Industrial and Production Control Engineer

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Albany, NY is seeking an Industrial and Production Control Engineer to enhance semiconductor research and development. Responsibilities include identifying bottlenecks, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing data models for productivity analysis. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, programming skills, and a strong teamwork ethic. Join us to innovate in a fast-paced environment that focuses on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Health care benefits

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Training and educational resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field, or minimum 3 years’ experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a collaborative environment across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Basic understanding of programming in Python, Java, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Identify pinch points and bottlenecks in the production line.
• Work closely with engineers to improve and optimize facility productivity.
• Develop models and reports to analyze productivity data.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork ethic

Programming (Python, Java, SQL)

Data visualization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Programming languages (Python, Java, C, R)

MES systems

Job description

IBM is seeking an Industrial and Production Control Engineer to work in the fast-paced and dynamic Center for Semicondutor Research in Albany, NY. At the state-of-the-art 300 mm semiconductor Research and Development line, we are developing future generation logic and memory technology to drive the best performance in the industry. We seek a motivated engineer to join our Production Control and Industrial Engineering team supporting our facility. The successful candidate will have top notch written and verbal communication skills, strong teamwork ethic, and a desire to learn new topics and skills. Use your creativity to help define the best ways to track and improve the ways we work.

Your role and responsibilities

Responsibilities include

• Identifying pinch points and bottlenecks in the line
• Working closely with engineers in each sector to identify improvements and optimizations to increase facility overall productivity
• Helping to manage mix of products in the line to maximize overall utilization and cycles of learning
• Developing models, databases, spreadsheets, and reports to analyze productivity data and establish key productivity targets
• Spending time in the Fab to validate metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Coordinating production starts and WIP flow
• Sizing and advising on man to machine (MTM) requirements to meet productivity targets

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field, or minimum 3 years’ experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment

·At least 1 year of experience working in a collaborative environment across multiple engineering disciplines.

·Basic understanding of programming – Python, Java, SQL.

·Experience with data visualization

·Experience with data analysis and interpretation

Preferred technical and professional experience

• 2 years of project management experience
• 2 years of experience with semiconductor materials processing and MES systems
• Strong programming skills in at least one language – Python, Java, C, R

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

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ABOUT IBM

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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.

Job Title

Industrial and Production Control Engineer

Date posted

09-Oct-2025

Job ID

63689

City / Township / Village

Albany

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

84,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

144,000.00

Position type

Professional

No Travel

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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