Lead FPGA Design Engineer at Celestica in Laem Chabang

Job description

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 a