Hardware Developer

Introduction At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what's next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You'll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world. Your role and responsibilities As a Unit Process Engineering Professional, you will manage complex semiconductor fabrication processes and procedures in various areas, including Ion Implant, RTP, GS or Selective Dry Etch. You will also oversee the transfer and application of new processes, procedures, and technologies from research and development into production.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Manage Fabrication Processes:

Manage complex semiconductor fabrication processes and procedures, ensuring consistent manufacturing processes.

Analyze and Improve Yield:

Perform yield improvement activities across all wafer fabrication processes through the use of automated inspection metrology and data analysis, identifying opportunities for optimization.

Oversee Equipment Maintenance:

Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor fabrication equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

• Collaborate on

Optimizations:

Lead and drive optimizations in partnership with cross-functional engineering teams to facilitate and streamline manufacturing control systems.

Analyze Manufacturing Systems:

Perform manufacturing systems analysis and improvement, including cycle time to identify areas for improvement. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise

• Exposure to

Semiconductor Fabrication:

Experience working with semiconductor fabrication processes and procedures in areas such as Ion Implant, RTP, GS or Selective Dry Etch.

Process Transfer and Implementation:

Exposure to transferring and applying new processes, procedures, and technologies from research and development into production in a fabrication facility.

Metrology and Data Analysis:

Experience working with automated inspection metrology and data analysis to improve yield across wafer fabrication processes.

Equipment Installation and Maintenance:

Exposure to overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of semiconductor fabrication equipment.

Manufacturing Systems Analysis:

Experience working with manufacturing systems analysis and improvement, including cycle time, WIP. Preferred technical and professional experience

Advanced Metrology Techniques:

Experience working with advanced metrology techniques, including XRD, Rs, XPS, ellipsometry, etc, inspection and data analysis, to improve yield across wafer fabrication processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Exposure to collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to facilitate and streamline manufacturing control systems. New process establishment. IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud. 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? 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. 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), cash balance pension plan, 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. 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. Job Title Hardware Developer Date posted 28-May-2026 Job

ID 117728

City / Township / Village POUGHKEEPSIE, Yorktown Heights, Albany, New York State / Province New York Country United States Work arrangement Onsite Area of work Infrastructure & Technology Employment type Regular Contract type Regular Projected Minimum Salary per year 108,000.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 202,000.00 Position type Professional Travel required Some travel may be required based on business demand Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? No