Entry Level Printed Circuit Board Supplier Development Engineer 2026

IBM • Rochester, MN • 4h ago

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

Entry level position within IBM's Supply Chain Engineering division responsible for bare printed circuit board (PCB) quality and reliability across IBM electronics hardware server and storage brands. This is an exciting cross-functional role that requires interfacing with IBM hardware development teams, IBM commercial procurement teams, and external printed circuit board and assembly suppliers. Core responsibilities include providing early design manufacturability input, making technical sourcing recommendations, executing technical supplier qualifications, monitoring PCB supplier quality, auditing suppliers, and conducting root cause analysis of manufacturing and field failures/issues.

Your responsibilities:

Interface with IBM internal hardware development teams to provide input on manufacturability of PCB designs as well as create stack-ups, impedance structure requirements, and fabrication specifications.

Develop and execute PCB qualification plans with external suppliers.

Monitor product quality, address manufacturing issues, and conduct audits of PCB suppliers.

Conduct PCB physical failure analysis and reliability testing.

Implement quality and reliability improvements for IBM PCB designs

Required technical and professional expertise

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, material science & engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or similar graduating in fall 2025 or spring 2026.

Clear communication abilities.

Problem solving skills.

Familiarity with statistical analysis including SPC, design of experiments, manufacturing capability (Cp, Cpk), etc.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Understanding of printed circuit board manufacturing including equipment, processes, chemistry, materials, and testing methods.

Experience with quality management, reliability testing, and failure analysis.

Familiarity with use of laboratory equipment such as scanning electron microscopy, microsectioning, optical microscopy, FTIR, thermal analysis (DMA, DSC, TGA, and TMA), etc.

Familiarity with impedance and insertion loss testing and modeling.

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.

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