Senior Lead Engineer, 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 company in Penang seeks a Senior Lead Engineer, Electrical Design to oversee system-level hardware design for networking and server products. Responsibilities include defining architecture, managing schematics, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in hardware development and strong troubleshooting skills. This role offers the chance to work with global teams and drive design quality in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hardware development experience.
• Proven track record in system-level design.
• Experience in networking or server hardware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architecture and critical interfaces for products.
• Drive cross-functional design reviews to ensure quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

System-level hardware design

Troubleshooting skills

Technical leadership

Collaboration with global teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Senior Lead Engineer, Electrical Design (Storage/ Server/ Network)

Celestica Platform & Cloud Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

Summary

The Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply 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.
• Assess design risks and propose system‑level solutions.
• Communicate effectively and lead 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.

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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 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. 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.

Application 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 a Hardware Design Engineer?