AI Hardware and Rack Integration Engineer

Summary

Celestica HPS design team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Rack Level Integration Engineer. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the comprehensive validation and integration of all components within an advanced AI compute racks. This includes overseeing the qualification and seamless integration of diverse components such as servers, accelerators, networking switches, power shelves, and cooling solutions, ensuring they function cohesively and optimally within the rack environment.

Candidates from Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA will be considered.

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.
• Component Integration:  Integrate all hardware and software elements within the AI compute rack, ensuring compatibility, connectivity, and optimal performance.
• System Setup and Qualification: Rigorously set up, test, and qualify complete rack solutions to guarantee they meet or exceed stringent performance, reliability, and efficiency standards.
• Power Distribution Management: Integrate and configure smart PDUs (Power Distribution Units) to efficiently manage power distribution within the rack. Ensure seamless compatibility with rack-level power management functions and overall system optimization.
• Rack-Level Management: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of and proficiency in rack-level management functions, including real-time monitoring, control, and automation of critical rack components.
• Hands-On Racking and Stacking: Execute hands-on lab racking and stacking procedures, including the assembly and setup of intricate, high-touch rack configurations. Ensure meticulous installation and integration of all components.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain thorough and detailed documentation for all rack-level integrations. This includes documenting installation procedures, test plans, testing results, performance metrics, and any issues identified during the testing process.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely and collaboratively with a diverse range of cross-functional teams, including design engineers, program managers, customers, and vendors. The goal is to ensure seamless integration, optimal operation, and the successful delivery of cutting-edge rack-level solutions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in rack-level integration is mandatory. This experience should include working with servers, accelerators, switches, CDU (Cooling Distribution Unit) systems, and high-power shelves.
• Possess and maintain a deep understanding of AI compute rack configurations and the functionality of all integrated components.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with lab racking and stacking, as well as setting up complex, high-touch rack configurations.
• A strong understanding of rack-level management functions and integration best practices is essential.
• Proficiency in Linux is required.
• Proven experience in testing and qualifying rack-level solutions to ensure they meet or exceed performance and reliability benchmarks.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail are critical for success in this role. 
• Strong knowledge of scripting languages - Python

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office and Data center 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

• 7 to 10 years of related experience;Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

BSc degree or higher in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

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.