Student Intern, Software Testing

Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company brings together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia, with deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, and platform solutions enabling critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud.

Benefits

• Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
• Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
• Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree
• Access to Celestica's development programs and projects
• Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year
• Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance
• Opportunity for job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
• Innovation-focused culture encouraging new ideas and process improvements
• Collaboration within global teams enabled by collaborative technology
• Sustainability commitment with strong ethics and environmental impact reduction
• Development opportunities including soft skills courses, innovation projects, and mentorship
• Networking to strategically build professional relationships across peers and colleagues
• Participation in intern social events, charitable initiatives, and Spirit Week activities

About the Role

As a System Test Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and contribute to test strategies for AI data center server infrastructure. This internship offers an opportunity to learn about server architectures and networking, while gaining exposure to the unique performance and reliability demands of AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate is an eager learner, ready to assist with test automation and collaborate with engineering teams to help deliver robust, high-performing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored test plans and debug data collection, leveraging GenAI
• Assist in defining, developing, and executing test plans for server hardware, firmware, and software components within the AI data center environment
• Support the development of automated test scripts using languages like Python or Bash to improve test efficiency and coverage
• Help maintain and set up testbeds and infrastructure for continuous integration and testing
• Communicate test findings, execution progress, and issues clearly to team members and mentors

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• No formal experience required
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data analysis
• Experience with AI tools such as Gemini Code Assist, Glean, Claude Code, or OpenAI Codex
• Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and command-line tools
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams

Physical Demands

Duties are performed in a normal office environment. The role 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) are frequently required.

Additional Details

• Area: Engineering
• Start Date: June 2027
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Vacancies: 2

As this position involves work subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents per ITAR requirements.

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. The company operates through two segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), serving complex, regulated, high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech; and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS), focusing 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. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe, and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with quality, flexibility, and resiliency to respond quickly to shifts in demand.