Senior Engineer, High Speed Electrical Design (Storage/ Server/ Network)

Celestica Platform and Cloud Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineer for High Speed Electrical Design. This role entails defining hardware architecture, leading design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess 5-8 years of experience in hardware development, preferably in networking or server hardware, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with system-level design knowledge.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible work environment

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hardware development experience with a track record in system-level design.
• Experience in networking or server hardware is preferred.
• Prior project leadership and mentoring experience in a global environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architecture and critical interfaces for networking and server products.
• Own schematics, component selection, and BOM definition.
• Drive cross-functional design reviews covering manufacturing and reliability.

Skills

System-level hardware design

Troubleshooting and debugging

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

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Summary

The Lead Engineer, Electrical Design is responsible for system-level hardware design and development for networking and server products. The role focuses on architecture definition, schematic ownership, interface definition, and BOM management. The engineer will lead design reviews, collaborate with cross-functional/global teams, and provide technical leadership to ensure high-quality and timely delivery. #LI-LX1

Detailed Description

Define hardware architecture and critical interfaces for networking and server products.

Own schematics, component selection, and BOM definition to meet performance, cost, and quality requirements.

Drive cross-functional design reviews covering DFM, DFT, EMC, safety, and reliability.

Support system bring‑up, validation planning, and troubleshooting during EVT/DVT/PPVT phases.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers at the Penang site.

Work with global teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues and achieve project milestones.

Ensure adherence to engineering processes and continuously improve design quality.

Strong knowledge of system-level hardware design, including CPUs, memory subsystems, power delivery, and high-speed interfaces.

Familiarity with EMC, safety standards, and board-level design constraints.

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills at system bring‑up stage.

Ability to review and assess design risks, and propose system-level solutions.

Effective communication and leadership skills for cross-site collaboration.

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

5–8 years of hardware development experience, with proven track record in system-level design.

Experience in networking or server hardware preferred.

Prior experience leading projects and mentoring engineers in a global environment is an advantage.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.

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.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years’ experience do you have as an electrical engineer?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Hardware Design Engineer?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a network engineer?