Senior Engineer, Electrical Control System (Advanced Technology Solutions)

Celestica Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Lead Electrical & Electronic Engineer to drive architecture, design and manufacturing transition for HealthTech, Industrial, and Energy solutions.

You will collaborate with peers across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain to deliver compliant, high-quality products. Ideal candidates have 4–6+ years in embedded electrical/electronic development, strong HDL, PCB/PCBA and EMC/safety know-how, and fluent English for global teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Electronic engineering
• PhD welcome with less industrial working experience
• Experience in embedded electrical/electronic product design within multi-disciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design and implementation of technical solutions meeting customer/regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers to develop world-class products in regulated markets
• Lead product realization from conceptual stages through manufacturing transition
• Support development of technical proposals and estimate labor and material costs
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to advance design quality and efficiency

Skills

Digital circuit design

PCB/PCBA design

HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

EMC & safety compliance

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical/Electronic engineering

PhD welcome with less industrial experience

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence Allegro

Altium Designer

Job description

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Senior Engineer, Electrical Control System (Advanced Technology Solutions)

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

Summary

We are seeking talented and motivated Senior Lead Electrical & Electronic Engineer to join our dynamic and growing organization that enable industry leaders to deliver products that leave positive impacts to the world.
The Senior Lead Electrical & Electronic Engineer will contribute to the architect, design, and optimization of the innovative solutions for HealthTech, Industrial, Smart Energy, Aerospace and Capital Equipment. In this role, the Lead Engineer will play a pivotal role along with cross functional teams of other engineers, customers, supply chain and project leadership to ensure solutions meet the highest industry standards.

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Detailed Description

• Leads the architecture, design and implementation of technical solutions in multiple market segments that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to develop world class products in highly regulated markets.
• Familiar with EE development processes & workflows to realize products on a PCBA and product/system level.
• With the relevant technical competencies, lead and execute product realization from conceptual stages all the way thru manufacturing transition.
• oAble to support the development of technical proposals for customers, providing technical solutions to realize concepts and estimating associated labor and material costs required.
• Recognized subject matter expert for one or more technical areas. See Technical Competencies section.
  • Always staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations and best practices to contribute to the advancement of design best practices, procedures, quality, efficiency or the acquisition of new capabilities within the organization.
  • Passionate about solving complex issues and innovating under tight project requirements.

Design for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

• Products that are not manufacturable will not benefit our customers and more importantly the end user. This role requires collaboration with manufacturing partners to ensure seamless production and timely delivery.
• Able to identify and evaluate materials/components and manufacturing processes that align with product requirements and are cost-effective to implement.
• Proficient in product development life cycle processes and compliance to product quality standards.

Technical Leadership

• Demonstrate “People & Team Leadership Behaviors” as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives. (Value Customers, Grow Talent, Drive Decisions, Build Partnerships, Develop Strategies).

Project Management (technical leadership context)

• Ability to manage/lead complex engineering projects in-discipline and also on a cross-functional level. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project.
• Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.

Right-the-First Time Lean and Quality mindset.
The following competencies are fundamental for this role: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving (8D/Corrective Actions), Customer/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean, D/PFMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE).

Technical Competencies:
Experience in designing digital circuits and systems that encompass:

• Digital controller design that covers MPU / MCU/ FPGA / GPU Storage and memory device interfaces
• Familiar with various digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, LVDS, SerDes etc.
• SI & PI simulation and validation
• Proficient with schematic & layout design tools (OrCAD, Cadence Concept/Allegro, Altium Designer)
• Good understanding of product EMC, Safety & Environmental compliance requirements
• Proficiency with HDL and IP design such as VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog is an badded advantage

Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent. PHD with fewer industrial working experience is welcome to apply.
Minimum 5-10 years of direct working experiences in embedded electrical and electronic product design within a multi-disciplinary environment and have completed multiple product development cycles.
Good knowledge in industrial standards and system level environmental compliance.
Fluent in both written and spoken English, ability to work in an international team.
Good team work attitude, collaboration and communication skills.
Business travel possible (include the oversea travel).

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

• 4 to 6 years in a similar role or industry.

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.

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. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses 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.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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