Celestica Plans to Hire More Than 2,100 New Employees in Malaysia to Support AI Infrastructure Growth
TLDR
- Celestica Inc. announced plans to hire more than 2,100 new employees in Malaysia to support AI infrastructure growth
- The new roles span production engineers, design engineers and cross-functional positions including finance, HR, IT and supply chain
- Malaysia is home to nine Celestica facilities across Kedah, Penang and Johor, with over two million square feet of operational space
- The company has operated in Malaysia since 1985 and currently employs more than 6,000 people nationwide
- Celestica Malaysia recently received Great Place To Work certification, reinforcing its position as an employer of choice
Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS, NYSE: CLS), a global leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for data centre infrastructure and advanced technology, has announced plans to hire more than 2,100 new employees in Malaysia. The expansion will support the company’s growing AI infrastructure and cloud computing business, with roles spanning production engineers, design engineers and a wide range of cross-functional positions.
The hiring push reflects the growing demand for AI infrastructure and cloud computing capacity globally, with Malaysia playing a strategic role in Celestica’s international footprint. The country serves as a key engineering, manufacturing and technology hub for the company, with operations supporting hyperscalers, enterprises, telecommunications providers, aerospace, industrial, HealthTech and capital equipment customers across multiple markets.
Nine Facilities, Two Million Square Feet, Six Thousand Employees
Celestica has operated in Malaysia since 1985 and runs nine facilities across Kedah, Penang and Johor. The company’s Malaysian operations span more than two million square feet of manufacturing, design and global business operations space, with a current workforce of over 6,000 people. The expansion will scale this footprint further as the company invests in advanced manufacturing capabilities and engineering talent acquisition to support growing AI infrastructure demand.
“Our success is built on the talent and expertise of our employees. We are looking for people who are passionate about innovation, engineering excellence and solving complex challenges,” said Christina Ong, Senior Director of Human Resources Business Partner and Talent Acquisition at Celestica Malaysia. “Whether experienced professionals or those just starting their careers, we offer opportunities to work on globally impactful technology projects.”
Management Trainee Programme and Talent Development
Beyond the immediate hiring push, Celestica is investing in long-term talent development through its two-year Management Trainee Programme, which recruits university graduates and final-year students from across Malaysia. The programme provides hands-on work experience, professional capability training and mentorship opportunities, designed to nurture the next generation of engineering, technology and business leaders. Celestica’s commitment to local talent development aligns with the country’s broader ambition to transition toward a high-value, knowledge-based economy.
Recognition as a Top Employer
Celestica Malaysia was recently certified as a Great Place To Work, a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviours. The certification reinforces Celestica’s position as an employer of choice in Malaysia’s competitive technology and manufacturing sector, and signals the company’s commitment to building a supportive work environment for both new and existing employees.
Our Take
Celestica’s 2,100-position expansion is a meaningful signal for Malaysia’s high-tech manufacturing sector. AI infrastructure demand is showing no signs of slowing, and the country’s mature electronics manufacturing ecosystem makes it a natural beneficiary of the data centre build-out cycle. For Malaysian engineers, the timing is favourable: companies that compete for AI infrastructure talent are increasingly willing to pay premium salaries and offer structured career paths.
The Management Trainee Programme is particularly noteworthy. As Celestica competes for engineering talent against the likes of Intel, AMD, Broadcom and a growing roster of AI-native companies, the structured two-year programme with mentorship and rotation opportunities is a more attractive proposition than a generic graduate hire. For Malaysian universities, the expansion will translate into deeper industry partnerships and more applied research opportunities, particularly in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering disciplines.
