Electronics Laboratory Lead (UK)

About the job Own the component choices that help Graphcore products reach manufacturing with quality built in. As Component Engineer, you will support NPI and volume manufacturing across Graphcore’s hardware products. You will help specify, select and source the components needed for performance, reliability, quality and yield. Your work will connect engineering requirements with supplier capability and manufacturing reality. You will manage component data, BOM revisions, compliance checks, supply risks and alternative sourcing routes. You will work with manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, suppliers and contract manufacturers. You will also help identify enabling component technologies for next generation products. This role suits someone who enjoys detail, electronics and practical problem solving. You will influence decisions that protect product delivery and strengthen manufacturing resilience. The team and culture You will join the Manufacturing and Technology Process team within Operations. The team works across Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan, close to foundry, package assembly and PCBA subcontractors. Work happens through clear ownership, careful data management and direct engagement with internal and external partners. You will speak up when component risk, quality or supply continuity needs action. Decisions are grounded in technical evidence, supplier insight and manufacturing impact. The team values people who act responsibly, move issues forward and keep complex details under control. What we're looking for · Strong electronics knowledge, including component parameters, datasheets and practical selection trade-offs · In depth working knowledge of BOM management and sourcing systems, such as Arena and Silicon Expert · Good understanding of PCB manufacturing and SMT assembly processes · Ability to understand interactions between silicon, package and PCB design · Experience working with electronics supply chain suppliers, preferably including offshor

About the job Define how Graphcore tests complex hardware before it reaches production and the field. As Principal Board Test Engineer, you will lead advanced manufacturing test strategy for complex Circuit Board Assemblies. You will shape how Graphcore improves defect coverage, diagnostic resolution and production quality. Your work will influence products, test architectures and manufacturing partners. You will define methods, evaluation criteria and technical approaches that help PTD move faster with confidence. You will design and direct test strategies across optical inspection, X-ray inspection, in-circuit test, boundary scan and functional test. You will turn complex issues into clear decisions for engineering, suppliers and CEM partners. This is a senior technical role with real ownership. You will set direction, mentor engineers and help Graphcore build stronger test capability for future products. The Team and Culture The Product Test and Diagnosis team detects, diagnoses and manages hardware defects across chips, boards and full systems. The team works close to design, manufacturing, silicon, software and systems engineering. Work moves through hands-on investigation, clear technical judgement and direct ownership. You will be expected to act fast, speak up and take responsibility for test strategy decisions. Decisions are shaped by evidence, design intent and manufacturing reality. You will help the team think big, challenge assumptions and raise engineering standards across disciplines. What we’re looking for · Deep expertise in manufacturing test for advanced, high-complexity Circuit Board Assemblies. · Strong knowledge of electronics fundamentals, CCA manufacturing processes and defect mechanisms. · Expertise in JTAG 1149.x boundary scan, iJTAG and embedded or processor-controlled functional test. · Experience architecting, programming and debugging bed-of-nails MDA/ICT and board-level test systems. · Capability to define test methods, evaluation fram

About the job Turn complex engineering changes into controlled, traceable actions that keep advanced AI hardware moving forward. As an Engineering Change Analyst, you’ll coordinate product and manufacturing changes across complex hardware. You’ll bring structure and momentum to every change. You’ll help ensure changes are complete, reviewed and implemented correctly. Your work will improve visibility and maintain accurate product records. You’ll coordinate ECRs, ECOs and Deviations throughout their lifecycle. You’ll also support impact assessments, change reviews and clear communication across teams. This role puts you at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain. You’ll see how decisions become controlled product changes. The team and culture You’ll join Configuration Management within Manufacturing Operations. The team owns product configuration, engineering change control, product data governance and PLM processes. Day to day, you’ll work across technical teams and manufacturing partners. You’ll track actions, surface blockers and keep changes progressing. Good decisions depend on accurate information and clear ownership. You’ll help teams understand impacts, document decisions and resolve issues before changes move forward. What we’re looking for Essential Experience in engineering change control, product lifecycle management, or manufacturing operations. Experience using PLM, ERP, or engineering data management systems, with a solid understanding of bills of materials (BOMs), part numbering, revision control, and engineering documentation. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to coordinate multiple changes, track actions to completion, and escalate issues appropriately. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Desirable Experience in electronics, semiconductors, computing, or complex hardware pr

