Student Intern, Materials Engineering Lab
First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026.
Req ID: 140803
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas
Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
City: Newmarket
16 Month Internship
As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.
With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.
Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands-on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.
Benefits for Students Include:
Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree
Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program - two paid days off to volunteer per year
Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities
About this opportunity:
Celestica Newmarket is currently looking for a student intern to support the manufacturing process in the Materials Engineering Laboratory. This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to develop hands-on laboratory skills in the electronics manufacturing industry. It is also a great opportunity to contribute to the success of well-known products through various types of reliability and failure analysis testing.
Lab Video:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6539849483407159296/
Lab Webpage:
https://www.celestica.com/our-expertise/services/newmarket-laboratory-services
Preferred Skills:
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Additional skills needed are excellent time management, ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, ability to work effectively autonomously once trained, and must possess excellent analytical, communication, report writing and problem solving skills.
Role requires flexibility to work extended hours and overtime as per customer needs.
Activities:
Cross section preparation of electronic printed circuit assemblies & metallurgical assessments of solder joints
Incoming quality inspection and qualification of printed circuit boards and components
Support process qualifications and manufacturing failure analysis of electronic assemblies
Internal customer interface and technical report writing
Application of electronics industry and customer standards to evaluate quality and solve problems
Hand soldering of electronic circuit assemblies and components
Use of equipment such as: x-ray, scanning electron microscopes, optical microscopes, cross-sectioning saws, grinders and polishers
This role may also support the Mechanical Engineering Test Lab and the Environment Chamber Lab as business needs require
Possible operation of FTIR, Ion Chromatography and other chemical testing as business needs arise
Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:
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.
Salary
The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.
The hourly wage is determined by the years of study completed and is non-negotiable as per company policy.
Hourly Wage: $23-30 CAD/hr
Additonal Details:
Area: Materials Engineering Lab
Start Date: May 2027
Location: 213 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket (100% on site, no remote / no hybrid work)
Vacancies: 1
Experience: No Formal Experience Required.
Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a formal 16-month University Internship/Co-Op Program and are now completing the 3rd year of a 4-year Materials Engineering program or 4th year of a 5-year Materials Engineering program.
***As this position involves work that is subject to the Canadian Government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP), your employment offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents, per the Controlled Goods Regulations.
To apply, please visit www.celestica.com. Please provide a copy of your transcript with your application. Please include your student email address in your application.
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.
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.
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government's Controlled Goods Program (CGP). Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and meet all other requirements under CGP. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, 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.
Today, 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):
ATS: 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.
CCS: 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.
Built 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. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
We use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and assessing applications for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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.