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
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Desirable Familiarity with rack-scale/multi-node systems, high-speed interconnects, and production qualification of complex assemblies
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Graphcore
Graphcore has built a new type of processor for machine intelligence to accelerate machine learning and AI applications for a world of intelligent machines
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