Development Engineer for Chip and Wafer Test & Characterization (f/m/x)

Introduction

Join a Team That Builds the Future of Computing

At IBM's largest European R&D site in Böblingen/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 Quantum systems - technologies that power cloud computing, AI, big data, and more. What sets us apart is how we work: across borders, disciplines, and ideas. You'll collaborate daily 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: Wafer/Chip Test Engineer

We're seeking skilled and motivated development engineers to join our Wafer/Chip Test & Characterization team. In this role, you'll play a key part in validating and enhancing IBM's high-performance processors, which drive our industry-leading computing platforms.

Key Areas of Work

• Test & Characterization: Perform detailed measurements and analysis of critical performance parameters such as timing, leakage currents, and noise margins to validate and optimize processor designs
• Failure Analysis: Collaborate closely with design, DFT (Design for Test), and process engineering teams to identify root causes of silicon failures
• Test Data Analysis: Leverage advanced data analytics, including machine learning and data mining techniques, to extract insights from large-scale wafer and chip test datasets
• Test Flow Development & Automation: Design, implement, and continuously enhance automated test flows to address the increasing complexity of modern processor architectures and improve test efficiency
• State of the Art Test Equipment: Operate sophisticated wafer and chip testing equipment

Your Team & Work Environment

Become part of a team of world-class developers dedicated to delivering high-quality IT infrastructure solutions. We offer:

• A Modern, Agile Work Environment
  Embrace cutting-edge tools and methodologies that foster innovation and collaboration
• Flexibility & Stability
  Enjoy flexible working hours and the security of a stable, long-term workplace
• Early Responsibility with Strong Support
  Take ownership of impactful projects from the start, backed by experienced mentors
• Tailored Development Opportunities
  Grow your technical expertise, leadership capabilities, or project management skills through personalized training programs

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

We're looking for university graduates or professionals with up to 3 years work experience and a background in chip design or chip test. Ideally, you have:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of processor architecture
• Basic familiarity with semiconductor technologies
• Introductory knowledge of circuit and chip design
• Experience with chip or wafer testing is a plus
• Proficiency in programming, preferably in Python and C++
• Experience with data analysis or data mining techniques is advantageous
• Strong motivation to learn and tackle complex problems
• Excellent team collaboration skills
• Effective communication in English; German language skills are a plus

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.

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 50 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 qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability,neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is alsocommitted to compliance with all fair employment practices regardingcitizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Böblingen, Germany

Job ID: IBM-50456

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-06T15:51:25