Hardware & Systems Development Intern: Prototype & Test

IBM

Rochester (MN)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 41,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

IBM Hardware and Systems engineers design and deliver the compute platforms that power the world’s most advanced AI, cloud, and enterprise technologies. From silicon to system, IBM teams collaborate across mechanical, electrical, computer, materials, and firmware engineering to design, prototype, and test next-generation IBM hardware.

We are seeking Hardware and Systems Development Interns to join our U.S. development labs for 2026.

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. student in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering disciplines.
Strong academic background with an interest in hardware design, optics, logic, process, or materials engineering.
Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Allegro, Cadence) and/or simulation tools (CFD, FEM, HFSS).
Programming experience with Python, C/C++, or Bash for automation or data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across disciplines to design, model, and validate next-generation hardware and systems.
Support mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and logic design using CAD, EDA, and simulation tools.
Participate in PCB layout, power and signal integrity, circuit design, firmware development, and system bring‑up.
Conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to reliability, process, and materials development projects.
Write scripts and automation tools using Python, C/C++, or Bash to support testing and validation.