About the Role
The Senior Manager, System Test, collaborates with cross-functional teams to rigorously test and validate rack-level, system solutions, ensuring new product release readiness. This role manages engineers responsible for System Integration Testing and Reliability, owning the test system setup, function, and validation for complex, high-end servers and hyperscale compute & network racks.
Responsibilities
- Design & Execute the comprehensive validation and integration of all components within advanced AI compute racks, ensuring hardware and software elements function cohesively and optimally.
- Lead the development and implementation of system integration test solutions and participate in project planning, scheduling, and reporting.
- Review and interpret product/system requirements/specifications and define system integration and validation plans.
- Lead the reliability analysis and validation for new products/systems and components.
- Provide technical leadership and direction to engineers, acting as a recognized expert in system integration testing and reliability analysis/testing.
- Oversee the set up and rigorously test product and system solutions to guarantee they meet or exceed stringent performance, reliability, and efficiency standards.
- Own the test system setup and function for complex, high-end servers and hyperscale compute & network racks, including applications and operating systems.
- Oversee the qualification and seamless integration of rack components such as servers, accelerators, switches, power shelves, and cooling solutions.
- Oversee the integration and configuration of smart PDUs (Power Distribution Units) to efficiently manage power distribution within the rack.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of and proficiency in rack-level management functions, including real-time monitoring, control, and automation of critical rack components.
- Oversee the hands-on lab racking and stacking procedures, including the assembly and setup of intricate, high-touch rack configurations.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of thorough and detailed documentation for setup, testing/analysis and the summarization of results.
- Own the team collaborations with a diverse range of cross functional teams, including design engineers, program managers, customers, and vendors.
- Identify & automate procedures and testing to reduce development time, increase quality and reduce errors.
- Identify and use AI tools to streamline and improve efficiency of planning, executing, analyzing & reporting.
- Oversee troubleshooting, debugging and root-cause analysis on hardware, network, and software related issues.
Requirements
- Rack-Level System Integration Expertise: 5+ years is mandatory
- Experience should include working with servers, accelerators, switches, CDU (Cooling Distribution Unit) systems, and high-power shelves.
- Understanding of AI compute rack configurations and the functionality of all integrated components.
- Possess a strong understanding of rack-level management functions and integration best practices.
- Proven experience in testing and qualifying rack-level solutions to ensure they meet or exceed performance and Reliability benchmarks.
- Proficient in the management and use of AI tools and test automation.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail is critical for success.
Skills
- Proficiency in managing teams of 8+ persons with experience in continuous improvement initiatives and establishing new processes for system test and reliability.
- Proficiency in defining test plans, creating & executing tests, and generating test reports for internal and external uses.
- Proven experience in test tools such as JIRA, Jenkin (CI/CD), and similar tools and proven success in implementing and maintaining processes for task/defect tracking and reporting.
- Experience in troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and experienced with specialized test equipment such as PCI protocol analyzers and Traffic generators (Keysight/Ixia or Spirent)
- Proficiency in project management of system integration testing. Able to manage simultaneous projects, predict workloads/execution, and deliver per plan.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Experience with stress testing utilities, stressapp, stress-ng, iperf3, FIO, memtester, etc.
- Experience in Linux with RHEL, Ubuntu and CentOS. Understanding of x86/Firmware/Linux.
- Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Perl, VBA, REST API, Shell scripting, Ansible, Terraform etc.
- Proficiency in collaborating with a cross-functional team of engineers involved in the specification, planning, design, development and test of hardware.
- System/software/firmware integration and verification experience.
Location
- Austin, Texas, USA
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 11+ years’ relevant experience
- Senior Manager
Education Level
- BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Celestica is an E-Verify employer.
