Mechanical Engineer Rochester, Minnesota

Introduction

We are part of a world-class product development organization that pioneers industry-leading hardware designs for IBM POWER Systems servers as well as Storage, Quantum, and IBM Research. Within this organization, the IBM mechanical design team is seeking a professional with experience in mechanical design having skills in 3D mechanical modeling, design for manufacturing, and product release process to join industry leading engineers in pioneering the future of high performance and high reliability server solutions.

Challenges of high performance and high reliability server solutions include high density designs with complex system requirements that require creative solutions from our mechanical design team to optimize system designs. The candidate will work in a multi-functional environment where the requirements of thermal, acoustics, electro-magnetic-compatibility (EMC), structural integrity, safety, industrial design, cost, performance, and functionality must all be satisfied to deliver a final solution. Working with a focused team, the candidate will develop the product design from concept through product release. Primary responsibilities will be to specify IBM Appliance product configurations composed of compute servers, storage drawers, networking switches, and cabling to enable worldwide fulfillment and shipping to external clients.

Secondary responsibilities will be to develop mechanical models through engagement with the expanded team, rapid prototype critical hardware updates, release design changes to manufacturing, evaluate hardware for design improvements, and engage suppliers.

Your role and responsibilities

As a member of the Mechanical Design team, you will be expected to work autonomously and deliver on project phases on time and on budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creation of Bill of Materials (BOM), product structures, engineering changes (EC)
• Working with multi-disciplinary engineering team to collaborate on development and definition of complex rack level integrated products with multiple compute, storage, and networking systems components.
• Interface with development, manufacturing, and compliance teams to enable fulfillment of complex rack level integrated products out of IBM manufacturing division.
• Mechanical component and integrated assembly design through multiple iterations from early concept level to final production level
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Mechanical analysis (tolerance, clash, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Material selection and parts design optimization for functionality, cost, and manufacturability.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent program
• 0-3 years engineering experience
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools; creating 2D drawings and 3D models: Solidworks Preferred
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis: tolerance analysis (GD&T), clash analysis, structural analysis
• Familiarity with part design using sheetmetal, plastic, die-cast, machining, 3D printing, and finishes
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
• Willingness to work hands on with mechanical components

Must be effective working in a team-based atmosphere

Preferred technical and professional experience

Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.

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.

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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.