What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Graduate Development Program position at Celestica?
Celestica (NYSE, TSX : CLS), a leading global provider of design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions, is seeking recent graduates for our Engineering Graduate Development Program (EGDP).
Program Overview
This 36-month program is designed to accelerate the leadership development of aspiring engineers. Participants will gain broad experience through four rotations in areas such as :
Core Engineering Disciplines : Mechanical, Electrical, and Quality Engineering
Support Engineering : Quality, Product Assurance, Organizational Excellence
Program Management : Engineering program / project leadership in customer projects
Business Development : Engineering services sales strategy and execution
Application Details
Start Date : August 2025
Graduation Date : Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
Location : Maple Grove, MN
Positions Available : 2
What to Expect
Challenging Roles : Contribute to critical projects in a dynamic, global environment.
Exposure and Growth : Showcase your skills to colleagues and executives, gaining valuable experience for future leadership positions.
Mentorship and Support : Receive guidance from a dedicated program manager, peer partner, and executive mentor.
Professional Development : Participate in programs and networking events to enhance your skills and career.
Career Path : Upon completion, graduates will transition into roles aligned with their strengths and interests.
Travel : Project execution and business development opportunities to travel to customer sites. Domestic and international travel for collaboration across the Celestica network.
Engineering Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering : Design mechanical components for subsystems and complete systems, primarily for Aerospace & Defense and Health Tech products.
Electrical Engineering : Conduct feasibility analysis, develop hardware architecture and schematics, and assist in bring-up, prototyping, and product realization for Aerospace & Defense and Health Tech projects.
Quality Engineering : Ensure product compliance with laws, standards, and regulations by creating design history files, requirements, analysis, plans, and reports.
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program : Includes competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible benefits.
Structured Development Curriculum : Tailored specifically for EGDP participants.
Leadership Development : Benefit from coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders.
Dynamic Environment : Collaborate with talented teams and make a real impact.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA (transcript required).
Strong interest in an engineering career with aspirations for leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant design tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., through projects, extracurriculars).
Proactive, with a strong work ethic and the ability to drive change.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Important Note : This position is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a security assessment.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.
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