Senior Staff Engineer, Systems/Applications Design (System Engineer)

Celestica Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to lead the design and implementation of complex technical solutions across various domains. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a global engineering team and engage in project planning and scheduling. With a requirement of 11 to 14 years of experience, this role demands comprehensive knowledge of system design and non-technical project elements. An inclusive work environment is a priority at Celestica, ensuring support for all employees and applicants.

Qualifications

• 11 to 14 years of experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of system design and implementation.
• Experience managing complex projects across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership to a global engineering team.
• Analyze trade-offs in systems and recommend solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

System design

Project planning

Problem-solving

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer, Systems/Applications Design (System Engineer)

Date: May 11, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream:Design Engineering Systems Applications
SAP Short Name: SSE-ENG-DSA
Job Level: Level 11
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Global SME with comprehensive knowledge and industry recognition. Provides technical leadership and direction to a global team of engineers.
• Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.)
• Review and interpret customer specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develop deployment strategies and plans.
• Lead the deployment of strategic technologies/programs and coordinate global deployment efforts.
• May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
• Research systems ideas and draw up plans for these systems
• Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. Architecture of solution: Divide up tasks for various engineering teams to execute taking into consideration requirements engineering, reliability, logistics, coordination of different teams, testing and evaluation, maintainability and many other disciplines necessary for successful system design and field support.
• Test, simulate and measure (including troubleshooting) the performance of systems
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
• Solve complex problems
• Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
• Analyze and interpret data and information
• Recommend system modifications
• Create reports and documentation

Refer to technical skills below

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

• 11 to 14 years

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.

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