As a Mainframe System Verification Tester Apprentice within the IBM Z Engineering System Test team, you will support the final stage of IBM Z server product development. You will work in a laboratory or test floor environment alongside experienced engineers and mentors to validate the design, architecture, and code of IBM processors, storage, or other semiconductor hardware. Your daily responsibilities include creating and executing test plans to assess electrical performance against functional requirements, as well as manipulating and inspecting product chips. You will utilize state-of-the-art tools and apply knowledge of soldering, electron theory, AC basics, and computer electronics. The role requires using electrical testing equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes to identify defects and interpret data to ensure high reliability, availability, and serviceability for mainframe systems.
Validate and qualify IBM Z server product designs, architecture, and code.
Support IBM processors, storage, and other semiconductor hardware using modern tools.
Create and execute test plans to assess electrical performance against functional requirements.
Perform physical characterization of samples for chemical, optical, or electrical testing.
Use state-of-the-art tools to test, manipulate, and inspect product chips.
Identify defects and perform necessary repairs on hardware components.
Interpret and consolidate data obtained from laboratory testing and inspections.
Follow laboratory safety procedures for the physical preparation of hardware samples.
What we're looking for
High School Diploma or GED.
Associate's Degree or College Diploma (preferred).
Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program.
Knowledge or experience with soldering, de-soldering, electrical safety, electron theory, AC basics, computer electronics, or electrical testing equipment.
Familiarity with various technician roles such as Lab, Electronic, or Quality Technician (preferred).
Basic knowledge of engineering software used in design, testing, and inspection processes (preferred).
Basic understanding of safety procedures and protocols in a laboratory or workshop setting (preferred).
IBM Z
Mainframe
Soldering
Electrical Testing Equipment
Oscilloscopes
Multimeters
Electron Theory
AC Basics
Computer Electronics
System Analysis
Defect Identification
Electrical Safety
Mainframe
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Testing Equipment
Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Soldering
De-soldering
Computer Electronics
AC/DC Basics
Electron Theory
Data Analysis
System Analysis
Semiconductor Hardware
IBM Z