Senior Test Manager (AI Server & Networking)

Celestica; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Penang is seeking a Senior Test Manager to lead validation for next-generation AI servers and networking products at our Penang HPS facility. You will direct the strategy and oversee multiple test domains including signal integrity and system integration testing.

The role demands 15+ years of experience, proven leadership of large teams, and deep expertise in high-speed testing and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years in server or networking product design/validation with AI/HPC exposure.
• Proven record leading large teams (30+ engineers) and on-time delivery.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed signal integrity tools, protocol analyzers, and reliability testing standards.
• Excellent English with strong executive presence and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end validation strategy for AI server platforms and networking hardware.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight across test domains: SI, SIT, and reliability.
• Lead and scale a multi-disciplinary validation team; foster excellence and accountability.
• Drive automation, telemetry, and lean methods to improve test coverage and time-to-market.
• Act as escalation point for complex blockers; perform root cause analysis with Design/BIOS teams.
• Coordinate with Product Design, Supply Chain, and Global Quality for NPI to volume handoff.
• Manage risk, schedules, and stakeholder expectations across global product milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

High-speed testing

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SI tools

Protocol analyzers

Reliability standards

Job description

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Test Manager to lead our comprehensive validation efforts for next-generation AI Servers and Networking products. This is a critical leadership role based in our Penang HPS facility, responsible for overseeing multiple specialized test functions, including Signal Integrity (SI), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Reliability.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader with a deep understanding of AI hardware architecture and high-speed networking design. You will be tasked with managing a large, multi-disciplinary validation team, driving continuous process improvements, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance and stability before reaching the global market.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Direct and oversee the end-to-end validation strategy for AI server platforms and networking hardware, ensuring alignment with global product development milestones.
• Functional Oversight: Provide technical and managerial guidance across diverse test domains:
• Signal Test: High-speed digital characterization (PCIe Gen 5/6, DDR5, Ethernet 400G/800G).
• SIT (System Integration Test): End-to-end hardware/software integration, stress testing, and functional validation.
• Reliability: Environmental stress screening (ESS), MTBF validation, and thermal/mechanical endurance testing.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and scale a large engineering team. Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the test lifecycle and implement automation, advanced telemetry, or lean methodologies to increase test coverage and reduce time-to-market.
• Crisis Management & Issue Solving: Act as the primary point of escalation for complex technical blockers. Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and collaborate with Design and BIOS/Firmware teams to implement long-term fixes.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate closely with Product Design, Supply Chain, and Global Quality teams to ensure seamless transition from NPI (New Product Introduction) to volume manufacturing.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of experience in Server or Networking product design/validation, with specific exposure to AI/High-Performance Computing (HPC) architectures.
• Proven track record of managing large engineering teams (30+ members) and delivering complex projects on schedule.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed signal integrity tools, network protocol analyzers, and reliability testing standards (JEDEC, MIL-STD, etc.).
• Exceptional command of English; strong executive presence; ability to influence cross-functional partners.