Senior Test Readiness Lead | HW/SW Program Management & DFT

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Sr Staff Engineer to own end-to-end test architecture, strategy, and execution for next-generation hardware products.

You will lead a team of test hardware and software engineers, aligning with Front-End/Back-End managers and the Director of Technology Roadmapping to maximize coverage and optimize throughput. The role requires 8+ years in test development within high-density hardware, along with expertise in DFT, JTAG, PCIe, Python/C++, LabVIEW, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of dedicated engineering experience in Test Development, Functional Testing architecture, ATE hardware infrastructure, or NPI Test leadership.
• Experience deploying complex test vectors for high-speed digital systems and working with tier-1 silicon providers (Nvidia, Broadcom, Marvell).

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and mentor a team of Test Hardware and Software Engineers.
• Define test engineering metrics, KPIs, and deliverables; conduct performance evaluations.
• Plan and manage engineering bandwidth, test equipment budgets, and lab infrastructure across concurrent NPI initiatives.
• Drive DFT/DFx reviews during early schematic and board layout stages.
• Collaborate with silicon partners to embed BIST, high-speed JTAG, and diagnostic hooks.
• Formulate unified test specifications with coverage matrices and test point allocations.
• Oversee ICT, FCT, SLT, and ESS/Burn-in solutions; drive yield optimization via data analytics.
• Provide hands-on guidance for initial test vehicle bring-up and fixture qualification.

Skills

DFT methodologies

JTAG Boundary Scan

PCIe Gen5/6 SerDes

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

SPC/Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS

Job description

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Sr Staff Engineer to own end-to-end test architecture, strategy, and execution for next-generation hardware products.

You will lead a team of test hardware and software engineers, aligning with Front-End/Back-End managers and the Director of Technology Roadmapping to maximize coverage and optimize throughput. The role requires 8+ years in test development within high-density hardware, along with expertise in DFT, JTAG, PCIe, Python/C++, LabVIEW, and data analytics.