Infrastructure Lab Technician Apprentice

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. Your role and responsibilities As an Infrastructure Lab Technician Apprentice at IBM, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience using the latest tools and technologies to support IBM processors, storage or other semiconductor hardware. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work closely with experienced engineers, technicians and other mentors in a production and/or development hardware raised floor environment to maintain all specific hardware related to the IBM Infrastructure Group. Where applicable, you will be taught all day-to-day activities/responsibilities of a hardware raised floor environment on multiple different Infrastructure specific raised floors. This work will be physical hands on in nature with some lifting and physical dexterity requirements. You will also learn and be responsible for a variety of lab safety procedures relevant to the specific raised floor environment, as well as learning and utilizing the specific hardware life cycle workload applications. To that end, you will be trained and expected to certify via testing in all specific responsibilities. Specific to the hardware life cycle, you will be expected to rack, stack, cable (power and network), new hardware, as well as un-rack and pack old hardware and cabling. What is an Apprenticeship? 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. Who you are An apprenticeship is about learning. We’re seeking candidates who have the following requirements, but we know you’re just getting your career started, and we’re committed to helping you learn and grow. If you’ve had some experience with data analysis or simply working in a team oriented environment in the past, you’re exactly the type of candidate we’re looking for. To be successful, you need: Drive and eagerness to learn Ability to work independently, and in an efficient and organized manner Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Strong troubleshooting Some basic knowledge or experience in electrical engineering sciences i.e. Electrical Safety, Electron Theory, AC/DC Basics, Wires and Cables, Computer Electronics, Electrical Testing Equipment What’s the experience? As an apprentice, you'll join with other apprentices in a local cohort. You'll go through your first few weeks together, learning about IBM and the skills you'll be attaining throughout your apprenticeship. Then, you'll work with your managers and mentors to progress through your personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new knowledge and competencies through hands‐on application with your project teams. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available. Required education High School Diploma/GED Preferred education Associate's Degree/College Diploma Required technical and professional expertise Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program High School Diploma or GED Some knowledge or experience with any of the following: Physical computer hardware installation Workstation problem and change tools for workload tracking, PC based Must be able to team lift large hardware units Must be able to work in fast paced physically demanding environment Preferred technical and professional experience None 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 portfoliodesigned for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing. YOUR LIFE @ IBM In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on‑going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? ABOUT IBM IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS IBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, mental health & well being, 8 paid holidays, minimum 56 hours paid sick time, 80 hours paid vacation, life insurance, 401(k), financial counseling, and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. 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. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year. 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Hide Transcript Skip transcript Skip transcript Activates to move focus to the Resume AutoScroll button 00:02 My interest in tech began in 11th grade 00:04 when I first learned about semiconductors. 00:06 I was fascinated by how deviceskeep shrinking every year 00:10 and wanted to be part of that innovation. 00:12 I am a hardware engineer. 00:13 00:14 that go into high-performancecomputing servers. 00:17 Back in 2018, 00:19 I started as an intern and later got convertedto a full-time employee. 00:23 My most impactful project was an end-to-end chip design led from India. 00:27 I led physical design verification,ensuring the chip was full sign-off ready. 00:31 This success established India's abilityto drive high-stakes programs 00:35 and gave me the confidence totake on larger leadership roles. 00:39 Engineer like an IBMer. Resume AutoScroll Summary & chapters Read as overview Job Title Infrastructure Lab Technician Apprentice Date posted 15-Sep-2026 Job ID 132417 City / Township / Village

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State / Province Country United States Work arrangement Onsite Area of work Infrastructure & Technology Employment type Supplemental 2 (Fixed Term - Long) Contract type Fixed Term - Long Term Projected Minimum Salary per year 54,400.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 59,840.00 Position type Internship No Travel Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM