Staff Engineer, Program/Project Mgmt

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking a Staff Test Readiness Lead to own end-to-end testing architecture, strategy, and execution for next-generation products and infrastructure.

You will lead a high-performing team of test hardware and software engineers, coordinating with Front-End and Back-End leaders to maximize test coverage and throughput. The role requires six to twelve years of experience in test engineering with strong debugging skills and the ability to articulate coverage with designers and site

Qualifications

• Six to twelve years in test engineering across structural and functional test, with real debug experience on early builds.
• Able to discuss coverage with a designer and yield with a site manager.
• Rack-level or tray-level specialization depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Design and software engineering
• Site test engineering and the on-site test SMEs
• DFx CoE for testability
• PMO for fixtures and equipment suppliers
• Issue the MTRS with coverage targets per insertion
• Agree reduced-scope EVT test with design and report coverage at EVT exit
• Sign the Test Readiness Review before Build Authorization
• Own test limits and guardband with the design authority
• Own golden unit designation and monitoring of diagnostics
• Drive early-build debugging to root cause and attribution at 8D closure
• Verify station correlation, Gage R&R and data capture before the build
• Track NPI-phase DPPM and test time against budget
• Feed test escapes into the DFT rule set

Skills

Test engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement equipment

Job description

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Date: Sep 25, 2026

Summary

As the Staff Test Readiness Lead for HPS Test Engineering, you will own the end-to-end testing architecture, strategy, and execution for next-generation or products and infrastructure. This position bridges the gap between top-tier silicon designers, internal hardware/software teams, and volume manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for leading a high-performing team of test hardware and software engineers to develop comprehensive test solutions (ICT, FCT, SLT, BI and Boundary Scan). You will maintain critical cross-functional alignment with the Front-End Senior Manager, Back-End Senior Manager, and Director of Technology Roadmapping to maximize test coverage, minimize escape metrics, and optimize manufacturing throughput and first-pass yield.

Detailed Description

• design and software engineering
• site test engineering and the on-site test SMEs
• DFx CoE for testability
• PMO · fixture and equipment suppliers

• Issue the MTRS with structural and functional coverage targets per insertion, before test development starts.
• Agree the reduced-scope EVT test with design, software and the site, and report measured coverage and first pass yield at EVT exit.
• Sign the Test Readiness Review before the Build Authorisation is issued.
• Own test limits and guardband method with the design authority, and control the limit file against station-level edits.
• Own golden unit designation and control, and the manufacturing diagnostics and provisioning package with Software.
• Drive early-build debug to root cause within the agreed turnaround, and agree failure attribution at 8D closure.
• Verify station correlation, Gage R&R and parametric data capture before the build.
• Track NPI-phase DPPM, first pass yield and test time against budget for the programme.
• Feed test escapes and coverage gaps back into the DFT rule set.

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

Six to twelve years in test engineering across structural and functional test, with real debug experience on early builds. Able to discuss coverage with a designer and yield with a site manager. Rack-level or tray-level specialisation depending on assignment.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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 EEO guidelines.

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.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.

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