Mainframe System Verification Tester Apprentice at IBM · Poughkeep…

As a Mainframe System Verification Tester Apprentice at IBM, you will work in IBM Z Engineering System Test and continue the IBM tradition of delivering world-class Z mainframes that are best of breed in Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability. Engineering Systems Test is the final stage of IBM Z server product development where the design, architecture, and code is validated and qualified.

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 laboratory or test floor environment to create and execute test or physical characterization plans that assess the electrical performance and characteristics against design and functional requirements.

Where applicable, you will be taught principles of system analysis, defect identification and repair and/or the basics of a variety of lab safety procedures relevant to the physical preparation of samples for chemical, optical, or electrical characterization. To that end, you will be trained in the use of state-of-the-art tools to test, manipulate and inspect product chips, and work with our engineers to interpret and consolidate the obtained data....Less