Senior Lead Engineer, Digital Design

Celestica Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 235,849 - 334,119; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is looking for a Senior Lead Engineer, Digital Design in Penang, Malaysia. This role involves leading the design and implementation of technical solutions across various industries including HealthTech and Aerospace. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5–10 years in product design, strong teamwork skills, and proficiency with design tools. The position will require collaboration with customers and adherence to industry standards, offering an opportunity to impact innovative solutions positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of direct experience in embedded electrical and electronic product design.
• Good knowledge of industrial standards and system-level environmental compliance.
• Ability to work in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Manage and lead complex engineering projects.

Skills

Digital controller design

Proficiency with schematic & layout design tools

Good teamwork attitude

Fluent in written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Cadence Concept/Allegro

Altium Designer

Job description

Senior Lead Engineer, Digital Design

Date: May 11, 2026

Location: Penang 07, MY

Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Lead Engineer, Digital Design to join our dynamic and growing organization that enables industry leaders to deliver products that leave positive impacts on the world. The Senior Lead Engineer, Digital Design will contribute to the architecture, design, and optimization of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Use familiar EE development processes & workflows to realize products on a PCBA and product/system level.
• Lead and execute product realization from conceptual stages through manufacturing transition with relevant technical competencies.
• Support the development of technical proposals for customers, providing solutions to realize concepts and estimating associated labor and material costs.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert for one or more technical areas.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices to contribute to the advancement of design practices, procedures, and quality.
• Passionate about solving complex issues and innovating under tight project requirements.

Design for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

• Ensure products are manufacturable; collaborate with manufacturing partners for seamless production and delivery.
• Identify and evaluate materials, components, and manufacturing processes that align with product requirements and are cost‑effective.
• Proficient in product development life cycle processes and compliance with 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)

• Manage and lead complex engineering projects in‑discipline and cross‑functional levels, understanding technical, financial, and people aspects.
• Create project/change management plans ensuring delivery within time and budget; recognize barriers and develop mitigation plans.

Lean & 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

• Digital controller design covering MPU/MCU/FPGA/GPU storage and memory device interfaces.
• Familiarity with digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, LVDS, SerDes etc.
• SI & PI simulation and validation.
• Proficiency 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent; PhD with minimal industrial experience is welcome.
• Minimum 5–10 years of direct experience in embedded electrical and electronic product design within a multi-disciplinary environment, completing multiple product development cycles.
• Good knowledge of industrial standards and system‑level environmental compliance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; ability to work in an international team.
• Good teamwork attitude, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Business travel possible, including overseas travel.

Physical Demands

• Performed in a normal office environment.
• Requires extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, mouse use, calculator use).
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 5 to 10 years in a similar role or industry.

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.