Senior Lead Engineer - Signal Integrity, Hardware Design (Storage/ Server/ Networking)

Celestica Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing services provider in George Town, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer specializing in Signal Integrity and Hardware Design for server, storage, and networking products. The role involves significant analysis and design work related to signal and power integrity, requiring strong expertise in PCB design and electromagnetic theories. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of relevant experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a similar role or industry required.
• Familiar with Server PCB design, PCIe, DDR4/5.
• Proficiency in Electromagnetic, Transmission-line & S-parameters theories.

Responsibilities

• Develop SI and PI design for server/storage/communication products.
• Perform signal integrity pre-layout and post-layout analysis.
• Cooperate with R&D team on debugging and failure analysis.

Skills

PCB material selection and stack-up definition

Signal integrity analysis

Power integrity analysis

Experience with PCB routing tools

3D field solver knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Allegro

ANSYS HFSS

Keysight ADS

Job description

Senior Lead Engineer - Signal Integrity, Hardware Design (Storage/ Server/ Networking)

Develop SI and PI design for server/storage/communication products. Major works are to serve as the signal and power integrity analyst and designer provides the support to internal team, suppliers, and customers to deliver the new products.

• PCB material selection and stack-up definition.
• 3D passive channel modeling and electromagnetic extraction.
• Performing signal integrity pre-layout and post-layout analysis.
• Performing static timing and signal integrity analysis of parallel interfaces.
• Designing and analyzing multi-gigabit serial links.
• Performing power integrity analysis on power delivery networks.
• Generating and verifying PCB layout rules and managing constraints for PCB layout.
• Working directly with ASIC and PCB design teams to evaluate design tradeoffs and optimize performance, risk, cost, and manufacturability.
• Cooperating with the R&D team and signal test engineers on debugging, failure analysis, and fixing issues.

Familiar with Server PCB design, PCIe, DDR4/5, 25G/56G Ethernet specification is a plus.

Proficiency in Electromagnetic, Transmission-line & S-parameters theories.

Good understanding on Power distribution, DDR and SerDes SIPI designs.

Knowledgeable about Server Architectures SIPI Design Challenges.

Experience with at least one PCB route tools: Cadence Allegro and/or Mentor ICX.

Experience with both time and frequency domains circuit simulation: Keysight ADS, Cadence Sigrity Power DC/SI, Synopsys HSPICE and/or Hyperlynx SIPI.

Experience with at least one 3-D field solver: ANSYS HFSS and/or Cadence Clarity 3D.

Strong written and oral communication in English with customer service skills.

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

• 6+ years in a similar role or industry.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electromagnetic theory. Master's degree preferred

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.