Lead Engineer, PCB Design

Req ID: 135715
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Bayan Lepas
City: Penang

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design Engineering Hardware
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-DHW
Job Level: Level 08
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The Lead Engineer, PCB Design works with cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations. Provide support throughout the manufacturing process of the electrical/mechanical system that they have designed.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Advanced PCB Design & Layout: Execute advanced layout for complex, high-density, and high-speed multi-layer boards (including HDI, blind/buried vias, and microvias).
• Perform rigorous constraint management for critical high-speed interfaces such as DDRx, PCIe, LVDS, etc.
• Optimize component placement for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal performance, and EMI/EMC control.
• Develop high-quality designs for various board types, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex configurations.
• Closely collaborating with electrical and mechanical teams to interpret requirements, resolve design issues, and implement simulation-driven layout changes.
• Work with PCB fabrication to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) standards are met, optimizing stack-up, maximizing manufacturing yield, and reducing cost.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation packages for product release, including schematic diagrams, detailed assembly and fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Gerber files, and ODB++ outputs.
• Maintain ECAD library, including the creation of precise schematic symbols and component footprints.
• Leverage CAD automation tools, with proficiency in Allegro SKILL scripting being a significant advantage, to enhance team efficiency and design quality.
• Perform layout planning and design reviews.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Software Expertise: Proficiency in industry-leading CAD systems, including Cadence Allegro/OrCAD and/or Altium Designer.

• Standards Knowledge: In-depth expertise in industry standards for PCB fabrication and assembly (e.g., IPC standards).

• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of high-speed design techniques, impedance control, stack-up planning, and thermal/mechanical constraints.

Physical Demands

• Required to be working on site in Penang office

Typical Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional, direct experience in complex PCB design and layout. Experience in industrial modules, power electronics, medical devices, and aerospace applications is highly desirable.

Typical Education

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.

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 at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

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.

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.