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Introduction

You will work with a talented team of PCB IO card logic designers responsible for the creation of various IO cards (PCIe switch, Ficon, Crypto, Coupling, AI) to support future IBM Z mainframe development.    

You will also be required to do early bring up of cards both in a bench setup, in early test systems.  You will be debugging both hardware and system level issues.

This will include items like validating correct voltages are applied to electronic components, validating PCIe link speeds, I2C communication channels, working to ensure cards meet manufacturing specifications, supporting failure analysis efforts, essentially everything needed to design, build and support IO cards in Z mainframes.

Your role and responsibilities
  • Work with Card Physical Design and Signal Integrity Engineers to deliver complete custom PCB card designs.
  • Bring up early hardware on a bench and in early systems, validating voltages, resets, PCIe link speeds, I2C interfaces
  • Design, execute, and manage hardware testing
  • Design and create automation for system testing (including scripting, microcontroller integration)
  • Work closely with Firmware developers to validate system funcationality of IO cards in new Z mainframes and support failure analysis of products used by our clients
  • Implement feedback from all bring up efforts for either modifications to existing card layouts or changes to firmware to support card functionality
  • Work in the Cadence Allegro Design to enter in the logic schematic for custom card designs.  
  • Create EC list of changes from one release to the next.
  • Lead/Participate in Logic Design reviews to support Gerber release schedules.
  • Work with EMI EMC compliance, Mechanical Packaging, Procurement, and Thermal.
  • Work with Production Test, Manufacturing and Field Service support.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • PCB Card logic design
  • PCB Card system bring up
  • PCIe link protocol triage of link issue
  • PCB Card Failure Analysis
  • Electronic Component Qualification
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Programming automation of Card design and system bring up
  • Cadence CAD tool
  • Lab skills including use of oscilloscopes, solder irons, etc for card rework

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio  designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

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ABOUT IBM

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences


We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.


This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.