Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Req ID: 137959

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Thailand

State/Province: Chonburi

City: Laem Chabang

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering

Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering

SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-DSE

Job Level: Level 08

IC/MGR: Individual Contributor

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Celestica is seeking a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to serve as a technical authority in system architecture and advanced digital design for cutting-edge, next-generation products. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership, driving innovation from early concept through production. You will define scalable architectures, guide global teams, and enable breakthrough solutions across emerging technologies and future platforms.

Detailed Description

Responsibilities

System Architecture & Innovation

• Define end-to-end FPGA and digital system architectures for advanced and future-focused products
• Drive innovation in next-generation hardware platforms and technologies
• Establish scalable and reusable architectures across evolving product lines
• Evaluate emerging technologies and translate them into practical system designs

Project Leadership

• Lead full lifecycle development projects, from concept, prototyping, to production
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams (hardware, software, validation)
• Set technical direction, timelines, and ensure high-quality delivery
• Mentor engineers and elevate overall engineering standards and capability

Design & Development

• Lead development of complex FPGA designs using Verilog/VHDL
• Define best practices in RTL design, modular architecture, and performance optimization
• Guide high-level modeling and architectural exploration using Python or C/C++

System Integration

• Act as the primary technical liaison between hardware and software domains
• Ensure seamless integration of FPGA subsystems into complete system solutions
• Define system interfaces, data flows, and integration strategies

Verification & Bring-Up

• Oversee system bring-up, validation, and debugging
• Establish robust verification methodologies and best practices
• Resolve complex system-level issues in collaboration with validation teams

Technical Problem Solving

• Lead resolution of critical architectural and design challenges
• Perform root-cause analysis across multi-layer systems
• Ensure long-term scalability, performance, and reliability

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of direct industry experience in FPGA design
• Additional Experience (Plus)
• Experience in health technology, medical devices, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, or SERDES
• Background in data-intensive or real-time processing systems (e.g., imaging, instrumentation)
• Expert-level proficiency in Verilog/VHDL and FPGA design methodologies
• Strong experience in system architecture and hardware/software co-design
• Proficiency in Python or C/C++ for modeling and simulation
• Deep understanding of:
• Digital logic design
• Electronic circuits and schematics
• Hardware debugging and diagnostic tools
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects end-to-end
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing senior technical stakeholders
• Fluent in English - both writing and speaking

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.

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.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

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.

Today, 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.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.