{"id":3362927,"url":"https://alion.io/job/celestica-senior-controls-automation-architect","title":"Senior Controls & Automation Architect","company":{"id":58064,"name":"Celestica","domain":"celestica.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/celestica","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"posting_text","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Monterrey, Mexico"],"countries":["MX"],"hiring_countries":["MX"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":45000,"max_usd":105000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1702},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"OPC UA","optional":false},{"name":"PID Control","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T21:59:09Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T18:53:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Req ID: 140431\nRemote Position: No\nRegion: Americas\nCountry: Mexico\nState/Province: Nuevo Leon\nCity: Monterrey\nGeneral Overview\nJob Title: Senior Controls & Automation Architect\nRequisition ID: 140431\nLocation: Monterrey (Apodaca), Nuevo León, Mexico\nArea: Celestica Global Automation (CGA)\nLevel / Band: Band 10 (Senior Technical Lead)\nSummary\nAs part of the Celestica Global Automation (CGA) team in Monterrey, Mexico, you are a Senior Controls & Automation Architect driving the end-to-end development, architecture definition, procurement management, implementation, and optimization of standard and customized manufacturing automation systems. Celestica is committed to empowering engineering talent through structured execution pathways designed to elevate machine controls, robotics integration, safety compliance, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Our core goal is to accelerate operational growth toward world-class automation deployment across high-tech manufacturing verticals (EMS, medical, industrial, aerospace, and communications).\nIn this role, you will operate across a strategic execution model comprising 60% Turn-Key projects with global automation integrators-governed, architected, and validated by our Controls team-and 40% In-House engineering developments with full internal controls logic, HMI, and cell integration design. You will serve as the principal technical authority and controls architect, bridging hardware design with hands-on shop-floor commissioning, defined User Requirement Specifications (URS) authoring, supplier technical evaluations, multi-vendor PLC modular programming, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Automation Engineering in Monterrey, Mexico.\nDetailed Description\nPerforms tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:\nTechnical Scoping & Architecture Definition: Collaborates with operations, quality, industrial engineering, and product introduction teams to define control architecture, cycle time targets, takt-time requirements, and communication topologies for high-speed multi-station automated lines.\n\nRequirements Documentation & Governance (RFQ, URS, SOW): Authors, audits, and enforces rigorous User Requirement Specifications (URS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages for turn-key custom automated machinery, robotic cells, and test equipment.\n\nSupplier Proposal Evaluation & Design Reviews: Conducts comprehensive technical evaluations of vendor controls proposals, hardware bills of materials (BOM), multi-line electrical schematics, network segmentations, and safety interlock design matrices prior to fabrication release.\n\nIn-House PLC & Controls Software Architecture: Leads in-house software development from scratch, programming robust modular logic using reusable Function Blocks (FBs), User-Defined Data Types (UDTs), and Add-On Instructions (AOIs) across Siemens S7-1500 (TIA Portal), Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000), and Keyence (KV Series) platforms.\n\nSafety Functional Architecture & Standards Compliance: Architects, parameterizes, and validates integrated functional safety systems (PROFIsafe / CIP Safety) under ISO 13849-1 (PLe/Cat 4) and IEC 62061 (SIL 3), configuring safety PLCs, optical light curtains, area laser scanners, dual-channel safety door interlocks, etc.\n\nIndustrial Digitalization & SCADA/MES Connectivity: Configures real-time industrial supervision, telemetry, and automated OEE tracking using Inductive Automation Ignition, WinCC Unified, or FactoryTalk View SE, integrating SQL relational databases and OPC-UA communication bridges, and MES transferring data.\n\nIndustrial Networking & Inter-System Synchronization: Implements and troubleshoots plant-floor industrial network topologies including PROFINET (RT/IRT with MRP media redundancy), EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link master sensor parametrization, and direct TCP/IP socket communications.