Global Reutilization Engineer

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation.

With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Reutilization Engineer, you will support the development and qualification of reutilization processes for IBM service parts. You will work with IBM cross-functional teams and global suppliers to develop technical solutions that enable qualified parts to return to service inventory. This role offers broad exposure to manufacturing, test, quality, supplier, and supply chain engineering, while contributing to initiatives that extend product lifecycle and support a more circular supply chain.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and qualification of reutilization processes for service parts.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate technical requirements and capabilities.
• Analyze engineering data and support technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Operations and Planning to identify reutilization opportunities.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain. Required technical and professional expertise
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing, quality, test, or supply chain engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and support technical decision-making.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate in a global, cross-functional environment. Preferred technical and professional experience
• Internship or academic project experience in an engineering environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain, or supplier processes.
• Basic knowledge of root cause analysis or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Interest in repair, reutilization, product lifecycle, sustainability, or circular supply chain. 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.