PCB Layout Design Engineer

General Overview

Job Title: Lead Engineer, PCB Layout Engineer Functional Area: Engineering (ENG) Career Stream: Design Engineering Electrical (DEE) Role: Lead Engineer (LEN) Job Code: LEN-ENG-DEE Job Band: 08 Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

The PCB Senior Layout Engineer works with a cross functional design engineering team, customers, manufacturing engineering and project managers to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance PCB 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 when necessary.

Detailed Description

• Spearhead the pcb design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for complex, multi-domain projects.
• Act as a skilled pcb engineer, offering technical solutions and directions to design peers. Will also analyze pcb assembly and recommend solutions.
• Review and interpret customer requirements and specifications, and potentially serve as the secondary customer contact.
• Create, modify, and improve pcb designs and techniques using Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
• Support creation and review of ECAD logical and physical libraries.
• Understands and replies to pcb fabrication technical queries.
• Research new system ideas, create design plans, and modify existing systems to meet both customer and Celestica's needs. Will also solve complex problems and create designs that adhere to all relevant procedures and standards.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and design reviews. Will provide feedback and support to other engineering functions from the initial design phase through manufacturing to resolve any issues.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations to ensure all designs and processes remain compliant.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Refer to technical skills below

• PCB Design Expertise: Expert in Cadence Allegro (versions 17.x/24.x) or Altium Designer 26, and experienced with high-density PCBs (up to 20 layers) and high-speed layout designs with high-speed interfaces with controlled impedance, microvias and define good power planes.
• Technical Knowledge: Good knowledge of PCB & PCBA manufacturing processes, industry and quality standards (including IPC), Signal Integrity, EMC, and EMI layout requirements.
• Experience in high-speed digital and analog hardware design and development, with an understanding of architecture, reliability, prototyping, and failure analysis. Specific experience with memory, PCIe, Ethernet, power supply is highly valued.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a global team to meet aggressive deadlines and quality standards is required.
• A self-motivated individual capable of working in a dynamic environment with complex design requirements.

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.

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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.

Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments:

• Advanced Technology Solutions (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.
• Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC): 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.