07 - Engineer, Software

Celestica Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is looking for a Software Engineer in Penang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2 to 6 years of experience in software design and development. Responsibilities include designing technical solutions, analyzing tests, and providing support for existing systems. The role requires strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and a focus on continuous improvement. Celestica fosters an inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 2 to 6 years of experience is required.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical solutions independently.
• Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing systems.

Skills

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication/Negotiation/Presentation

Creative Problem Solving

Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management

Quality & Lean

Working Effectively with Others

D/PFMEA

8D/Corrective Action

Equipment Safety

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

07 - Engineer, Software

Date: Apr 22, 2026

Location: Penang, 01, MY

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering

SAP Short Name: ENG-ENG-DSE

Job Level: Level 07

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

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

• Work independently to design and develop technical solutions without assistance in a limited number of technical fields supporting common segments/technologies. May also solve complex problems in cooperation with a team of other engineers.
• Attend and interact in technical customer meetings.
• Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Test software development methodology (may be done in agile environment)
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers including Peer-Reviews to achieve elegant solutions.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations

Project Management: Ability to manage a single line engineering project with a limited number of participants. Create a project/change management plan, establish and distribute project roles, and communicate what is needed from the project participants in order to make the project successful.

Financial Acumen / Business Planning: Solid understanding of Celestica’s budgeting and accounting system and the cost accounting practices relevant to engineering work. Always act with the awareness of your work's impact on financial results. Communicate clearly and timely all aspects of your work that may have an influence on the profitability of the project and/or what is necessary for proper accounting and controlling.

Competencies: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).

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

• 2 to 6 years

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.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.