\n\nMotion Control, Robotics, Vision and Automation Integration: Parameterizes and tunes multi-axis servodrives (Siemens SINAMICS S120, Rockwell Kinetix), configures closed-loop PID control (temperature, dosing, precision press-fit), and establishes deterministic communication handshakes with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB), cobots, Vision systems, and other kind of automation systems.\n\nShop-Floor Commissioning, FAT/SAT & Ramp-Up: Directs and signs off on formal Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at vendor facilities, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) on the Monterrey plant floor. Leads post-launch stabilization, cycle time bottlenecks elimination, and preventive risk mitigation plans.\n\nProject Planning & CapEx Tracking\n\nCross-Site Communication & Global Reporting\n\nRoot-Cause Analysis & Technical Mentorship\n\nKnowledge/Skills/Competencies\nMulti-Vendor PLC Mastery: Expert-level programming in at least two leading platforms: Siemens (TIA Portal S7-1500 / S7-1200), Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000 Logix Designer), or Keyence (KV Studio / KV Series). Proven capability to design structured modular code, standardized UDTs, AOIs, and remote I/O layouts (ET 200SP, Point I/O).\n\nFunctional Machine Safety: Demonstrated competence designing and auditing machine safety architectures under ISO 13849-1 (Performance Levels c/d/e, Categories 2/3/4) and IEC 62061. Direct programming of safety logic in PROFIsafe and CIP Safety environments.\n\nSCADA, MES & IIoT: Hands-on deployment of plant-level SCADA platforms, with preferred mastery in Inductive Automation Ignition (Vision / Perspective), WinCC Unified, or FactoryTalk View SE. Practical competency in SQL queries, OPC-UA tags management, and recipe/batch management systems.\n\nIndustrial Communications: Advanced knowledge of fieldbus and Ethernet protocols: PROFINET (RT/IRT, MRP ring redundancy), EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link master/device parametrization, and TCP/IP socket integration with machine vision cameras (Cognex, Keyence).\n\nMotion Control & Robotics: Configuration, commissioning, and tuning of multi-axis servo drives (Siemens SINAMICS S120, Allen-Bradley Kinetix). Closed-loop PID tuning. Experience with robot integration handshakes (FANUC, KUKA, ABB) and cobots (Universal Robots).\n\nElectrical & Pneumatic Schematics: Advanced ability to read, interpret, and audit multi-sheet industrial electrical schematics (EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical), power distribution panels, control cabinets, and pneumatic circuit diagrams (Festo, SMC).\n\nProject Governance & Quality: Strong command of CapEx tracking, critical path scheduling, machine buy-off checksheets (FAT/SAT), structured problem solving (8D, Ishikawa, 5-Whys), and statistical analysis (Six Sigma Green Belt level preferred).\n\nBilingual Fluency & Leadership: Full professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (C1 level minimum, written and verbal) for technical vendor negotiations, executive presentations, and cross-site collaboration.\n\nPhysical Demands\nPosition is 100% on-site.\n\nExpectation of travel is between 10% and 20% of the time.\n\nPhysical presence on the production shop floor during commissioning, electrical cabinet troubleshooting, and line ramp-up phases.\n\nTypical Experience\nSenior / Staff Lead Level: 7 to 10+ years of progressive, applied engineering experience in industrial automation, controls system design, equipment commissioning, or turn-key custom automated machinery integration.\n\nDemonstrated background leading multi-station automated cell integrations in high-reliability manufacturing sectors (Electronics Manufacturing Services / EMS, Automotive Tier-1, Medical Device Assembly, or Advanced Custom Automation Machine Builders).\n\nTypical Education\nBachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of formal education and applied engineering experience.\n\nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or Project Management is an asset.\n\nIndustry certifications (TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Siemens Certified Professional, Ignition Certified) are strongly valued.\n\nNotes\nThis 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.\nCelestica 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).\nAt 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.\nCOMPANY OVERVIEW:\nCelestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.\nToday, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):\nATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.\nCCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.\nBuilt on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. 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