Lead Engineer, Hardware Design

Job Summary

The Lead Engineer, Hardware Design works with cross-functional teams to ensure robust and high-quality product development. They enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design, and simulations. They provide support throughout the manufacturing process of the electrical/mechanical system they have designed.

Detailed Description

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

• Design, develop, and implement technical solutions in two or more technical areas. Lead smaller projects and coordinate with other engineers including reviews of their work.
• Review and interpret customer documentation, conduct appropriate research, analysis, and experiments with minimal direction from senior staff.
• Create technical proposals (solution and timelines) based on requirements.
• Research systems ideas and draw up plans for these systems.
• Design, modify, and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs.
• Create designs in line with Celestica's procedures, regulations, and customer standards.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations.
• Solve complex problems.
• Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
• Recommend system modifications.

Electrical

• Creation of Schematics, Bills of Material, diagrams, drawings, etc.
• Analysing and interpreting data and information.
• Creating reports and documentation.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Engineering Foundation Competencies
• Advanced in PCB design tools Cadence Allegro 16.x & 17.x, experience on Valor Trilogy 5000/NPI is preferred
• Possess experience in high density PCB design up to 28 layers and familiar with high-speed layout design requirements
• Working knowledge of setting and complying with board and trace constraints
• Strong knowledge of PCB & PCBA manufacturing process
• Strong knowledge of industry and quality standards, knowledge of IPC standards is preferred
• Strong knowledge of IT platforms and database design
• Familiar with EMC & EMI layout requirements
• Able to summarize the layout experience from the customer's requirements
• Self-motivated, capable of completing assignments in a dynamic environment, aggressive schedule, and 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. Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

3+ years' experience in similar job roles.

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational Requirements may vary by Geography.

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.