Lead Engineer - Thermal Test (Storage/Server/Networking)

Celestica Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Penang is seeking a Lead Engineer for Thermal Test to validate thermal performance of IT equipment, including servers and storage solutions. The role requires a B.S. in Thermal Engineering, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in thermal design and testing. The candidate should be familiar with thermal measurement technologies and possess strong data analysis skills. This position may involve occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in thermal design & test validation of electronic products.
• Familiar with thermal parts including heat sink, TIM, and air movers.
• Experience with fan speed control algorithm testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal test validation of IT equipment including servers and storage products.
• Set up thermal test environment and execute various thermal tests.
• Document comprehensive thermal test plans and reports.

Skills

Thermal design & test validation

Thermal measurement technology

Data analysis

Fluid dynamics

Education

B.S. or above in Thermal Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Temperature data logger

IR camera

Wind-tunnel

Job description

Lead Engineer - Thermal Test (Storage/Server/Networking)

Date: Sep 18, 2025
Location: Penang, 07, MY

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design Engineering Hardware

Summary

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

• Responsible for thermal test validation of IT equipments including server/storage/switch product.
• Set-up thermal test environment and execute the thermal test including wind-tunnel test and temperature test.
• Work with other function team to resolve thermal relevant issues.
• Document comprehensive thermal test plan and report.

Requirements

• B.S. or above in Thermal Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in thermal design & test validation of electronic product, Server/storage/switch product experience is preferred.
• Familiar with thermal measurement technology and tools such as temperature data logger, IR camera, wind-tunnel and etc.
• Familiar with fluid dynamic and heat transfer knowledge
• Familiar with Thermal parts including Heat sink, TIM, air movers, etc.
• Hands on experience on validation test of various fan speed control algorithm and over temperature protection mechanism
• Good skills in thermal test data analysis and report

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.

Company Overview

Celestica enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status.