Junior Hardware Engineer: Test, Validation & Automation

IBM Computing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Austin seeks a hardware development engineer to contribute to validation and delivery of processor, memory, and enterprise system technologies. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, performance, reliability, and manufacturability across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes test design, automation, data analysis, and collaboration to drive robust engineering outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related STEM field.
• Basic understanding of computer architecture, electronic systems, semiconductor technologies, hardware validation, or test engineering concepts.
• Experience with programming, scripting, data analysis, or automation using languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, analytical, and debugging skills through coursework, research, internships, or project experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute hardware, processor, memory, and system-level test and validation solutions to ensure product quality and manufacturing readiness.
• Design, enable, and optimize test methodologies across development, characterization, qualification, manufacturing, and field support environments.
• Support product reliability, qualification, and burn-in activities to ensure robust product operation throughout the lifecycle.
• Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify issues, improve product performance, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Build software and automation solutions that enable hardware and firmware validation, test infrastructure, manufacturing operations, engineering analytics, improve productivity, operational efficiency, and adoption of AI-native engineering workflows across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, firmware, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative technology solutions.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

IBM in Austin seeks a hardware development engineer to contribute to validation and delivery of processor, memory, and enterprise system technologies. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, performance, reliability, and manufacturability across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes test design, automation, data analysis, and collaboration to drive robust engineering outcomes in a fast-paced environment.