Principal, Hardware Engineer at Celestica International LP | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Principal, Hardware Engineer at Celestica International LP

Principal, Hardware Engineer

Celestica International LP · Austin, TX, US

2 days ago

Principal, Hardware Engineer

Celestica International LP · Austin, TX, US

2 days ago
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About the Role

The Principal, Hardware Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex x86-based systems. You will drive the architecture and design of high-performance CPU platforms, ensuring robust product delivery from initial concept through to volume manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in architecture and board-level design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of x86-based server/storage solutions, including detailed schematic capture and system specifications.
  • Drive the design of complex systems, including board-level design, component selection, and signal integrity analysis.
  • Oversee the bring-up, debugging, and validation (DVT) of complex hardware platforms, collaborating across cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in CPU design and integration.
  • Liaise with internal engineering teams, manufacturing partners, and vendors to ensure designs meet customer performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
  • Ensure all designs align with Celestica's internal procedures, industry regulations, and customer standards.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience (15+ years preferred) in hardware design for Compute, Storage, or Network products.
  • Proven track record in high-speed, high-density x86 design and integration; deep understanding of discrete CPU solder-down requirements.
  • Skilled in schematic capture, PCB layout constraints, and modern high-speed interface design (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, SERDES).
  • Strong background in system validation, back-end debug, and design validation testing (DVT).
  • Exceptional organizational, planning, and program management skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in hardware design and technical leadership.

Skills

  • x86-based systems design
  • High-performance CPU platform architecture
  • Board-level design
  • Schematic capture
  • System specifications
  • Component selection
  • Signal integrity analysis
  • System integration
  • Hardware bring-up
  • Debugging
  • Validation (DVT)
  • CPU design and integration
  • PCB layout constraints
  • High-speed interface design (PCIe Gen5/6, DDR5, SERDES)
  • System validation
  • Back-end debug
  • Organizational skills
  • Planning skills
  • Program management skills
  • Technical communication

Location

  • Austin, Texas, USA

Work Type

  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Principal
  • 15+ years preferred
  • 12+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Consideration of equivalent work experience

About the Company

  • Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands through a customer-centric approach, partnering with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to solve complex challenges.
  • As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica offers global expertise at every stage of product development, from concept to production and after-market services.
  • Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica has teams in 40+ locations across 13 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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.