Infrastructure Lab Technician Apprentice at IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY

As an Infrastructure Lab Technician Apprentice at IBM, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience using the latest tools and technologies to support IBM processors, storage or other semiconductor hardware.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work closely with experienced engineers, technicians and other mentors in a production and/or development hardware raised floor environment to maintain all specific hardware related to the IBM Infrastructure Group.

Where applicable, you will be taught all day-to-day activities/responsibilities of a hardware raised floor environment on multiple different Infrastructure specific raised floors. This work will be physical hands on in nature with some lifting and physical dexterity requirements. You will also learn and be responsible for a variety of lab safety procedures relevant to the specific raised floor environment, as well as learning and utilizing the specific hardware life cycle workload applications. To that end, you will be trained and expected to certify via testing in all specific responsibilities. Specific to the hardware life cycle, you will be expected to rack, stack, cable (power and network), new hardware, as well as un-rack and pack old hardware and cabling.

What is an Apprenticeship? IBM Apprenticeship Program is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally recognized credential from the DOL.

During the apprenticeship duration, you will be required to complete specific learning hours and on the job training that has been outlined to ensure you are developing the skills and competencies essential to the role. You will be able to learn and grow at your own pace, but we expect most apprentices will complete their learning within 12 months. Once you graduate and receive your certificate from our apprentice program, you will be eligible to apply to available full-time roles at IBM.

Who you are An apprenticeship is about learning. We’re seeking candidates who have the following requirements, but we know you’re just getting your career started, and we’re committed to helping you learn and grow. If you’ve had some experience with data analysis or simply working in a team oriented environment in the past, you’re exactly the type of candidate we’re looking for.

To be successful, you need: * Drive and eagerness to learn * Ability to work independently, and in an efficient and organized manner * Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team * Strong troubleshooting * Some basic knowledge or experience in electrical engineering sciences i.e. Electrical Safety, Electron Theory, AC/DC Basics, Wires and Cables, Computer Electronics, Electrical Testing Equipment

What’s the experience? As an apprentice, you'll join with other apprentices in a local cohort. You'll go through your first few weeks together, learning about IBM and the skills you'll be attaining throughout your apprenticeship. Then, you'll work with your managers and mentors to progress through your personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new knowledge and competencies through hands-on application with your project teams.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available.