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# Lead Engineer, Hardware Test

- **Company:** Celestica, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, PCI Express, Signal Integrity, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/lead-engineer-hardware-test-san-jose-ca-usa-58854246

## About the Role

Experteer Overview In this role you will bridge design and production to ensure hardware is robust, compliant, and production-ready. You will work with senior engineers to execute complex test plans, debug prototypes, and analyze signal performance. You'll lead board bring-up, SI and power testing, and electrical characterization, documenting results and driving root-cause investigations. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with meaningful impact on product quality and reliability. Compensation / Benefits * Board bring-up and validation of new PCB assemblies * Signal integrity testing of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, DDR) * Power testing and characterization of DC-DC converters * Electrical characterization and verification against standards * Data analysis, reporting and root-cause collaboration with design team Tasks * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (DSO, DMM, programmable power supplies,
electronic loads) * Scripting in a terminal environment * Foundational signal integrity knowledge * Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts * Basic soldering skills Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will bridge design and production to ensure hardware is robust, compliant, and production-ready. You will work with senior engineers to execute complex test plans, debug prototypes, and analyze signal performance. You'll lead board bring-up, SI and power testing, and electrical characterization, documenting results and driving root-cause investigations. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with meaningful impact on product quality and reliability. Compensation / Benefits * Board bring-up and validation of new PCB assemblies * Signal integrity testing of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, DDR) * Power testing and characterization of DC-DC converters * Electrical characterization and verification against standards * Data analysis, reporting and root-cause collaboration with design team Tasks * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field * Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (DSO, DMM, programmable power supplies, electronic loads) * Scripting in a terminal environment * Foundational signal integrity knowledge * Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts * Basic soldering skills Key requirements *


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