System and Board Design Engineer

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 POWER, IBM Z, 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: System and Board Design Engineer
We're hiring development engineers (m/f/x) to join our
System and Board Design
team starting
January 1, 2026
. As part of the
Electronic Packaging
group, you'll help design high-performance mainboards and PCB cards for IBM's flagship platforms.

Key Areas of Work

• Logic & Physical Design: Develop and layout complex digital and analog circuits.
• Signal Integrity: Modeling and simulation of high-frequency signals across boards and systems. Definition of design rules and materials.
• Power Integrity: Ensure stable power distribution and switching stability on complex boards
• Module Design: Create single and multi-chip modules for IBM processors.
• Automation: Improve workflows, tools, and measurement methods.
• Failure Analysis: Support hardware bring-up, prototype validation, and issue resolution.

Your Team & Work Environment
You'll join a team of world-class developers committed to building high-quality IT solutions. We offer:

• A modern, agile development environment
• Flexible working hours and a secure workplace
• Early responsibility with mentorship support
• Personalized development programs to grow your technical, leadership, or project management skills

Required Technical And Professional Expertise
Your Profile
We're looking for candidates with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you have:

• A Master's or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity, and circuit design (digital & analog)
• Familiarity with PCB technologies and materials
• Programming skills (preferably Python)
• Experience with PCB tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, Altium, Eagle)
• Strong self-motivation and team spirit
• Excellent English communication skills (German is a plus)