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Magnetic Head Engineer

AT IBM
IBM

Magnetic Head Engineer

San Jose, CA

Introduction

You bring a curiosity and passion for identifying, innovating and developing new technologies for Tape Storage products. You possess a solid technical foundation paired with a willingness to wear several hats. Your core focus is to deliver high-quality, integrated solutions to the Tape Storage business through sustainable commitment to bring constant improvement and team collaboration.

In this role, you will work closely with other Development teams in select IBM sites, to support, maintain and operationally improve the IBM Tape Storage infrastructure.

You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and independent team of Researches, Development & Manufacturing engineers as well as key component suppliers to design, develop and manage advanced Magnetic Head technologies and Production level capabilities.

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This variety enables us to be innovative convergent thinkers who juggle competing requirements with agility. In this role, you'll employ your extensive industry experience, engineering expertise and innovative technics best practices to...

Your role and responsibilities

• Lead & support key aspects of development of new Magnetic Tape Head Technologies.

• Expand existing testing capabilities at Tape Head and Tape Drive levels.

• Design, Implement and automate infrastructure solutions that support IBM Tape Storage products and infrastructure.

• Configure, Manage and allocate tools, testers and other engineering assets to establish product design and performance specifications.

Required education

Master's Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• 5+ years of strong, deep knowledge of Physics, electronics, Mechanical engineering, Magnetics and Materials science.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience, very solid understanding of Tape Head Interface and electrical testing.

• MS Degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering.

• Excellent Communications skills.

• Experience with Modeling, Matlab and Python software.

Preferred technical and professional experience

PHD degree in Physics

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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.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: IBM-43457
Employment Type: Other

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