Lead Engineer, Hardware Test
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Req ID: 134674
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: California
City: San Jose
Work with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve technical challenges with our customers. Our global team of more than 3000 engineers works across electrical mechanical software design disciplines and many more. Leading brands in enterprise computing wired and wireless communications industrial mechanical aerospace and consumer markets partner with us to build their products. We help them manage the full product lifecycle from concept and design through manufacturing delivery and aftermarket support. Which means youll have unlimited opportunities to work with new technologies across different industries and grow your career in any direction you choose
We are seeking a detail-orientedLead Engineer Hardware Test to join our hardware validation this role you will be the bridge between design and production ensuring our hardware is robust compliant and ready for the real world. Youll work closely with senior engineers to execute complex test plans debug hardware prototypes and analyze signal performance.
Performs tasks such as but not limited to the following:
Board Bring-Up & Validation: Assist in the initial power-on and functional verification of new PCB assemblies (PCBAs).
Signal Integrity (SI) Testing: Conduct physical layer measurements (jitter crosstalk eye diagrams) on high-speed interfaces like PCIe USB and DDR.
Power Testing: Perform DC-DC converter characterization including efficiency measurements load transients and power sequencing validation.
Electrical Characterization: Utilize lab equipment to verify electrical specifications and ensure designs meet internal and industry standards.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Document test results identify failures and work with the design team to root-cause hardware bugs.
Education: BS in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
Hands-on Lab Experience: Proficiency with standard test equipment including:
Digital Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth)
Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
Programmable Power Supplies and Electronic Loads
- Scripting experience in a terminal environment
Spectrum Analyzers or VNAs (a plus)
Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Signal Integrity concepts (impedance matching reflections transmission line theory).
Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and PCB layouts.
Basic soldering skills for rework and attaching test probes.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset proactive problem-solving and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
- 3 years of experience in similar job roles
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
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.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE TSX: CLS) enables the worlds 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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Celestica is dedicated to delivering end-to-end product lifecycle solutions to drive our customers' success.
