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These roles offer hands‑on opportunities to innovate across IBM’s high‑performance systems portfolio — shaping the technologies that define what’s next.\n\nYour role and responsibilities\nAs part of IBM’s hardware development organization, you will design, prototype, and validate next-generation compute systems by integrating expertise across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and materials engineering.\n\nYour work may include:\n\nDeveloping and optimizing mechanical, thermal, and electrical components using CAD and EDA tools.\n\nBuilding and testing hardware prototypes, performing debug, failure analysis, and driving reliability and serviceability improvements.\n\nModeling system-level thermal and mechanical performance to enhance cooling, manufacturability, and efficiency.\n\nCreating and using automation, firmware, and data analysis tools for hardware validation and test.\n\nApplying design‑of‑experiments (DOE) methods to evaluate and improve processes, materials, and hardware designs.\n\nSupporting process and materials development, manufacturing readiness, and equipment IT integration within R&D environments.\n\nYou will have opportunities to work in areas such as:\n\nPhysical and logic design\n\nThermal and mechanical modeling\n\nFirmware and embedded systems\n\nOptics, photonics, and high‑speed interconnects\n\nAdvanced materials, composites, and process development\n\nRequired technical and professional expertise\n\nB.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Materials, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.\n\nExperience with design of experiments (DOE) and/or project management.\n\nExperience or strong interest in process development, materials development, or equipment IT support.\n\nHands‑on experience with hardware design, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Allegro, Cadence), or modeling/simulation environments.\n\nProficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, C/C++, Bash).\n\nStrong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and data‑driven problem solving.\n\nPreferred technical and professional experience\n\nLab‑based development or validation work skills.\n\nAdvanced technical degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant disciplines.\n\nExperience leading project teams or cross‑functional technical initiatives.\n\nProficiency with SolidWorks and/or finite element modeling (FEM) tools.\n\nExperience with firmware architecture, testing, and automation.\n\nBackground in thermal modeling (6Sigma, FEM), signal processing, or hardware reliability.\n\nFamiliarity with optical systems, including fiber optics, photonics, and transceiver design.\n\nIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. 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