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[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/C5631534C9544766A47E6DB5FFDCD3FD/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [IBM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/) / Entry Level IBM Z Engineering System Test Hardware Engineer - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027 ## Job description ### Introduction As an entry level Hardware Test Engineer 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 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 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: Poughkeepsie, NY[Apply on IBM’s careers site →](https://ibm.dejobs.org/jobs/C5631534C9544766A47E6DB5FFDCD3FD/) ## More jobs at IBM ### [Control Electronics Engineer Intern 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/ba048843242c80dfb905/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Performance Engineering Intern - Poughkeepsie](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/61f5b80c9a7519d6bcd7/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Project Manager Intern - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/9c1bf6126ede42a42574/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [QA/Test Engineer Intern-Poughkeepsie, NY](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/52dcb38815b69f417f15/) Poughkeepsie, NY ### [Quantum Hardware Test Engineering Intern 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ibm/jobs/752989393ff890b5b219/) Poughkeepsie, NY ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineering-System Safety Engineering Mgr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/44da7d5f1fc52343540e/) Lockheed Martin · Sunnyvale, CA ### [System Safety Engineering Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/276efc4eb0625bb8ebed/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [System Engineer – Quality Engineering (SAP)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/autozone/jobs/ea68867219f786620dae/) AutoZone · Memphis, TN, United States ### [IBM Process & Tooling Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/7e3ab32148946f0cfd99/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Rochester, New York, United States of America ### [Sr. Operator IBM 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/3d8ee8f3ddf132d75b31/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Rochester, New York, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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