16-Month Automation Engineering Internship – Newmarket, Canada

Req ID: 130745 | Region: Americas | Country: Canada | State/Province: Ontario | City: Newmarket

Celestica is a global electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with over 28,000 employees across 40 sites worldwide. We partner with the world’s leading technology companies across industries like data center technology, green energy, healthtech, and autonomous vehicles, delivering solutions from design and engineering to manufacturing and supply chain management.

Working at Celestica means shaping the future through challenging projects, gaining hands-on experience, and collaborating with a global team.

About This Opportunity

This 16-month internship focuses on hardware-software automation solutions and complex problem solving in a fast-paced environment. You will be directly involved with leading-edge products and gain experience across all areas of automation development, working within a highly experienced group of automation and process engineers. You should be familiar with most electronic technologies and products across consumer, enterprise, communications, industrial, healthcare, and aerospace markets. A strong programming background is highly beneficial.

Internship Activities and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customer-focused teams to identify where hardware and/or IoT automation projects can improve efficiencies.
• Gather data on requirements and savings to justify appropriate ROI for automation projects.
• Work with internal and external solution providers to implement projects in a timely manner.
• Support the development of automation solutions (hardware and software) to improve operational efficiencies.
• Support the development of production automation tools, including robotics, vision systems, and software controls.
• Review and provide input on potential automation projects/designs alongside an experienced engineering team.
• Implement software & hardware solutions, including procurement, integration, qualification, and installation support for manufacturing test across multiple global sites.
• Integrate tools and code developed by other internal groups or external customers.
• Debug solutions using design of experiments, tools, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Support the development and updating of development work instructions.
• Work with suppliers and customers during project execution.
• Improve quality and efficiency within the development process through process optimization.
• Work on problems of moderate scope requiring considerable judgment and analysis.
• Build internal and external relationships that facilitate the achievement of job accountabilities.
• Opportunity to work with customers from various companies and disciplines.

Critical Requirements and Preferred Skills

Mandatory Enrollment Criteria

• Currently enrolled in a formal University Internship/Co-Op Program (16 months).
• Completing the 3rd year of a 4-year Engineering program.
• Ideal candidates are enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science Programs.
• Must submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript for consideration.

Preferred Technical & Soft Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively autonomously once trained.
• Excellent analytical, communication, report writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as per customer needs.
• Software code design and development experience.
• Hardware assembly skills (Hand tools, Power tools, Soldering, etc.).
• Engineering project development and support experience.
• Good presentation, database management, and computer skills.

Considered Assets

• Exposure to a production environment.
• NI LabView.
• Linux environment.
• MS Visual Studio .NET (C#, VB, ASP).
• Python, Ruby, Java, Perl.
• HTML, XML, CSS, PHP.
• Knowledge of automation solutions.

Benefits for Students

• Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies.
• Possibility of a student casual contract position after internship completion.
• Possibility of a full-time position after degree completion.
• Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects.
• Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program (two paid days off per year).
• Fun intern activities, including celebration events and networking.
• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance.
• Development opportunities, including soft skills courses, innovation projects, and mentorship.
• Networking opportunities to advance your professional career.

Additional Details:

• Area: Engineering
• Start Date: May 2026
• Location: 213 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket
• Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

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 are conditional upon successful security screening.

To apply, please visit www.celestica.com. Please provide a copy of your transcript and include your student email address in your application.