Lab Technician

EngineersOfAI; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working: Balance your work & 

Generous leave: Take time to rest,

Retirement planning support: Up to 5%

Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s

Workplace experience: Office spaces, +

Peace of mind protection: Income &life

Flexible benefits: Private medical &/d

Optional benefits: Dental cover, HCS,

Job summary

Graphcore Bristol laboratories require a practical Lab Technician to keep facilities, equipment and procedures running safely and efficiently.

You will support test benches, calibration, asset management and safe working practices while helping engineers move quickly from idea to evidence.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an electronics lab environment.
• Strong understanding of electronic test equipment, setup, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ESD prevention, health and safety practices.
• Experience repairing/modifying PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001.
• Experience with cable/wire harness assemblies to IPC-620 and IPC-A-610.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support lab benches, equipment configuration and test setups.
• Maintain safety, ESD controls and lab cleanliness.
• Assist with board modifications and cable assemblies.
• Develop and follow standard operating procedures for consistent lab work.
• Mentor junior team members and promote practical ownership.

Skills

Electronics lab experience

Test equipment setup/calibration

ESD safety knowledge

PCB modification/repair IPC standards

Cable/wire harness assembly experience

Clear communication & mentoring

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

IPC-7711/21 familiarity

IPC-A-610 inspection familiarity

Job description

About the job

Keep the labs running where Graphcore hardware moves from idea to evidence.

As a Lab Technician, you will help keep Graphcore’s Bristol electronics laboratories operational, safe, and ready for engineering work. You will support the facilities, equipment, procedures, and practical setups that enable hardware teams to move quickly.

Your work will directly shape the quality and reliability of lab operations across DC Engineering. From ESD controls to calibration, asset management, and technical readiness, you will help engineers focus on solving hard problems.

You will support test benches, equipment configuration, board modifications, cable work, and safe working practices. You will also develop standard operating procedures that help multidisciplinary teams work consistently.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in practical ownership. You will make the lab sharper, safer, and easier to use every day.

The team and culture

The Laboratory team keeps Graphcore’s Bristol labs ready for cross-functional engineering work. The team supports installation, maintenance, repair, modification, documentation, tools, assets, and test equipment.

Work happens close to the hardware, with technicians and engineers solving practical issues together. You will take ownership of lab readiness, respond quickly, and help teams keep moving.

Decisions are shaped by safety, evidence, technical standards, and clear working practices. You will be trusted to speak up, improve processes, and support others through guidance and mentoring.

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences.

What we're looking for

• Experience working in an electronics lab environment.
• Strong understanding of electronic test equipment, including setup, calibration and troubleshooting.
• Good knowledge of ESD prevention, health and safety, and safe laboratory working practices.
• Experience repairing and modifying PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience with cable and wire harness assemblies to drawings and IPC-620 standards, plus IPC-A-610 inspection.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach, with clear communication and the ability to mentor junior team members.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
• Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
• Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
• Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
• Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
• Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn

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 reco