About the Role
Title: Senior Manager, Systems/Applications Design Engineering
Location: Remote Employee US United States
Job Description:
Req ID: 125138
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Americas
Country: USA
General Overview
Job Title: Senior Manager, Systems/Applications Design
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Design Engineering Systems/Applications (DSA)
Role: Senior Manager (SMG)
Job Code: SMG-ENG-DSA
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Celestica is a global leader in design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, specializing in advanced technologies for a diverse range of industries, including energy, Health Tech., and aerospace & defense. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Celestica partners with its customers to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. Our energy solutions encompass a wide array of technologies, from advanced battery storage systems to integrated energy generation solutions, enabling us to support the evolving needs of the energy market.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager for Systems/Application Design in the energy market, focusing on battery storage, energy generation systems, and balance of plant (BOP) subsystems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate product development & application experience, technical expertise, strong customer relations skills, and proficiency in program and project management. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and execute engineering service solutions that meet industry standards and certification requirements for utility-scale, commercial/industrial, and residential applications. This role is both customer facing and technical / interfacing with the Celestica Global Engineering Design and Commercialization Centers.
Systems & Applications Design is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that works with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure robust and high-quality product development. In this role, the ideal candidate will involve coordination and developing solutions in area’s such as engineering services, requirements engineering, reliability, logistics, coordination of different teams, testing and evaluation, maintainability and many other disciplines necessary for successful system design, development, implementation, and ultimate decommission.
Detailed Description
• Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling. Specifically related to battery storage, energy generation systems, and BOP subsystems.
• Oversee the design, integration, and deployment of energy charging systems for various applications across multiple projects.
• Foster strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions, review and interpret customer specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develop deployment strategies and plans.
• Lead the deployment of strategic technologies/programs and coordinate global deployment efforts. May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, business development, and sales teams to develop innovative solutions that align with market demands. Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. Architecture of solution: Divide up tasks for various engineering teams to execute taking into consideration requirements engineering, reliability, logistics, coordination of different teams, testing and evaluation, maintainability and many other disciplines necessary for successful system design and field support.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations, and ensure compliance with industry standards, certification requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive operational improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.)
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Prepare and present project reports, updates, and technical documentation to stakeholders.
• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
• Proven experience in developing services & solutions for major OEMs and understanding the nuances of various market applications, including utility scale, commercial/industrial, and residential.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and certification requirements relevant to energy systems.
• Exceptional program and project management skills, with a track record of driving successful outcomes. Desired to have PMP certification or equivalent training/experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Business and product strategy experience. Desired to have budgetary, P&L, or business case development experience.
• Technical expertise in systems architecture and engineering design principles.