Electronics Laboratory Lead (UK)

EngineersOfAI; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore in Bristol is seeking an Electronics Laboratory Lead to own the safe, reliable operation of our electronics labs. You will manage test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, and goods in/out while guiding a technician team to support multidisciplinary users.

You will shape how our labs run, scale operations and enable fast, safe development across hardware bring-up, validation, and product test in a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership of electronics labs, including equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience with calibration, setup, and troubleshooting of lab test gear.
• Knowledge of ESD controls and lab safety practices.
• Experience coordinating external service providers for maintenance.
• Ability to plan, configure and support technical lab setups with engineering teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and manage technicians.

Responsibilities

• Own the safe, reliable operation of Bristol labs and facilities.
• Manage test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, and goods in/out.
• Lead maintenance planning and ensure technical readiness for projects.
• Build and guide a technician team supporting multidisciplinary lab users.
• Shape how labs run, scale operations, and support Graphcore's next stage.

Skills

Lab equipment expertise

ESD compliance

Safety standards

Lab setup collaboration

Subcontractor coordination

Leadership

Job description

About the job

Keep Graphcore's Bristol electronics laboratories ready for the teams building the future of AI compute.

As Electronics Laboratory Lead, you will own the safe, reliable operation of our Bristol labs. You will make sure facilities, equipment and infrastructure support critical work across engineering and operations.

Your impact will be felt across hardware bring up, validation, characterisation, manufacturing technology and product test. You will turn complex lab requirements into controlled, dependable environments where teams can move faster.

You will manage test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, goods in and out, maintenance planning and technical readiness. You will also build and guide a technician team that supports multidisciplinary lab users.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real ownership. You will shape how our labs run, scale and support Graphcore's next stage.

The team and culture

You will sit in our DC Engineering Team, working closely with Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Test and Diagnosis, Infrastructure Solutions and Hardware Engineering. Work happens through clear priorities, practical decisions and direct collaboration with the teams using the labs.

You will have the ownership to set standards, improve processes and solve problems before they slow delivery. Decisions are made close to the work, with safety, technical readiness and pace all held together.

Graphcore teams think big, act fast and speak up. In this role, you will bring structure to complex lab activity while helping engineers do their best work

What we're looking for

• Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, lab infrastructure, setup, calibration and troubleshooting
• Practical knowledge of ESD prevention, control systems, audits and training
• Deep understanding of health and safety requirements in electronics laboratory environments
• Ability to work with engineering teams to plan, configure and support technical lab setups
• Experience coordinating subcontractors for maintenance, calibration, upgrades or specialist technical services
• Leadership skills to build, manage and mentor a team of technicians

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 one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligencecompute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that willunlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespreadadoption of AI solutions across every industry.

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