Sr. Manager DFT, Test Engineering

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of Test Manufacturing Engineering to lead the architecture, development, and deployment of automated test solutions across manufacturing stages for high‑performance compute platforms.

You will drive test content, fixtures, interfaces, and diagnostics, collaborate with tier‑1 silicon vendors, and optimize yield with SPC/GR&R, aiming to maximize defect coverage and throughputs in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of hardware test development or related experience.
• Experience with test automation in Python/C++/LabVIEW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy automated test solutions for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with silicon vendors to implement BIST and JTAG diagnostics.
• Develop scalable test code using Python/C++/LabVIEW to control instruments.
• Design bed-of-nails fixtures and switching matrices for ICT/FCT/SLT.
• Validate coverage matrices to link diagnostics to product escapes.
• Perform Gauge R&R studies and SPC for yield optimization.
• Provide rapid failure analysis across prototypes.

Skills

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

Linux shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Boundary scan tools

High-speed BERTs

Job description

Date: Aug 27, 2026

11 - Senior Manager, Test Manufacturing Engineering

Summary

The Test Development Engineer is responsible for architecting, coding, and deploying advanced hardware and software test solutions across all manufacturing stages of high-performance compute infrastructure. This role focuses on maximizing fault coverage and yield throughput by designing customized functional test (FCT) code, configuring automated test equipment (ATE) fixtures, integrating high-speed JTAG/Boundary Scan diagnostics, and working with tier-1 silicon architects to execute comprehensive test validation routines.

Detailed Description

DFT Optimization: Analyze circuit schematics and layout files to ensure adequate physical test point allocation, maximizing structural test access metrics before design release.

Silicon Diagnostic Hookup: Collaborate with tier-1 chip vendors (e.g., Nvidia, Broadcom, Marvell) to implement and exercise built-in self-test (BIST), custom firmware loops, and JTAG boundaries.

2. Test Hardware & Software Solution Development

Automated Software Architecture: Develop, debug, and maintain scalable automated test code scripts using Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW to control instruments and extract diagnostics.

Fixture & Interface Design: Specify, debug, and qualify hardware test interfaces, bed-of-nails fixtures, loopback cards, and switching matrices for ICT, FCT, and System-Level Test (SLT).

Coverage Metric Validation: Map and maintain comprehensive test coverage matrices, linking structural diagnostic coverage to systemic product escape mitigations.

3. Production Tuning & Analytics

Yield & GR&R Optimization: Perform Gauge R&R studies, stability analysis, and statistical limit tuning (SPC) to eradicate false-failures and optimize overall test sequence cycle times.

Debug & Failure Analytics: Provide rapid deep-dive diagnostic support for initial prototype failures, cross-referencing diagnostic log outputs with SMT and box build history to identify systemic defects.

#HPS-NA

Software Fluency: Strong proficiency coding in Python, C/C++, Linux shell scripting, or LabVIEW within test automation environments.

Hardware Fluency: Expertise operating oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, high-speed BERTs, and boundary scan tools (e.g., JTAG Provision, Corelis). Deep understanding of ICT/FCT/SLT platforms.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of this position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space, climbing, using equipment, handling lightweight materials, etc.
• Duties of this position require periodic heavy manual effort and considerable exertion including lifting objects over 20 pounds, requiring straining, pulling and lifting.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• May require occasional travel.

Typical Experience

3+ years of experience in hardware test development, manufacturing test software execution, or diagnostic code engineering

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field.

• 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 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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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