Hardware Design Technician Apprentice

Job Description:

Introduction

IBM Apprenticeship Program is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor

(DOL). Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized credential

from the DOL.

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.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Hardware Design Technician Apprentice at IBM, you will learn the mechanical packaging and design of

electronic sub-assemblies (power, thermal, IO, planar boards, interconnect frames, brackets, covers etc.) that

make up our z and Power systems using three dimensional (3D) CAD tools like Catia, Creo and Solidworks.

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.

Preferred Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

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.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

none