MES HW Test Technician

About the role

Employer: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation

At IBM, hardware configuration accuracy is not just a process requirement, it is essential to product quality and client trust. As an onsite 2nd shift Hardware Technician in Poughkeepsie, New York, you’ll be part of the MES team that manages configuration and specifications for IBM z Systems hardware.

In this role, you’ll work with cross-functional engineering and systems test teams to support hardware configuration, MES kit preparation, equipment specification file management, and test validation. You will assist with CEC drawers, memory, I/O, MES kit deployment, BBMES.DAT file handling, and execution of test plans for CDA, EDA, STP, and related systems test activities. You will also contribute to technical documentation, standards, automation support, and tool improvement efforts that strengthen MES test efficiency and repeatability.

IBM fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. Here, your hardware and systems test skills will help strengthen the quality and readiness of IBM z Mainframe systems in a hands-on onsite lab environment.