About the job Own the manufacturing excellence work that turns complex hardware into reliable, scalable production. As Manufacturing Operational Excellence Manager, you will improve quality, reliability and performance across Graphcore’s hardware lifecycle. You will connect manufacturing insight with engineering, quality and supply chain decisions. Your work will help products move from new product introduction into sustained production with stronger controls. You will use data to identify risks, understand failure mechanisms and drive measurable improvements. You will lead investigations, shape control plans and help teams act on manufacturing and reliability evidence. This role suits someone who can turn complex technical signals into clear action. The team and culture You will sit in the Quality team within Manufacturing Operations, working across silicon, board and system development. The team turns manufacturing and reliability insight into practical changes that improve products and processes. Work happens across boundaries, with manufacturing partners, engineering specialists and operations teams. You will bring structure, pace and evidence to complex decisions. This is an individual contributor role with real ownership. You will be expected to speak up, act quickly and lead through influence. What we're looking for · Strong technical grounding in manufacturing, quality or reliability engineering within semiconductor, advanced electronics or complex hardware environments. · Ability to apply structured problem-solving and data analysis to complex manufacturing or product quality issues. · Experience using statistical, process capability or reliability data to support engineering and operational decisions. · Understanding of new product introduction, production ramp and sustained volume manufacturing. · Confidence leading cross-functional investigations across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain teams. · Ability to work with outsourced manufact

About the job Build the test systems that prove advanced AI hardware is ready before it reaches production. As a Test Development Engineer, you will create and maintain test systems for Graphcore’s electronic hardware platforms. Your work will support preproduction test solutions across system and board-level products. You will define test methods, specify equipment and automate systems for complex hardware. This includes high-speed serial links, high-current power supplies, slower protocols and low-level PCBA debug. This role sits close to real engineering problems. You will build deep product knowledge, improve test coverage and help transfer robust solutions into production. The team and culture You will join the Hardware Test team, embedded within Graphcore’s wider Hardware Engineering group. The team works closely with SI, mechanical, layout, package, silicon, firmware and production teams. Work moves through practical test design, lab debug, automation and clear data. You will be trusted to take ownership and develop solutions that meet real hardware needs. The team values proactive communication across Graphcore and third-party support teams. Decisions are shaped by evidence, standards knowledge and the quality of the test data. What we’re looking for · Experience developing and automating test systems for complex electronic systems · Knowledge of Ethernet and/or PCIe testing, including high-speed hardware debug · Fluency in test scripting languages, including Python and LabView · Ability to plan test work, improve coverage and communicate progress clearly · Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs and VNAs · Strong ownership, teamwork and communication skills across technical teams While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. If you meet most of our essential criteria, we encourage you to submit an application and showcase how your background makes you a strong candidate. Benef

About Graphcore Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. The Role: We are developing the next generation of AI compute, a large-scale system-on-chip (SoC) designed to power future high-performance AI systems. As the SoC Validation Lead, you will be responsible for enabling pre-production software to run reliably on new silicon quickly and efficiently, before showing that the silicon meets the highest standards of quality, reliability and functionality, ready for production deployment. You will lead a team delivering post-silicon validation across the full AI SoC, working across silicon, firmware, and platform levels. The role requires a deep technical understanding, strong hands-on debug experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams. Responsibilities: Define and lead post-silicon validation strategy Develop and refine the overall post-silicon validation approach for our AI SoCs, ensuring reliable and timely delivery of validated silicon, architectural correctness, feature robustness, and at-scale system reliability. Drive cross-domain debug and issue resol