Lead Engineer, Hardware Test

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lead Engineer, Hardware Test to join our hardware validation team. In this role, you will be the bridge between design and production, ensuring our hardware is robust, compliant, and ready for the real world. You’ll work closely with senior engineers to execute complex test plans, debug hardware prototypes, and analyze signal performance.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Board Bring-Up & Validation: Assist in the initial power-on and functional verification of new PCB assemblies (PCBAs).

• Signal Integrity (SI) Testing: Conduct physical layer measurements (jitter, crosstalk, eye diagrams) on high-speed interfaces like PCIe, USB, and DDR.

• Power Testing: Perform DC-DC converter characterization, including efficiency measurements, load transients, and power sequencing validation.

• Electrical Characterization: Utilize lab equipment to verify electrical specifications and ensure designs meet internal and industry standards.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Document test results, identify failures, and work with the design team to root-cause hardware bugs.

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Hands-on Lab Experience: Proficiency with standard test equipment, including:

• Digital Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth)

• Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

• Programmable Power Supplies and Electronic Loads

• Scripting experience in a terminal environment

• Spectrum Analyzers or VNAs (a plus)

• Technical Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Signal Integrity concepts (impedance matching, reflections, transmission line theory).

• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics and PCB layouts.

• Basic soldering skills for rework and attaching test probes.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.

Typical Experience

• 3+ years of experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Work with some of the brightest minds in the industry to solve technical challenges with our customers. Our global team of more than 3,000 engineers works across electrical, mechanical, software, design disciplines and many more. Leading brands in enterprise computing, wired and wireless communications, industrial, mechanical, aerospace and consumer markets partner with us to build their products. We help them manage the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through manufacturing, delivery and aftermarket support. Which means you’ll have unlimited opportunities to work with new technologies across different industries, and grow your career in any direction you choose, Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.