IBM Hardware Design Technician Apprentice 

United States, New York, City of Poughkeepsie 

170008043

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers and mentors where you will apply your learning to design parts, assemble early hardware builds and perform application verification testing. You will have hands on experience with prototypes, troubleshooting field fails and implementing fixes, operating measurement and machining equipment (e.g. 3D printer) and other functions performed by the mechanical design team.

During the apprenticeship duration, you will be required to complete specific learning hours and on the job training that has been outlined to ensure you are developing the skills and competencies essential to the role. You will be able to learn and grow at your own pace, but we expect most apprentices will complete their learning within 12 months. Once you graduate and receive your certificate from our apprentice program, you will be eligible to apply to available full-time roles at IBM.

An apprenticeship is about learning. We’re seeking candidates who have the following requirements, but we know you’re just getting your career started, and we’re committed to helping you learn and grow. If you’ve had some experience with data analysis or simply working in a team oriented environment in the past, you’re exactly the type of candidate we’re looking for.

To be successful, you need:

• Drive and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work independently, and in an efficient and organized manner
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong troubleshooting
• Some basic knowledge of or experience in mechanical, industrial or related engineering fundamentals including:
  • 3D CAD tools like Catia, Creo, Solidworks, etc
  • Design for Manufacturability
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Fabrication processes – primarily sheet metal & plastics
  • Material Engineering

As an apprentice, you’ll join with other apprentices in a local cohort. You’ll go through your first few weeks together, learning about IBM and the skills you’ll be attaining throughout your apprenticeship. Then, you’ll work with your managers and mentors to progress through your personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new knowledge and competencies through hands-on application with your project teams.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program
• Some knowledge or experience with any of the following:
  • 3D CAD Tools like Catia, Creo, Solidworks, etc
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Fabrication and manufacturing process knowledge beneficial