Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical Design

Celestica•Maple Grove, MN

About The Position

The Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical Design develops new electrical systems/circuits for various products. Researches system ideas and draw up plans for these systems, capturing them in specifications and detailed designs. Plan, simulate, test, validate and qualify their designs and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical products they have designed. This engineer works in global cross-functional teams with customers, other designers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high-quality product development. The position is part of a global engineering services organization, with local leadership and integration with an expansive network of engineers. Activity will include direct onsite development and delivery, and support of project opportunities connected to the extended network of global sites. Experience with the relevant product technologies and development processes in the Aerospace and Defense segment are an important asset. Celestica’s broad customer base will also provide opportunities to lead or support test development projects for customers in other end markets such as Industrial, Smart Energy, and Healthtech. This team member is part of a global design and development engineering organization, and they will interface regularly with other local and regional teams to deliver best-in-class engineering solutions. Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions in multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling. Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers. Must be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas Review, interpret and negotiate customer requirements/specifications and provide customer feedback Lead the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts. Proactively promote industry best practices May manage relationships with key vendors/partners. Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. creation of Schematics, Bills of material, diagrams, drawings, etc. Testing, simulation and measuring (including troubleshooting) the performance of systems Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations Solve complex problems Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams. Analyze and interpret data and information Recommend modifications for systems Create reports and documentation May be a recognized expert (go to person) in one or more technical areas. Must effectively mentor junior level engineers.

Requirements

Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plan
Leadership & Mentoring - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives. Must effectively mentor more junior engineers.
Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks.
Customer Management – This is a customer facing role with high interaction expected with major customers. The ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to customer leadership and engineers is paramount.
Digital / Logic : EE-Embedded, FPGA, DSP, Static Timing, Tolerance Analysis, EE-Digital, EE-Power Point of Load supplies, EE-Battery, Signal Integrity, Schematic Modeling, Power Integrity, ESD Controls & Standards
Power: EE-Power System Design, Switching Supply, EE-Point of Load Supplies, EE-Battery, Power Integrity-CoreSim, Tolerance Analysis
PCB Layout: Signal Integrity, Schematic Modeling, Cadence, Mentor Xpedition, Mentor PADS, Altium Designer, Other Layout tools, Tolerance Analysis, Power Integrity
Schematic Design: EE-Digital, EE-Analog, Tolerance Analysis, Static Timing
Analog: EE-Analog, Tolerance Analysis, RF Design(<5Ghz), High Frequency (>20Ghz) RF Design
RF Design: Low Frequency (<5Ghz), High Frequency (>20Ghz), Signal Integrity, Tolerance Analysis
Project Quoting: Estimation, Scope of Work
Management Systems Engineering: V-Model, Architecture, Requirement Decomposition into multiple discipline focus, DFMEA, DFx, Interface Control Documentation
Standards / Regulatory Compliance: 60601 and 60950 series. 62304 & 13471 understanding a plus
EMC: System & Board level EMC success with Radiated & Conducted Immunity and Emissions, ESD. Ability to discuss various EMC topics and tradeoffs
Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
11 to 14 years

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions in multiple domains.
Participate in project planning and scheduling.
Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers.
Review, interpret and negotiate customer requirements/specifications and provide customer feedback
Lead the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
Proactively promote industry best practices
May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. E.g. creation of Schematics, Bills of material, diagrams, drawings, etc.
Testing, simulation and measuring (including troubleshooting) the performance of systems
Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
Solve complex problems
Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
Analyze and interpret data and information
Recommend modifications for systems
Create reports and documentation
Must effectively mentor junior level engineers.