Celestica · 1 day ago
Staff Hardware Design Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expCelestica is seeking a Staff Engineer, PCB Technology Expert who will lead and support the design, fabrication, and assembly of advanced printed circuit boards. This role involves deep technical expertise in PCB materials and processes, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure high-performance PCB solutions.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Serve as the subject-matter expert for PCB technology , materials, fabrication, and assembly processes
Define PCB design standards, best practices, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM/DFA/DFR) guidelines
Review and approve complex PCB designs, stack-ups, and fabrication drawings
Develop and optimize multilayer PCB stack-ups (HDI, rigid, flex, rigid-flex)
Analyze and mitigate signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal issues
Select appropriate materials (FR-4, high-speed laminates, polyimide, etc.)
Support high-speed, high-power PCB designs
Collaborate with PCB fabricators and assemblers to ensure manufacturability and yield
Resolve fabrication and assembly issues (via-in-pad, microvias, delamination, warpage, defects)
Evaluate and qualify new PCB technologies, processes, and suppliers
Support cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization initiatives
Drive PCB reliability testing (thermal cycling, vibration, humidity, CAF, solder joint reliability)
Ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC, UL, RoHS, REACH)
Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Support product development, NPI, and sustaining engineering teams
Provide technical input during design reviews and program milestones
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge of PCB materials and laminate systems
Expert knowledge of HDI, microvias, blind/buried vias
Expert knowledge of signal & power integrity principles
Expert knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes
Familiarity with PCB CAD tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro etc.)
Strong understanding of IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Ability to influence technical decisions across teams
Mentorship and leadership mindset
8+ years of hands-on experience in PCB design, fabrication, or advanced electronics manufacturing
Proven experience with complex, high-layer-count or high-speed PCBs
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Preferred
Experience with high-reliability electronics
Knowledge of advanced packaging or embedded component PCBs
Experience working directly with global PCB manufacturers
Company
Celestica
Celestica is a manufacturing firm that provides design, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions to a multitude of industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.47B2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $657.67M
2023-06-05Post Ipo Secondary· $148.8M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $660.4M
Leadership Team
Robert Mionis
President and CEO
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