Job Summary
Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all
industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised
artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows
innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference.
As an Electronics Laboratory Technician you will be part of the team responsible for the Bristol
laboratories within Graphcore ensuring the lab facilities are always operational and available to
support cross-functional operations. You will also help develop and implement standard operating
procedures to ensure compliance with ESD, safety, quality and regulatory standards, and other
relevant policies.
The Team
The Laboratory team supports the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic
systems, cables, and equipment within the laboratory. Providing support to cross-functional teams
to troubleshoot issues to ensure reliable and safe operation of all lab equipment. The team also
maintains accurate technical documentation, manages tools, assets, and test equipment, and
contributes to efficient, high-quality technical operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Support the installation, setup, and calibration of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic
analysers, power supplies, etc).
• Execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety
requirements.
• Check and maintain ESD countermeasures.
• Responsible for asset management and goods in/out process for the laboratories.
• Support engineering teams in setting up test benches, configuring equipment, and ensuring
technical readiness for hardware bring up, validation, and characterisation.
• Generate standard operating procedures providing technical guidance, training, and procedures
to support the requirements of multidisciplined lab teams.
• Support engineering teams with board, cable, and wire modifications.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
• Experience in working in an electronics lab environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, including setup, calibration, and
troubleshooting.
Job Description Template 2024• Good understanding of ESD prevention and controls.
• Working knowledge of health & safety requirements in an electronics laboratory, ensure safe
working practices are implemented and controlled.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in the laboratory environment,
ensuring setups meet technical requirements while adhering to defined working practices and
project timescales.
• Experience in Repair and Modification of PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001
standards.
• Experience in cable and wire harness assemblies to drawings and IPC-620 standards.
• Experience in IPC-A-610 Inspection.
• A pragmatic approach, the ability to improvise and get the job done.
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team.
• Effective communication skills.
Desirable
• Experience using asset management systems including tracking of test equipment, security-
controlled devices, and calibration status.
• Experience in collaborating with external subcontractors for technical services including periodic
maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, facilities upgrade, or specialist equipment
maintenance.
Skills Required
- Experience in working in an electronics lab environment
- Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment
- Good understanding of ESD prevention and controls
- Working knowledge of health & safety requirements in an electronics laboratory
- Experience in Repair and Modification of PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001 standards
- Experience in cable and wire harness assemblies to drawings and IPC-620 standards
- Experience in IPC-A-610 Inspection
- Ability to mentor junior members of the team
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical and dental insurance, with US plans through Cigna and Kaiser, HDHP options with employer‑funded HSA contributions, a health cash plan, EAP access, and dedicated mental‑health support. These provisions extend to family options in some regions, reinforcing broad medical and wellbeing support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a UK pension match up to 5% and a US 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a true‑up). This pairing signals strong, predictable long‑term savings support across key locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies feature “unlimited” holiday in the UK and flexible, generous PTO with paid US holidays. Paid family leave for birthing parents and bonding further broadens time‑away support.
Graphcore Insights
What We Do
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Why Work With Us
Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Graphcore, we value wellbeing and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. Our hybrid approach encourages office-based colleagues to work onsite three days a week, with trusted flexibility built on trust and transparency for everyone.
