Hardware Test Engineer Intern

Introduction

As a Hardware Test Engineer Intern at IBM, you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the future of computing. Join our team of creators – the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and put their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platform in today’s market.

Your Role And Responsibilities

IBM has openings for Hardware Test Engineer Interns to test and provide customer support for hardware and firmware 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 Systems. Test Engineers participate in various aspects of the test and support process such as but not limited to:

• Assist in the testing of hardware components including processors, memory modules, and I/O systems
• Collaborate with firmware and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
• Help diagnose and resolve hardware issues through testing, debugging, and failure analysis
• Support lab testing efforts, including hardware bring-up, functional verification, and environmental testing
• Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated test and communication skills
• Contribute to technical documentation for procedures and test results
• Contribute to test case automation and documentation
  
  

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, 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.
• Must be co-located with your team throughout the term of the internship.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Proficiency in one or more of the following technology areas:

• Microprocessor/ASIC Design Skills: VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SPICE, TCL, UVM, verification, and testing
• Computer Architecture coursework: VLSI Design, Microprocessors, Computer Architecture and Organization, Signal Integrity (Electromagnetics, RF, etc)
• Programming Skills: C/C++ or another object-oriented language, Git, Linux, GDB or another debugger, Agile practices
• Scripting Skills: Python, APDL, TCL, Bash, Perl, or Java
• Proficiency in CAD tools and 3D modeling
• Familiarity with various hardware architectures: VLSI, FPGA, MIPS, RISC-V, Arm, x86, Arduino, Quantum systems
• 3-6 months of team-based work experience with hardware products
• Interest and experience in automation and AI
• Familiarity with Linux, including system administration and KVM
• Troubleshooting, investigation, and problem resolution
• Experience with IBM platforms such as Z or Power
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications