Controls Hardware Engineer
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The Controls Hardware Engineer at IBM Research designs, assembles, and programs PLC-based industrial control systems for cryogenic and other equipment related to the quantum program. The work includes specifying and assembling I/O modules, wiring external equipment, and programming control loops and human-machine interfaces. IBM Research describes its work as advancing computing technologies across high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud.
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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'l 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 Controls Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, assembly and programming of PLC-based industrial control systems in relation to cryogenic and other equipment related to the quantum program, including specification and assembly of I/O modules, wiring to external equipment, programming of controls loop and human-machine interfaces.
Required technical and professional expertise
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Experience with PLC-based control hardware
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Prorgramming Human-Machine Interfaces
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Wiring and electrical design
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Mechanical Layouts and documentation
Preferred technical and professional experience
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Beckhoff-based PLC hardware and TwinCAT programming
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Cryogenic instrumentation and control loops
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,934 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- New York median$105–172K/yr45 salary ranges
- US median$58–68/hr76 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 64 open Hardware Engineer jobs in New York and 2,934 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (2,455 postings).
- Education
- 1,748 of the 2,934 open Hardware Engineer jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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