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# Entry Level IBM Z Engineering System Test Hardware Engineer - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), System Testing, Systems Integration, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Hardware Testing, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C5631534C9544766A47E6DB5FFDCD3FD/job/

## About the Role

Required technical and professional expertise

 * Fundamental education in hardware, software, or testing
 * Strong communication skills
 * Passion to pursue career path in engineering
 * Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused
 * Python coding and scripting

Preferred technical and professional experience

 * Mechanical Engineering Knowledge: Exposure to mechanical engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.
 * Electrical Engineering Understanding: Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and their application in server systems, storage systems, and networking systems.
 * Firmware Engineering Exposure: Experience working with firmware engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.

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.

## Description

IBM has openings for entry level Hardware Test Engineer in our Z Engineering System Test organization 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 Z Systems. Test Engineers participate in various aspects of

the test and support process such as but not limited to:

 * Assist in the testing of mainframe 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