Mainframe System Verification Apprentice — Hands-On Hardware Testing

International Business Machines Corporation; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM, through its Z Engineering System Test group, offers an apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience with mainframe hardware validation, test execution, and data interpretation. You will work with experienced engineers to learn from real-world lab scenarios.

The role focuses on reliability, availability, and serviceability, using state-of-the-art test tools while developing practical skills in electrical characterization and system analysis.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program.
• High School Diploma or GED is required/expected.
• Some knowledge or experience with soldering, electrical safety, electronics theory, AC basics, computer electronics, and electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing test plans for IBM Z hardware during apprenticeship.
• Learn principles of system analysis, defect identification and repair.
• Adhere to lab safety procedures and assist engineers on test floors.

Skills

Soldering

Electrical Safety

Electronics Theory

AC Basics

Computer Electronics

Testing Equipment

Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

IBM, through its Z Engineering System Test group, offers an apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience with mainframe hardware validation, test execution, and data interpretation. You will work with experienced engineers to learn from real-world lab scenarios.

The role focuses on reliability, availability, and serviceability, using state-of-the-art test tools while developing practical skills in electrical characterization and system analysis.