Hardware Development Engineer - Signal & Power Integrity (f/m/x)

IBM
IBM

Other Engineering

Ehningen, Germany

Posted on Aug 26, 2026
Introduction
Join a Team That Builds the Future of Computing

At IBM’s largest European R&D site in Ehningen, Germany, innovation is a team effort. With 1,300 employees and around 200 engineers in our hardware development team, we’re shaping the future of computing—together.

We design the core components behind IBM Z, IBM POWER, and IBM Quantum systems—technologies that power cloud computing, AI, big data, and more. What sets us apart is how we work: across borders, disciplines, and product families. You’ll collaborate with colleagues in the U.S., Israel, and India, using Agile and Design Thinking to drive creativity and continuous learning.

If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to meet you.

Your role and responsibilities
Your Role: Hardware Development Engineer – Signal & Power Integrity

We’re hiring development engineers (f/m/x) to join our Electrical Design Team starting January 1, 2027. As part of IBM’s Electronic Packaging organization, you will design, develop, and integrate innovative hardware solutions spanning server boards, processor modules, and validation hardware for IBM’s flagship IBM Z, POWER, and Quantum platforms.

Working in close collaboration with global development teams, you will take ownership of hardware solutions from concept and architecture through implementation, and validation, driving innovation across the full development lifecycle.

Key Areas of Work
  • Signal Integrity: Model, analyze & optimize industry-leading high-speed interconnects.
  • Power Integrity: Electrical modeling of power delivery networks for enterprise-class systems and high-current processors.
  • Packaging Design: Develop electrical solutions for single- and multi-chip modules using advanced packaging technologies.
  • Hardware Test: Support hardware bring-up, measurements, and failure analysis.
  • AI & Engineering Productivity: Explore, develop, and adopt AI-assisted engineering workflows to accelerate design, verification, analysis, and development activities.
Required education
Master's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

We’re looking for candidates with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you have:

  • A Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
  • Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, high-speed design, and circuit design
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation methodologies
  • Familiarity with PCB technologies and materials
  • Experience with PCB design, modeling and simulation tools (e.g. Ansys HFSS, CST, Keysight ADS, Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, Altium)
  • Programming experience (preferably Python)
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools, coding assistants, or workflow automation is a plus
  • Proactive, self-driven approach combined with a strong commitment to teamwork
  • Excellent communication skills in English and German

Please submit a complete application package, including:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Academic transcripts, including a detailed grade overview
  • Employment references or letters of recommendation (if available)
Preferred technical and professional experience

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