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Test Engineering Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering professionals who lead quality assurance teams and own test strategy across hardware or software pipelines. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
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Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Job Title: Senior Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Test Engineering Manufacturing (TEM)
Role: Senior Lead Engineer (SLE)
Job Code: SLE-ENG-TEM
Job Band: 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
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, Test Manufacturing accepts, transfers, installs, improves and maintains automatic test equipment and test programs that are used for product testing and design verification. They also may support the test development of the test equipment and processes to ensure robust and high quality test solutions and final products are realized.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Support development of production test strategies based on product design specification
- Develop test plans and requirements for customer products including both hardware and software elements
- Lead the procurement, qualification, and installation support for manufacturing for a large customer
- Be accountable for the test process optimization with a focus on productivity improvements to cycle time and yield within a CFT or across a large equipment set serving multiple customers
- Provide project leadership, including management of (and communication with) team members, suppliers for comprehensive test deployments including structural, functional, system, stress and final test applications for a large customer
- Support sales process by providing support to the quoting process.
- Work with Design to enhance solutions with feedback from product testability, test coverage, diagnosability, reparability, firmware/diagnostics and user experience.
- Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
- Lead and drive complex problems related to product yield or test performance
- Support sales process by providing support to the quoting process.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- 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.
- 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.
- The following competencies may also be required: 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).
Technical Competencies
- FUNCTIONAL /SYSTEMS /STRESS TEST OPERATIONS: ESD Controls, ESS Hardware, ESS Profile, Functional / System Test Solution Support, RF Test Operations, Test Fixture, Boundary Scan, Test Strategy Creation, Test Plan Creation, FT Software Development, FT Diagnostic and Firmware Development, FT Fixture Development, FT Fixture Mechanical Design, FT Equipment Skills, FT Debug/integration of SW/HW, RF Test Development (<5Ghz), RF Test Development (>20Ghz), High Energy Experience, Electrical - Automation, IPC-10, Engineering Control & System Tools, Quality Data (KPI), Supplier Quality & Component Engineering, Manufacturing Operational Management, System Architecture, EE - Digital, EE - Analog, FW - Firmware, OS, Application Software, PLC programming, Sensors / Moving Parts, Fluidics, Fiber Optics, Tolerance Analysis
- STRUCTURAL TEST OPERATIONS: ESD Controls, Component Module Programming, Auto Wire Prep, SMT Data Analytics, API, AOI (PCBA), AXI (PCBA), Flying Probe, Backplane Test, ICT Equipment Maintenance, ICT Engineering Technical Support, 3070 and Teradyne ICT Test Development Applications and Models Development, Functional / System Test Solution Support, RF Test Operations, Test Fixture, Boundary Scan, Test Strategy Creation, Test Plan Creation, FT Software Development, IPC-610, Engineering Controls & System Tools, Quality Data (KPI), Supplier Quality and Component Engineering, Manufacturing Operational Management, DFM - Manufacturing, DFA - Assembly, DFT - Physical Test, DFT - Electrical Test
Typical Experience
- 6+ years of industry experience
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.
- 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.
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. 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.
Req ID: 140333
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
General Overview
Job Title: Senior Lead Engineer, Test Manufacturing
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Test Engineering Manufacturing (TEM)
Role: Senior Lead Engineer (SLE)
Job Code: SLE-ENG-TEM
Job Band: 09
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
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, Test Manufacturing accepts, transfers, installs, improves and maintains automatic test equipment and test programs that are used for product testing and design verification. They also may support the test development of the test equipment and processes to ensure robust and high quality test solutions and final products are realized.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Support development of production test strategies based on product design specification
- Develop test plans and requirements for customer products including both hardware and software elements
- Lead the procurement, qualification, and installation support for manufacturing for a large customer
- Be accountable for the test process optimization with a focus on productivity improvements to cycle time and yield within a CFT or across a large equipment set serving multiple customers
- Provide project leadership, including management of (and communication with) team members, suppliers for comprehensive test deployments including structural, functional, system, stress and final test applications for a large customer
- Support sales process by providing support to the quoting process.
- Work with Design to enhance solutions with feedback from product testability, test coverage, diagnosability, reparability, firmware/diagnostics and user experience.
- Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
- Lead and drive complex problems related to product yield or test performance
- Support sales process by providing support to the quoting process.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- 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.
- 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.
- The following competencies may also be required: 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).
