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Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Spring, TX ยท On-site

$105K - $161K/yr

Mechanical Reliability Engineer Description - This role is responsible for leading overall ... Provides mechanical product analysis during the NPI phase using DFX principles. The role ...

JOB SUMMARY As a Staff Wire Harness Engineer, you are the principal technical authority for the ... DfX: Drive Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives to reduce harness complexity, part count, and ...

Job Overview: DesignEngineerI Entry-level design engineer supporting the development and ... and other DFx initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including supply chain ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$90K - $123K/yr

You will champion DFx (Design for Excellence) during early-stage development and lead technical ... Tooling & Fixture Engineering: Design, procure, and validate custom assembly fixtures, jigs, and ...

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How much do dfx engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for dfx engineer in Texas is $89,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a dfx engineer?

As a Dfx Engineer, your daily activities often include reviewing hardware design schematics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and testability, and generating reports on design quality metrics. You may participate in design reviews, develop automated scripts to check design compliance, and work closely with manufacturing, test engineering, and quality teams to address design issues. Additionally, you are likely to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product yield and reducing defects. These responsibilities help ensure that products meet both technical specifications and real-world manufacturability standards.

What is a dfx engineer?

A Dfx (Design for Excellence) Engineer focuses on optimizing product design for manufacturability, testability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure smooth production and high-quality products. Their responsibilities include analyzing design constraints, implementing best practices, and identifying areas for improvement early in the development cycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the dfx engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dfx Engineer, you need a solid background in hardware design, manufacturing processes, and familiarity with design-for-X methodologies (such as DFM, DFT, DFA), typically supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency with EDA tools (like Cadence, Mentor Graphics), scripting languages, and an understanding of industry standards are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are also important for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure optimal product quality, manufacturability, and reliability throughout the design and production cycle.

What are the most commonly searched types of Dfx Engineer jobs in Texas? The most popular types of Dfx Engineer jobs in Texas are:
Infographic showing various Dfx Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,439 per year, or $43 per hour.

09 - Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Process

Celestica International LP

Richardson, TX โ€ข On-site

$82K - $113K/yr

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Job description

Req ID: 131280ย 
Region: Americasย 
Country: USAย 
State/Province: Texasย 
City: ย Richardsonย 

General Overview

Functional Area: ย Engineeringย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
Career Stream:ย ย  ย Process Engineering Manufacturingย ย  ย 
SAP Short Name: ย SLE-ENG-PRM
Job Level: ย Level 09
IC/MGR: Individual Contributorย ย  ย ย ย  ย 
Direct/Indirect Indicator: ย Indirectย ย  ย 

Job Description

Why Celestica?

Celestica is changing the future! We are imagining, developing and delivering a better future with our customers.

At Celestica, we foster a motivated, high-integrity work environment based on a strong set of corporate Values. These Values empower our employees to provide you with superior service.

Relentless Curiosity

We are obsessed with uncovering the information and insights that allow us to anticipate and overcome the challenges of the future.

Bold Conviction

We dare to envision new solutions, new technologies, new ways of working and invest to make it a reality.

Unwavering Dedication

We exemplify teamwork and commitment in every decision and every action to be the best partners to our customers and our colleagues.

Detailed Description

The Senior Lead Engineer - Manufacturing Process is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and optimizing processes for manufacturing to achieve quality cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customers products.

  • Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
  • Responsible for understanding and implementing the customer's technical roadmap and related process development projects.
  • Lead and implement the development and release of the full manufacturing process for new customer products.ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
  • Understand and provide feedback on customer's technical requirements to team members and management
  • Responsible for developing and implementing costed and optimized feedback using Design for manufacturability (DFX) tools and processes, with the goal of reducing manufacturing cost and improving quality and reliability of product.ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
  • Develop, plan and lead the assessment of the capability of process applications using Design of Experiments. ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
  • Devise process controls and data collection strategies and evaluate complex data to assist with reporting yield, reliability and diagnoses to root causes failures impacting product quality.
  • Ensure accurate and timely communication to management on critical technical and business issues. ย ย 
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
  • NPI-PCBA: ESD, Component Prep, Laser marking, Solder Paste Deposition (screening / jetting) / Stencil Design, SMT component placement, Reflow, Tooling design, PTH soldering, PTH manual assembly, Press Fit assembly, Depanelization, Board level mechanical assembly, wire harness assembly, wire prep, SMT data analytics, SMT / PTH manual / automated rework, cleaning processes, coating / potting underfill / ruggedization processes, pack & ship, optical component assembly, fiber / tray handling processes, fiber splicing, IPC-610, quality data (KPI), Engineering Control & System Tools (ODC/SCE), Manufacturing Operational management, DFM - Mfg, DFA, DFR, Customer specific processes, structural test and inspection processes, machining, welding, CNC programming, secondary processes, sheet metal, DFAA.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
  • DFX: ESD Controls, Component Prep, Component Module Programming, Laser Marking, Screening, Stencil Design, Solder Paste Dispense / Jetting, SMT Programming, SMT Placement, SMT Reflow, Sweat Soldering, Flex Board Assembly / Handling, Pallet Design, PTH Soldering, Robot Soldering, PTH manual Assembly, PTH Auto Assembly, Pressfit, Depanelization, Mechanical Assemb;y (TIMs,ย  Heatsinks, PCBA, Hotbar, Ultrasonic Welding), Wire Harness Assembly, Wire Prep, System Assembly, SMT and PTH Rework, Cleaning Processes, Conformal Coating, Underfills / Edgebonding / Potting, Pack and Ship, Chassis Assembly (fluidics, electrical enclosure, cable routing), Sheet Metal , Machining, Welding, Structural Test (API, AOI, AXI, ICT, Flying Probe)ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
  • FA LABย : ESD Controls, Solder Metallurgy, Strain Gauge Analysis, SIR Testing, Solder Joint Reliability Modeling, Sample Prep (Grind and Polish), Dye & Pry, CMM/VMM, Lab X-Ray, Pull/Bend Testing, Vibration Testing, Drop Testing, TDR, XRF, SEM, FTIR, IC, Solderability Testing, Thermal Analysis, HALT/HASS, TH&B, Thermal Shock, ATCย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 
  • OPTICAL & XRAY INSPECTIONย : ESD Controls, Auto Wire Prep, SMT Data Analytics, API, AOI (PCBA), AXI (PCBA), AOI (System), Test Strategy Creation, IPC-610, Quality Dat (KPI), DFM - Manufacturing, DFA - Assembly, DFT / Physical Test, DFT - Electrical Test
  • MACHINING & OTHERย : ESD Controls, Pack & Ship, CNC programming, Secondary Processing, Sheet Metal, Machining, Welding, DFM - Manufacturing
  • MECHANICAL & SYSTEMS ASSEMBLYย : ESD Controls, Wire Harness Assembly, Auto Wire Prep, Mechanical Assembly - System Build, OEE / Industrial Engineering, Pack & Ship, Vacuum System, Fluidics, Electrical Enclosure, Cable Routing,ย  Electrical - Automation, Mechanical - Automation, Machine Vision, IPC-610, Engineering Controls, Quality Data (KPI), Manufacturing Operational Management, DFM - Manufacturing, DFA - Assembly, DFAA - Automated Assembly, DFT - Physical Test
  • PCBA ASSEMBLYย : ESD, Component Prep, Laser marking, Solder Paste Deposition (screening / jetting) / Stencil Design, SMT component placement, Reflow, Tooling design, PTH soldering, PTH manual assembly, Press Fit assembly, Depanelization, Board level mechanical assembly, wire harness assembly, wire prep, SMT data analytics, SMT / PTH manual / automated rework, cleaning processes, coating / potting underfill / ruggedization processes, pack & ship, optical component assembly, fiber / tray handling processes, fiber splicing, IPC-610, quality data (KPI), Manufacturing Operational management, DFM - Mfg, DFA, DFR, Customer specific processes.
  • MICROELECTRONICSย : ESD Controls, Wafer Thinning, Wafer Singulation, Edge Polishing, Optical Coatings, Die Bonding, Vacuum Reflow, Flip Chip Bonding, Underfill, Active Alignment, Plasma Cleaning, Wire Bonding, Encapsulation, Sealing, Leak Testing, Interconnect Formationย ย ย ย ย 
Typical Experience
  • 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry.
  • Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.
  • Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.ย 
  • Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your area of expertise.ย 
  • Coaching/Mentoring, Communication/Negotiation/Presentation, Creative Problem Solving, Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management, Quality & Lean, Working Effectively with Others, D/PFMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Equipment Safety, Design of Experiments (DOE).
Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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.ย 
  • Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

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.ย 
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.ย 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.