Lead Engineer, PCB Design

Celestica Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer in Penang. This role involves advanced PCB design for complex, high-speed multilayer boards. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a strong education background, specifically a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. The position requires excellent skills in Cadence Allegro or Altium Designer, as well as the ability to collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical teams to meet demanding design standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of direct experience in complex PCB design and layout.
• Experience in industrial modules, power electronics, medical devices, or aerospace applications is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IPC standards for PCB fabrication and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Execute advanced layout for high-density, high-speed multilayer boards.
• Optimize component placement for signal integrity and thermal performance.
• Collaborate with teams to interpret requirements and resolve design issues.

Skills

Proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Proficiency in Altium Designer

Understanding of high-speed design techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Design Engineering Hardware

SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-DHW

Job Level: Level 08

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Detailed Description

1. Advanced PCB Design & Layout: Execute advanced layout for complex, high-density, and high-speed multi-layer boards (including HDI, blind/buried vias, and microvias).
2. Perform rigorous constraint management for critical high-speed interfaces such as DDRx, PCIe, LVDS, etc.
3. Optimize component placement for signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), thermal performance, and EMI/EMC control.
4. Develop high-quality designs for various board types, including rigid, flex, and rigid-flex configurations.
5. Closely collaborating with electrical and mechanical teams to interpret requirements, resolve design issues, and implement simulation-driven layout changes.
6. Work with PCB fabrication to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) standards are met, optimizing stack-up, maximizing manufacturing yield, and reducing cost.
7. Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation packages for product release, including schematic diagrams, detailed assembly and fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Gerber files, and ODB++ outputs.
8. Maintain ECAD library, including the creation of precise schematic symbols and component footprints.
9. Leverage CAD automation tools, with proficiency in Allegro SKILL scripting being a significant advantage, to enhance team efficiency and design quality.
10. Perform layout planning and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Software Expertise: Proficiency in industry-leading CAD systems, including Cadence Allegro/OrCAD and/or Altium Designer.
• Standards Knowledge: In-depth expertise in industry standards for PCB fabrication and assembly (e.g., IPC standards).
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of high-speed design techniques, impedance control, stack-up planning, and thermal/mechanical constraints.

Physical Demands

• Required to be working on site in Penang office.

Typical Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional, direct experience in complex PCB design and layout. Experience in industrial modules, power electronics, medical devices, and aerospace applications is highly desirable.

Typical Education

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.

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.