Technical Competencies
- FUNCTIONAL /SYSTEMS /STRESS TEST OPERATIONS: ESD Controls, ESS Hardware, ESS Profile, Functional / System Test Solution Support, RF Test Operations, Test Fixture, Boundary Scan, Test Strategy Creation, Test Plan Creation, FT Software Development, FT Diagnostic and Firmware Development, FT Fixture Development, FT Fixture Mechanical Design, FT Equipment Skills, FT Debug/integration of SW/HW, RF Test Development (<5Ghz), RF Test Development (>20Ghz), High Energy Experience, Electrical - Automation, IPC-10, Engineering Control & System Tools, Quality Data (KPI), Supplier Quality & Component Engineering, Manufacturing Operational Management, System Architecture, EE - Digital, EE - Analog, FW - Firmware, OS, Application Software, PLC programming, Sensors / Moving Parts, Fluidics, Fiber Optics, Tolerance Analysis
- STRUCTURAL TEST OPERATIONS: ESD Controls, Component Module Programming, Auto Wire Prep, SMT Data Analytics, API, AOI (PCBA), AXI (PCBA), Flying Probe, Backplane Test, ICT Equipment Maintenance, ICT Engineering Technical Support, 3070 and Teradyne ICT Test Development Applications and Models Development, Functional / System Test Solution Support, RF Test Operations, Test Fixture, Boundary Scan, Test Strategy Creation, Test Plan Creation, FT Software Development, IPC-610, Engineering Controls & System Tools, Quality Data (KPI), Supplier Quality and Component Engineering, Manufacturing Operational Management, DFM - Manufacturing, DFA - Assembly, DFT - Physical Test, DFT - Electrical Test
Typical Experience
- 6+ years of industry experience
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.
- 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.
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. 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Test Engineering Manager
Align your credentials to the engineer category
TN visa classification for this role hinges on the engineer occupational category, not a management title. Make sure your degree is in engineering or computer science, and that your résumé frames leadership duties as extensions of core engineering work, not pure people management.
Target companies with recent visa filing histories
Employers with recent visa filings for engineering roles already understand visa sponsorship mechanics. Focusing your search on these companies shortens the offer-to-start timeline significantly and reduces the risk of an employer backing out over unfamiliarity with the sponsorship process. Since TN sponsorship involves straightforward employer support letter preparation and port-of-entry presentation (for Canadians) or consulate application (for Mexicans), companies experienced with work visa sponsorship generally adapt quickly to TN requirements.
Clarify TN versus H-1B with your hiring contact early
Many recruiters default to H-1B visa timelines when they hear 'visa sponsorship.' Tell them upfront that TN approval for Canadians can happen at a port of entry the same day, so there's no lottery wait and no premium processing gamble involved.
Prepare a role-specific support letter before negotiations
The employer support letter must describe your engineering duties precisely, not just your managerial scope. CBP officers assess whether the role meets the engineer category definition, so ambiguous language about 'overseeing teams' without technical specificity is a common reason for TN refusals at the border.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Test Engineering Manager openings at employers who have a documented history of TN visa sponsorship. This filters out postings where 'will consider sponsorship' is aspirational rather than operational, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who aren't set up to file.
Book your consular appointment as soon as you have an offer
Mexican citizens must obtain TN status through a U.S. consulate, and appointment availability at Ciudad Juárez or Monterrey can run four to eight weeks out. Delaying the booking until after you've finalized paperwork often pushes your start date past what the employer planned for.
Test Engineering Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Engineering Manager role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role is grounded in engineering work and your degree is in engineering or a closely related technical field. CBP classifies TN engineers by the nature of the duties, not the job title. A Test Engineering Manager who owns test architecture, defines quality frameworks, and leads technical execution across a product pipeline fits the engineer category. A role that is predominantly HR or budget management without a technical core is harder to support.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Test Engineering Manager position?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start working weeks after receiving a job offer rather than waiting up to a year for an H-1B slot. The trade-off is that TN is nonimmigrant in intent, meaning it doesn't directly support a green card pathway the way H-1B dual intent does. For professionals who want to begin working quickly without betting on lottery odds, TN is typically the faster path for this role.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship in this role?
Your employer must supply a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your engineering job duties, your qualifications, the professional category being claimed, the employment duration, and your salary. For a Test Engineering Manager, the letter should describe the technical scope of the role explicitly, including test strategy ownership, toolchain decisions, or quality system design, so CBP can confirm the engineer category applies.
Where can I find Test Engineering Manager jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Filtering by this role on Migrate Mate shows you openings where the employer has already navigated visa sponsorship processes, which matters because an employer unfamiliar with work visa requirements for engineering managers can slow your start date or withdraw an offer when they realize the documentation requirements for TN status.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Test Engineering Manager?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so changing employers requires your new employer to support a fresh TN application before you begin work. Canadians can process the new TN at a port of entry in a single trip. Mexican citizens need to apply at a consulate. There is no grace period that allows you to work for the new employer before the new TN is approved, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.