Entry Level Compliance EMC HW Developer - Rochester, MN - 2027

IBM; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

IBM Rochester is seeking an Entry Level Compliance EMC HW Developer to join the Hardware Compliance team. You will work in the EMC lab, supporting test setups and documentation for regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, understanding EMC/EMI standards, and collaboration with senior engineers to learn and contribute from day one.

Qualifications

• Hands-On hardware experience with physical electronic hardware, wiring, and lab equipment.
• Working knowledge of circuit analysis, electromagnetics, and electronic systems.
• Ability to configure and administer computer systems and lab instrumentation.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed technical and regulatory documents.
• Strictly follow established procedures, test protocols, and safety guidelines in a hardware lab.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and support hardware test configurations in the EMC compliance lab.
• Assist in emissions and immunity test procedures per FCC Part 15, CISPR 32, IEC 61000 standards.
• Read and apply international EMC and safety standards; flag ambiguities to senior engineers.
• Configure and administer test systems, lab computers, and instrumentation software.
• Document test results and maintain lab notebooks and compliance checklists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, mechanical, and systems teams to improve deliverables.

Skills

Hardware expertise

Electrical basics

IT administration

Regulatory docs

Procedural discipline

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Every IBMer has a story. For many, it started as soon as they graduated college.

At IBM Infrastructure, we design and build the world's most advanced enterprise hardware — systems trusted by the world's most demanding clients to run their most critical workloads. From IBM Z mainframes to Power Systems, our hardware defines what is possible in reliability, performance, and security.

As an IBM Infrastructure new hire, you won't just continue learning — you'll contribute. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced hardware engineers on real systems undergoing real compliance testing, helping ensure that IBM products meet the rigorous electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and regulatory standards required for global markets. You'll be challenged, supported, and inspired — often all in the same day — in a culture built on continuous learning, mentorship, and coaching.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hardware Developer — EMC Engineer to join our Hardware Compliance team within IBM Infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who is passionate about electrical engineering, regulatory compliance, and hardware systems.

You will work directly with senior hardware compliance engineers, applying your electrical engineering knowledge to support EMC and regulatory testing activities on IBM enterprise hardware. You will be expected to follow established procedures precisely, engage actively in lab environments, and contribute to high-quality technical documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Hands-On Hardware Lab Work: Set up, operate, and support hardware test configurations in the EMC compliance lab, handling physical systems, cables, instrumentation, and test fixtures under engineer supervision.
• EMC/EMI Compliance Testing Support: Assist in executing emissions and immunity test procedures in accordance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., FCC Part 15, CISPR 32, IEC 61000 series), following all steps precisely as written.
• Regulatory Document Interpretation: Read, review, and apply requirements from international EMC and safety regulatory standards; flag ambiguities or procedural gaps to senior engineers for resolution.
• IT Administration Support: Assist with configuration and administration of test systems, lab computers, and instrumentation software required to execute and record compliance test results.
• Technical Documentation: Author and maintain accurate test records, test reports, compliance checklists, and lab notebooks in support of regulatory submissions and internal quality standards.
• Collaborative Engineering Participation: Work collaboratively with cross-functional hardware, mechanical, and systems assurance teams; actively develop new skills and apply them to improve deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers.

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Hands-On Hardware Experience: Demonstrated ability to work directly with physical electronic hardware, including wiring, benchtop instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators), and hardware assembly or configuration.
• Electrical Engineering Fundamentals: Working knowledge of circuit analysis, electromagnetic theory, and electronic systems as gained through formal coursework or project work.
• IT Administration Skills: Ability to configure and administer computer systems, manage files and software tools, and support instrumentation interfaces in a lab or engineering environment.
• Regulatory Document Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed technical and regulatory documents, standards, or procedural specifications with a high degree of accuracy.
• Procedural Discipline: Proven ability and personal commitment to strictly following established procedures, test protocols, and safety guidelines — particularly in a hardware lab or regulated engineering environment.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with EMC/EMI concepts and international compliance standards such as FCC Part 15, CISPR 32, IEC 61000, or CE marking requirements.
• Exposure to Python scripting or other programming languages for test automation or data analysis in an engineering context.
• Experience with signal integrity or power integrity analysis tools or concepts.
• Prior lab experience gained through academic coursework, co-op programs, research positions, or personal projects involving hardware build, test, or debug activities.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future.Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfoliodesigned for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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Job Title

Entry Level Compliance EMC HW Developer - Rochester, MN - 2027

Date posted

06-Oct-2026

Job ID

131991

City / Township / Village

ROCHESTER

State / Province

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

98,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

147,000.00

Position type

Entry Level

No Travel

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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