Celestica

Staff Engineer, PCB Layout

Celestica$108K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of related experience in PCB layout and design roles.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Expertise in Cadence Allegro for PCB designs, especially high-density and high-speed layouts.
  • Strong knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and industry standards, including IPC.
  • Experience with high-speed digital hardware design, especially in advanced technology like DDR5 and PCIe Gen5.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of complex, multi-domain technical solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership to a large team and analyze complex systems for optimal solutions.
  • Interpret customer requirements and manage relationships with customers and vendors.
  • Research and develop new system ideas while modifying existing designs to meet requirements.
  • Create and improve PCB designs using CAD software and adhere to design procedures.
  • Participate in project planning and design reviews, providing crucial feedback throughout the process.
  • Stay informed on industry regulations to ensure compliance in all designs and processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short-term incentive (STI) bonuses based on performance.
  • Flexible working environment with remote work options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Occasional travel may be required for project engagements.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 131088
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: New Hampshire
City: Remote Employee US

Summary

The Staff Engineer, PCB Layout works with cross functional teams with other PCB Layout 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:
  • Spearhead the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for complex, multi-domain projects. This includes developing deployment strategies and plans.
  • Act as a recognized expert, offering technical leadership and direction to a sizable team of engineers. You will also analyze complex systems and recommend solutions.
  • Review and interpret customer requirements and specifications, and potentially serve as the primary customer contact. You may also manage relationships with key vendors.
  • Research new system ideas, create design plans, and modify existing systems to meet both customer and Celestica's needs. You will also solve complex problems and create designs that adhere to all relevant procedures and standards.
  • Create, modify, and improve PCB designs and techniques using Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
  • Actively participate in project planning, scheduling, and design reviews. You 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.


Technical Capabilities

  • PCB Design Expertise: Expert in Cadence Allegro (versions 16.x & 17.x) and experienced with high-density PCBs (up to 28 layers) and high-speed layout design. Experience with Valor Trilogy 5000/NPI is a plus.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of PCB & PCBA manufacturing processes, industry and quality standards (including IPC), Signal Integrity, EMC, and EMI layout requirements.
  • Experience in high-speed digital hardware design and development, with an understanding of architecture, reliability, prototyping, and failure analysis. Specific experience with DDR5, 100GbE, PCIe Gen5, and 56G SERDES is highly valued.
  • Strong engineering design experience in Compute, Storage, or Network products. Knowledge of AI products, GPU servers, and high-speed OSFP/QSFP networking design is a significant plus.
  • Possesses strong organizational, planning, and program management skills. The ability to work collaboratively in a 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. Also has strong knowledge of IT platforms and database design.


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.
  • Occasional travel may be required.


Typical Experience

  • 7 to 10 years of related experience;Experience in similar job roles


Typical Education

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

Salary Expectation

Salary Range: $108k-$165k Annually

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

Compensation includes the Base Salary and the target Short-Term Incentive (STI)/ bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is offered in addition to this.

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

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 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.

About Celestica

Celestica is a Canadian multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise computing, healthcare, industrial, semiconductor, and smart energy industries. Celestica's services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 10 countries. Celestica was founded in 1994 as a subsidiary of IBM Canada and became an independent company in 1997.
Learn more about Celestica
Size
23,915 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1994
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