RICHARDSON, TX – Celestica has signed an economic development deal here that will see the company redevelop a 30,000 sq. ft. office into a manufacturing facility and add 155 jobs.

The expanded facility will produce equipment based on AI learning systems for Celestica's US-based customers across multiple industries.

As part of the agreement, Celestica must invest at least $5.5 million into converting the newly-leased space, which is located near its current operations in Richardson, and the city government will pay a total of $250,000 as the company reaches certain milestones. Celestica must also create 155 new jobs with an average annual salary of $67,200 at the expanded facility.

"Richardson has proven to be a great location for us to expand to meet unique customer demands," Robert Paiva, general manager of Celestica's Richardson operation, said in a release. "Between its educational advantages and built-in infrastructure, we are excited about growing in the community and benefiting from the competitive advantages this location offers."

"Celestica’s growth in our community further strengthens the work we are seeing here for AI learning systems," said Richardson Mayor Bob Dubey. "This expansion builds on the growth we are seeing for this type of work and adds to the synergies available in Richardson for global technological innovators like Celestica."

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