2026 Manufacturing Operations Graduate

Graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology company based in Bristol is seeking passionate graduates for a role in Manufacturing Operations. This position involves supporting silicon assembly and analyzing performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and an eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment. The company values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits including flexible working and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave policy

Dental plan

Pension (matched up to 5%)

Life assurance

Income protection

Healthy food and snacks

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Technical, passionate and motivated individuals with a creative flair.
• Adaptable approach and desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstratable communication skills using data.

Responsibilities

• Support silicon package assembly and PCBA production in Taiwan.
• Link manufacturing to product performance and analyze KPIs.
• Identify and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Ensure supply chain meets customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Knowledge of semiconductor principles

Knowledge of PCBA/server design

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Job description

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 Team

The Manufacturing Operations group develop and deliver world-class Artificial Intelligence technology, manufacturing and test solutions that enable delivery of high-quality product through our global supply chain partners at the right cost, on time, every time. To achieve this the four teams, Manufacturing Technology & Process, Product Test, Quality and Supply Chain work closely together and in collaboration with other areas of the business and our development partners. We have team members in the UK, Taiwan and India.

The Role

A part of your graduation rotation you will be involved activities such as:

• Working with Design, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support silicon package assembly and PCBA production in Taiwan.
• Developing understanding of Graphcore products, link manufacturing to product performance, and analyse KPIs using advanced data tools.
• Identifying and resolve hardware and software issues through creative test design and data-driven problem-solving.
• Ensuring our supply chain meets customer and regulatory requirements through quality planning, auditing, and process control.
• Supporting component identification, selection, and BoM management
• Developing project management and problem-solving skills

Candidate Profile

We are looking for technical, passionate and motivated individuals with a creative flair, adaptable approach, desire to learn, work and develop in a technically challenging, fast paced environment. The graduate will be given exposure to all aspects of the business, so someone with a burning curiosity to learn the inner workings of a high-performing technology company would fit in perfectly. We are not looking for an instant expert but graduates with the hunger to learn, develop and contribute to Graphcore\'s future.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Knowledge of semiconductor design and manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of PCBA/server design and manufacturing principles
• Demonstrable data analysis skills and comfortable communicating using data

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.

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