Hardware Test Engineer Intern

Job Description

As a Hardware Test Engineer intern at IBM, you will work on the systems that are driving the future of computing. Join our team of creators, the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and put their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platform in today's market.

IBM has openings for Hardware Test Engineer interns in our Z Engineering System Test organization to test and provide customer support for hardware and firmware that make up our industry-leading IBM products. We are an elite team of engineering professionals that pioneer innovations for the cutting-edge microprocessors and hardware used in IBM Z Systems.

Test Engineers participate in various aspects of the test and support process, including but not limited to:

• Assist in the testing of mainframe hardware components including processors, memory modules, and I/O systems
• Collaborate with firmware and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
• Help diagnose and resolve hardware issues through testing, debugging, and failure analysis
• Support lab testing efforts, including hardware bring-up, functional verification, and environmental testing
• Contribute to technical documentation for procedures and test results

Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated test and communication skills. Fundamental education in hardware, software, or testing is required. Strong communication skills and a passion to pursue a career path in engineering are essential. Candidates should be growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.

Preferred skills include Python coding and scripting, familiarity with mechanical engineering principles, basic understanding of firmware engineering concepts, and exposure to electrical engineering principles.