CTG is seeking to fill a Test Specialist opening for our client in Poughkeepsie, NY. **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY **Duration:** 12 months **Overview:** This is a 2nd shift role (2:00-4:00PM start time). This position is for a role within the System Z Engineering System test organization where we test large mainframe servers. The work involved provides a wide range of technical experiences. The candidate would be working in one of our many functional test verification squads, each with a very different set of responsibilities. The job could include hands-on hardware work, system operation, running programs, system configuration changes, troubleshooting, defect reporting and data collection. We are seeking someone with the drive to find machine bugs with troubleshooting skills, good communication, a team player and a desire to learn. **Duties:** + This position involves a lot of hands-on work that will include plugging processor chip modules (DCMs) & memory DIMMs into the processor drawers on a variety of machines. + The physical work will include moving IO adapter cards into and out of IO cages, potentially running cables, swapping of many different part types. + Careful tracking and inventory of parts will be done. + Most of the work will come to the candidate in a ticketing system. **Skills:** + Open and quick communication skills (verbal and written) are required. + We are a rapid moving squad where cross-department communications and tasks must be handled in a timely manner. + Some basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems in general. + Knowing how to navigate through file systems and the ability to move and collect data would be a plus. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. **To Apply:** To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided **.** For additional information, please contact **Tana Stilloe** at **716-887-7209** or **Tana.Stilloe@ctg.com** . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.