Laboratory Technician

About Graphcore 

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.   

What you’ll be doing 

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 Requirements:

• Experience in working in an electronics lab environment.

• Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting.

• 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.

What we’ll bring  

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.  

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications