Manufacturing Operations Graduate

Graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Retirement planning support

Phantom equity

Workplace experience

Peace of mind protection

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Flexible benefits

Optional benefits

Job summary

Graphcore's Bristol Manufacturing Operations Graduate role supports silicon packaging and PCB assembly production while analyzing performance data and using test design to investigate issues. You will help improve quality, cost and delivery through data-driven decisions.

You'll collaborate with Product Test, Quality and Supply Chain teams across the UK, Taiwan and India, bringing fresh ideas and contributing to audits, process control and BOM management while learning from experienced engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Knowledge of semiconductor design and manufacturing principles for PCB assemblies and servers.
• Experience with Python, Linux, Bash and Git for data analysis and scripting.
• Ability to explain findings and support decisions with evidence.

Responsibilities

• Support silicon packaging and PCB assembly production in Bristol.
• Analyse performance data and use test design to investigate hardware/software issues.
• Contribute to quality planning, audits and process control.
• Assist with component selection and bill of materials management.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Evidence-based decision making

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field

Tools

Python

Linux

Bash

Git

Job description

Put your engineering knowledge to work on how advanced AI hardware moves from design into manufacture. As a Manufacturing Operations Graduate, you'll support silicon packaging and printed circuit board assembly production in Taiwan. You'll analyse performance data and use test design to investigate hardware and software issues, helping improve quality, cost and delivery. You'll also contribute to quality planning, audits and process control, alongside component selection and bill of materials management.Your team and support You'll join Manufacturing Operations in Bristol, working alongside Product Test, Quality and Supply Chain. Colleagues across the UK, Taiwan and India collaborate with design teams and development partners to solve manufacturing challenges. Experienced engineers and operations specialists will support you as you contribute to decisions guided by data and customer requirements. Bring your questions and ideas, listen to other perspectives and explore better ways of doing things. Take responsibility for your work and speak up when you spot a problem or need support.

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field
• Knowledge of semiconductor design and manufacturing principles, and an understanding of design and manufacturing principles for printed circuit board assemblies and servers
• Experience using tools such as Python, Linux, Bash and Git
• Data analysis skills, with the ability to explain findings and support decisions using evidence

You can demonstrate these skills through coursework, a dissertation, laboratory work, research, personal or team projects, or other relevant experience. Tell us what you built or investigated, how you approached it and what you learned., Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities.

At Graphcore, we're building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You'll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together.

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• 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
• Electric Vehicle Scheme: Choose an electric vehicle and lease it through salary sacrifice
• 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 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.