Principal, Design Engineering - Signal Integrity

Principal, Design Engineering
Req ID: 127721
Band: 12
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: California
City: San Jose

Summary

The Signal Integrity Engineer will play a critical role in the planning of digital PCB designs, simulation, lab verification, and troubleshooting signal integrity issues on completed designs. They will also be expected to help with design review of critical PCBs for signal integrity concerns. Good communications skills and ability to work with global teams is required.
The incumbent develops new electrical systems/circuits for various applications. Research system ideas and draw up plans for these systems, and capture them in schematics and system specifications. Test, simulate, validate and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical systems they have designed.
This role works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

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

• Lead Technical Solutions: Design, develop, and implement complex technical solutions, contributing to project planning and scheduling.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide and direct engineering teams, potentially serving as a recognized expert.
• Manage Project Elements: Oversee non-technical aspects of engineering projects, including personnel and finances.
• Interpret Requirements & Customer Interface: Review customer requirements and specifications, potentially acting as the primary customer contact.
• Analyze & Recommend Solutions: Evaluate trade-offs to recommend optimal solutions and develop deployment strategies.
• Lead Strategic Programs: Direct the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment initiatives.
• Manage Vendor Relationships: Potentially manage relationships with key vendors and partners.
• Design & Implement Systems: Design, modify, and implement systems to fulfill customer and Celestica requirements, creating schematics, BOMs, diagrams, and drawings.
• Test & Troubleshoot: Conduct testing, simulation, and measurement to assess system performance, including troubleshooting.
• Stay Current: Remain up-to-date with industry knowledge and the latest trends..
• Solve Complex Problems: Address and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Act as a liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Analyze Data: Analyze and interpret data and information.
• Recommend System Modifications: Propose modifications to existing systems.
• Create Documentation: Generate reports, meeting minutes, and updates

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

• 10+ years of related experince; Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electromagnetic theory. Master's degree preferred.

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.
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