**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** Key Areas of Work We’re offering an internship position (m/f/x) in our System and Board Design team for 6-12 months starting January 1, 2026 or later. 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 * Dive into advanced packaging and chip technology * Improve workflows, tools, and measurement methods by automation * Tackle real-world challenges in power and signal integrity * Perform time & frequency domain measurements with state-of-the-art tools like PNA-X network analyzers and real-time oscilloscopes * Verify power distribution network functionality and design robustness * Analyze data using Python and other modern tools * Support hardware bring-up, prototype validation and issue resolution * Gain hands-on experience in a world-class R&D environment **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 Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar * Basic knowledge of signal and power integrity, and circuit design (digital & analog) * Some familiarity with PCB technologies and materials * Programming skills (preferably Python) * Some experience with PCB tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, Altium, Eagle) * Strong self-motivation and team spirit IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.