Staff Engineer, Test Development

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Americas Country: USA State/Province:
California City:  San Jose General Overview Work with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve technical challenges with our customers. Our global team of more than 3,000 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 you’ll have unlimited opportunities to work with new technologies across different industries, and grow your career in any direction you choose

Summary

Celestica is seeking a Staff Engineer, Hardware Test and Validation to provide senior technical and engineering leadership for the validation and characterization of complex, high-performance hardware platforms. As a Staff Engineer, this individual will serve as a technical authority and leader across hardware validation, signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed interface technologies. The role will define validation strategies, establish engineering methodologies and best practices, guide complex technical investigations, and influence product architecture and design decisions across multiple programs.

The successful candidate will combine deep hands-on expertise in signal integrity, power delivery and power integrity, PCI Express (PCIe), Ethernet, and high-speed Ser Des technologies with the ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, influence cross-functional organizations, and engage technically with customers and technology partners. This position requires an engineer who can move comfortably between detailed laboratory measurements, system-level architecture, technical leadership, and strategic engineering decisions.

Detailed Description Technical Leadership and Strategy Serve as the primary technical authority for hardware validation, Signal Integrity (SI), and Power Integrity (PI).Define global validation strategies, establish engineering standards, and influence early product architecture to mitigate system-level risks.

Lead schematic/PCB reviews and drive improvements in lab infrastructure and simulation-to-measurement correlation.

Signal Integrity and High-Speed Validation Direct SI characterization for advanced interconnects, including PCIe Gen5/Gen6 and 100G–800G Ethernet.

Execute advanced testing (eye diagrams, jitter, channel loss) for NRZ and PAM4 signaling using VNAs, TDRs, and oscilloscopes.

Power Integrity and Power Validation Lead Power Delivery Network (PDN) validation for high-performance workloads (CPU, GPU, ASIC).Characterize transient response, ripple, and rail stability, evaluating complex interactions between PI, SI, and thermal behavior.

Hardware Debug and Root-Cause Analysis Drive structured root-cause investigations for complex hardware, firmware, and system-level failures.

Partner with cross-functional and supplier teams to isolate faults and resolve critical customer escalations.

Test Automation and Engineering Capability Develop scalable, Python-based test automation frameworks for instrumentation control and data acquisition.

Standardize validation infrastructure to improve engineering productivity and accelerate data-driven decisions.

Engineering Leadership and Organizational Influence Mentor senior engineers, guide cross-functional teams through product milestones, and align conflicting technical priorities.

Build strategic relationships with vendors and partners, define future validation roadmaps, and champion a culture of engineering rigor.

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