Installation, Start-Up & Commissioning Stages of the Project 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. Expectation of travel to vendor/site locations is 10-20%. However, may be exceeded in critical times throughout project lifecycle. Typical Experience Minimum 15 years of automation experience in manufacturing industry, preferably in assembly processes for electronic manufacturing industry. Minimum 5-7 years project management experience in manufacturing industry using tools such as; project and resource planning in MS Project and/or smartsheet. Typical Education Bachelor or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering / Robotics/ Mechatronics. PMP project management certification preferred. 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. Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).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. #J-18808-Ljbffr