Hardware Developer Engineer; Cable​/Interconnect

Introduction

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As a Developer at IBM, you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators - the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, their curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today’s market.

IBM has openings for Hardware Development Engineers to develop, test and provide customer support for hardware, firmware and semiconductors that make up our industry- leading IBM products. We are an elite team of engineering professionals that pioneer innovations for the cutting-edge microprocessors and hardware used in IBM infrastructure including IBM zSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, and IBM Quantum Systems. Development engineers participate in various aspects of the development, test, and support process, such as:

• Design, develop, and validate cable assemblies, harnesses, and interconnect solutions for IBM Tape Libraries.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure proper routing, signal integrity, and compliance with EMC standards.
• Generate and manage documentation: wiring diagrams, cable drawings, specifications, and BOMs using tools such as Catia
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure quality and manufacturability of cable components.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for cable-related issues during prototyping and production.
• Ensure adherence to IBM’s hardware development processes and industry standards.
• Candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience in cable assemblies, harnesses, and interconnectivity are preferred.

A Bachelor's Degree in:
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related majors.

Prior (project or internship) experience in computer hardware or testing.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Passion for technology and engineering.

Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.

Preferred candidates with a Master’s Degree and/or at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience in cable assemblies, harnesses, and interconnectivity are preferred.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.