Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer

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Bristol, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor
Joining Graphcore gives you a seat at the top-table, shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence.
The Role
Lead industrialisation of thermal cooling solutions for high-power AI processors. Own manufacturing readiness for cold plates, TIMs, assemblies; coordinate design, suppliers, and production to improve quality, yield, and scalability across global manufacturing.
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About the job

Help bring the next generation of AI hardware from design into high volume manufacturing.

You'll lead the industrialisation of advanced thermal cooling solutions for AI compute processors and accelerator systems. Your work will ensure designs can be built reliably, validated efficiently, and scaled for production.

You'll shape manufacturing processes for cold plates, thermal interface materials, and mechanical assemblies. You'll work closely with design teams, manufacturing partners, and specialist suppliers to solve complex engineering challenges.

This role offers broad technical ownership and the opportunity to influence products from development through to manufacturing deployment across a global supply chain.

The team and culture

You'll join the Manufacturing Technology team within Manufacturing Operations. The team works across Bristol, Cambridge, India, Taiwan, and the US to develop robust manufacturing processes for advanced hardware.

Day to day, you'll work closely with engineering, operations, quality teams, and manufacturing partners. Decisions are driven by technical evidence, testing, and continuous improvement.

You'll take ownership of manufacturing readiness, solve issues during build cycles, and help improve quality, yield, and production capability.

What we're looking forEssential: 
  • Strong experience in thermal, mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering 
  • Experience bringing complex electromechanical products from development into high-volume production. 
  • Strong understanding of thermal management technologies for high-power electronics, including: 
  • Liquid cooling systems, cold plates and vapour chambers 
  • Heat sinks and heat spreaders 
  • Thermal interface materials (TIMs) 
  • Mechanical retention and mounting systems 
  • Solid understanding of thermal management principles (heat transfer, cooling solutions, TIMs, etc.) 
  • Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacture), manufacturing processes, assembly, and tolerancing 
  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline 
Desirable: 
  • Experience with thermal and/or mechanical simulation tools (CFD / FEA) 
  • Knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing technology 
  • Knowledge of qualification and reliability testing of mechanical and thermal assemblies 
Benefits
  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Up to 5% matched pension
  • Phantom equity – share in Graphcore's success
  • True flexibility in how and where you work
  • Office spaces designed for collaboration
  • Free food and an on-site barista
  • Health cash plan
  • Income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Along with other benefits you can choose from (private medical insurance, dental plan etc)

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

We're an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know. We're happy to support you.

Join the Team at Graphcore

Graphcore is building the compute platform for the next generation of artificial intelligence. From advanced silicon to intelligent software, our technology is designed to unlock breakthroughs in AI and bring its benefits to every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, we're backed by one of the world's most ambitious technology investors, working alongside companies shaping the future of AI. Together, we share a bold goal: to help enable artificial superintelligence and ensure it delivers meaningful impact at a global scale.

At Graphcore, you'll work with people who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our teams bring together AI researchers, chip designers, software engineers and systems experts from a wide range of backgrounds. It's an environment where we take on big challenges with curiosity and focus, move quickly and decisively, take real ownership of our work, and speak up to challenge ideas, stepping up to support each other and lead through action.

If you want to help bring advanced AI hardware into production at scale, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Graphcore.

Skills Required

  • Strong experience in thermal, mechanical and/or manufacturing engineering
  • Experience bringing complex electromechanical products from development into high-volume production
  • Understanding of liquid cooling systems, cold plates and vapour chambers
  • Understanding of heat sinks and heat spreaders
  • Knowledge of thermal interface materials (TIMs)
  • Knowledge of mechanical retention and mounting systems
  • Solid understanding of thermal management principles (heat transfer, cooling solutions, TIMs)
  • Experience with DFM, manufacturing processes, assembly, and tolerancing
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline
  • Experience with thermal and/or mechanical simulation tools (CFD / FEA)
  • Knowledge of PCB design and manufacturing technology
  • Knowledge of qualification and reliability testing of mechanical and thermal assemblies

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Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is presented with day-one U.S. medical coverage, plus dental/vision, mental health support, and concierge services. Wellbeing extras such as an EAP and pet insurance broaden the health-focused package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a company-matched 401(k) in the U.S. and matched pensions in the U.K. Employer-provided life insurance and disability/income protection further reinforce long-term financial security.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is framed as flexible or unlimited in multiple locations, with paid holidays and generous parental leave highlighted. Flexible hours are emphasized to accommodate personal needs alongside a hybrid model.

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The Company
HQ: Bristol
762 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

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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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.

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