Senior Manager, Electrical Design Engineering Signal Integrity

General Overview

Job Title:  Senior Manager, Electrical Design Engineering 
Functional Area:  Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream:  Design Engineering Electrical (DEE)
Role:  Manager (SMG)
Job Code:  SMG-ENG-DEE
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

As the Senior Manager of Electrical Design Engineering (Signal Integrity), you will lead a high-performing team in developing advanced electrical systems and high-speed digital PCB designs for a variety of cutting-edge applications. You will spearhead the entire development lifecycle—from researching system concepts and capturing schematics to overseeing rigorous simulation, lab verification, and complex troubleshooting of signal integrity issues. A key collaborator and technical mentor, you will conduct critical design reviews and partner with global, cross-functional teams—including customers, manufacturing, and supply chain—to ensure products are optimized for reliability and performance. Your expertise will bridge the gap between initial specifications and full-scale manufacturing, transforming complex system ideas into robust, high-quality hardware solutions.

Detailed Description

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

• Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for complex projects, involving multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
• Global SME with comprehensive knowledge and industry recognition. Provides technical leadership and direction to a global team of engineers.
• Takes responsibility for non-technical elements of an engineering project (people, financials etc.)
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications and may act as primary customer contact.
• Analyze trade-offs in complex systems and recommend solutions. Develop deployment strategies and plans.
• Lead the deployment of strategic technologies/programs and coordinate global deployment efforts.
• 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, minutes and updates
• Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Expert in PCB design fundamentals, including single-ended and differential signals.
• Proficient in managing signal integrity challenges such as signal loss, impedance control, and crosstalk (near-end and far-end).
• Extensive experience with single-ended and differential signaling up to 50Gbps.
• Skilled in working with component models (Touchstone files) and cascading them to create comprehensive system models for simulation.
• Experienced in simulating digital interfaces (FPGA to DRAM, SERDES) and analog paths (PCB, connector, cable from signal driver to DUT).
• Proficient with 2D and 3D simulation tools (e.g., ADS, ANSYS HFSS, Sigrity).
• Capable of electrical length calculations for signal matching.
• Familiar with interpreting signals in both frequency (S-parameter) and time domains to assess suitability for applications.
• Highly proficient in generating and interpreting data-eye diagrams up to 50Gbps for NRZ and PAM4.
• Proficient with Allegro or similar layout tools and schematics.
• Expertise in PCB stack-up design, considering fabrication limitations and cost trade-offs.
• Experience with high-frequency board materials.
• Significant experience in measuring signal performance in the lab, including TDR and VNA measurements.
• Able to develop test fixtures, from custom test boards to ad hoc probing solutions for troubleshooting.
• Expert in balancing cost vs. performance tradeoffs in signal path design.
• Experience with flex circuit design for high-speed signaling.

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 Hardware Design and Signal Integrity Experience
• 4+ years of managerial/leadership Experience
• Highly self-motivated with a strong multidisciplinary background 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Successful track record bringing products to market

Typical Education

• Bachelor degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics 
• Preferred Degree but not required: Masters Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Physics 
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

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.