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Automation Engineer

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Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Req ID: 135464

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Plano

Summary

An Automation Engineer designs, develops, and implements automated systems and software to streamline industrial production or IT processes, increasing efficiency and reducing manual intervention. Key duties include programming PLCs/robotics, troubleshooting hardware/software, testing systems, and creating technical documentation. They require strong skills in coding, control systems, and problem-solving.

Detailed Description

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

  • System Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and integrate automated machinery, control systems (PLC/HMI), and robotic systems into production workflows.
  • Programming & Scripting: Write, test, and maintain code for automation systems using languages like C#, Java, or Python, as well as specialized PLC programming languages.
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose and repair malfunctioning automated machinery, sensors, and software to minimize downtime.
  • Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous testing and validation of automated systems to ensure performance, reliability, and safety standards are met.
  • Continuous Improvement: Analyze current workflows, identify automation opportunities, and upgrade systems to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
  • Documentation & Training: Create and update technical documentation, such as user manuals, SOPs, and system specifications, and train technicians on new systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), robotics (e.g., FANUC), and HMI development.
  • Software Skills: Experience with automation software, scripting languages, and sometimes Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning tools.
  • Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail

Typical Experience

  • 1 to 3 years of related experienc in similar job roles

Typical Education

  • Education: A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a related field.

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.

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 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.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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.

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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