Poughkeepsie Hiring Mainframe Verification Tester Apprentice

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, teams design and operate the systems that keep the world running, from high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. The focus is on the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries rely on every day.

As a Mainframe System Verification Tester Apprentice, you will work in IBM Z Engineering System Test, helping deliver Z mainframes that lead in Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability. Engineering Systems Test is the final stage of IBM Z server product development, where design, architecture, and code are validated and qualified.

You will use current tools and technologies to support IBM processors, storage, and other semiconductor hardware. Working with experienced engineers, technicians, and mentors in a laboratory or test floor setting, you will help create and run test or physical characterization plans that assess electrical performance against design and functional requirements.

Where applicable, you will learn system analysis, defect identification and repair, and lab safety procedures for preparing samples for chemical, optical, or electrical characterization. You will also be trained on tools used to test, manipulate, and inspect product chips, and you will help interpret and consolidate the data with engineers.

What is an Apprenticeship?

The IBM Apprenticeship Program is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Graduates receive a nationally recognized credential from the DOL.

You will complete required learning hours and on-the-job training to build the skills needed for the role. Most apprentices finish their learning within 12 months. After graduating and receiving your certificate, you will be eligible to apply for available full-time roles at IBM.

What the apprenticeship looks like

You will start with a local cohort of apprentices, covering your first few weeks on IBM and the skills you will build. You will then progress through a personal skills roadmap with your managers and mentors, applying new knowledge through hands-on work with project teams.

After initial training (about 6 months), you may be asked to work an alternate shift (e.g. 2:30-11:00 pm) for about 6 months. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance is not available.