Lead Engineer, Test Development - Thermal

Req ID: 137171 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City:  Richardson 

About Celestica

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re getting this information over at least one piece of hardware that we designed, developed, manufactured or service. Celestica is the brand behind the brands you love in tech. We design, develop, and manufacture leading-edge Hardware Platform Solutions in Networking, Storage, and Server solutions from general purpose to customized Cloud, AI, machine learning, Edge and 5G deployments. Across Data Centers and Enterprise deployments, we are partnered with an impressive roster of some of the world’s biggest tech companies. We work with 9 of the top 10 global internet service providers, 4 of the top 5 global storage providers, 3 of the top 5 networking OEMs, and the top 3 non-X86 server providers engineering solutions for this generation and the next.

Our customers experience firsthand the power of our people - people who share a passion for innovation, technology, collaboration, performance and quality. People who, together, make a formidable team that is not only transforming our company, but transforming the technology landscape of the future.  Celestica might not be a household name, but as you evaluate the companies, industries, cultures and teams that you are considering for your next career move, we hope that one thing will become very clear: Celestica is no ordinary company. We are change makers. Innovators. And we have an unrelenting drive to find the way for our customers.

Let’s engineer the future together.

Summary

The Lead Engineer, Hardware Test, plans and executes test of thermal and mechanical systems. Evaluating function and performance to specification of AI computing trays, racks, and related equipment.

Detailed Description

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

• Using your knowledge of heat transfer and fluid mechanics, with guidance from more senior engineers, develop and maintain a full understanding of the design and operating principles of thermal and fluid cooling systems for AI and other server racks.  
• Become familiar with and be able to operate In-Row and In-Rack Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) to pump PG25 cooling liquid to racks and trays.  
• Perform hands-on tests: Operate CDUs and change operating parameters to meet operation and test needs. Assemble liquid connections to house chilled water (primary cooling loop) and to racks (PG25 in secondary cooling loop).  Test flow, pressure, and temperatures to confirm operating parameters. Participate in monitoring and sustaining these units.     
• Interpret customer specifications and write thermal test plans.  
• With others, use cooling equipment with operating AI equipment to simulate field operation.  Evaluate cooling performance over a wide range of parameters.  
• Report the thermal and  fluids handling performance of Devices Under Test (DUTs).
• Use lab instruments and sensors to measure and record data.  
• Use test data of measured variables to calculate results for the exact performance parameters being investigated.  
• Provide support to other groups testing mechanical and electrical and performance for equipment on the test floor.  Be aware of the requirements of other groups who will run tests on equipment, and ensure thermal support such as a chilled water supply at the required flow rate and temperature.  
• Assemble test stands, select telemetry, install sensors, operate data acquisition equipment, and perform computer logging of data.  
• Learn thermal simulation software tools and be able to extract expected performance from simulation models.
• Use scripts to extract data from the DUT computer system for use as thermal test data.  
• Report the thermal capability of the design to achieve product specifications.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in labs, test floors, and in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of standing and of assembling test stands, preparing hardware for test, and perfoming liquid connections.  
• 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

• 1 to 3 years of related experienc;Experience in similar job roles

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

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.