Senior Electrical Engineer

Celestica; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Austin, Texas is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work with cross-functional teams on robust and high-quality product development. Responsibilities include designing and developing electrical systems, collaborating with customers, and ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of related experience, and strong PCB design skills. The position offers opportunities for working in a dynamic environment with complex design requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in electrical engineering or similar roles.
• Ability to create technical proposals based on requirements.
• Self-motivated with complex design management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for various applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.
• Analyze and interpret data to support manufacturing processes.

Skills

PCB design tools Cadence Allegro 16.x & 17.x

High-density PCB design

Knowledge of board and trace constraints

Strong understanding of PCB & PCBA manufacturing processes

Familiarity with EMC & EMI layout requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Valor Trilogy 5000/NPI

Job description

Req ID: 130987

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Austin

General Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer works with cross‑functional teams, including designers, customers, manufacturing engineering, and project leadership, to ensure robust and high‑quality product development. The role enhances designs with feedback from manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design, and simulations, providing support throughout the manufacturing of the systems they design.

The Senior Electrical Engineer (Electrical) develops new electrical systems and circuits for various applications, researches system ideas, and captures them in schematics and specifications. The engineer tests, simulates, validates, and qualifies each system, making adjustments as needed.

Detailed Description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement technical solutions in two or more technical areas, leading smaller projects and coordinating with other engineers.
• Review and interpret customer documentation, conduct research, analysis, and experiments with minimal direction from senior staff.
• Create technical proposals (solutions and timelines) based on requirements.
• Research system ideas and draw up plans for these systems.
• Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs.
• Create designs in line with Celestica’s procedures, regulations and customer standards.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations.
• Solve complex problems.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
• Recommend system modifications.

Electrical Tasks

• Create schematics, bills of material, diagrams, and drawings.
• Analyze and interpret data and information.
• Generate reports and documentation.
• Provide support during the manufacturing process.
• Finalize designs and send prints to the production department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Engineering foundation competencies.
• PCB design tools Cadence Allegro 16.x & 17.x; experience on Valor Trilogy 5000/NPI is preferred.
• High‑density PCB design up to 28 layers; familiarity with high‑speed layout requirements.
• Knowledge of board and trace constraints.
• Strong understanding of PCB & PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of industry and quality standards; IPC standards preference.
• Knowledge of IT platforms and database design.
• Familiarity with EMC & EMI layout requirements.
• Ability to summarize layout experience from customer requirements.
• Self‑motivated and capable of completing assignments in a dynamic environment with aggressive schedules and complex design requirements.

Physical Demands

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

Typical Experience

• 3+ years of related experience; experience in similar job roles.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E‑Verify employer.