Test Technician

Graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore seeks a Test Technician for their Bristol office, collaborating with hardware and software teams to test and maintain test systems for next-generation AI products. The ideal candidate will have experience in electronics testing, strong programming skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork and improvements.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Dental coverage

Support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in developing test systems for complex electronics.
• Knowledge of PCIe, LPDDR, Ethernet.
• Proficiency in Python or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual testing of high-speed serial links and power supplies.
• Design GUIs for product control in testing.
• Automate tests using Python or LabVIEW.

Skills

Soldering

Teamwork

Communication

Debugging

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute.

It develops hardware, software, and systems infrastructure to enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs and facilitate widespread AI adoption across industries.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is among an elite family of companies responsible for transformative technologies. Their shared vision is to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and make its benefits accessible to all.

Graphcore’s diverse teams include AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers, and systems architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Job Summary

We seek a high-quality Test Technician to join our team. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software development teams to test products and maintain test systems supporting preproduction testing. You will report to the Hardware Test team lead. Our test team is embedded within the hardware team. We value proactive team players who take ownership of their tasks and seek to improve test solutions. We welcome candidates interested in developing GUI control and test automation skills.

The Team

The Hardware Test team is part of a larger Hardware group responsible for delivering advanced accelerators for machine learning, collaborating with Silicon, Firmware, and Production teams during product development.

Responsibilities and Duties

The successful candidate will work within the Hardware Engineering Team to manually test preproduction designs and help automate testing systems. Responsibilities include testing and debugging high-speed serial links, power supplies, and slower protocols like JTAG, I2C, and I3C, along with low-level PCB debugging.

Develop understanding of Graphcore hardware and software products, applying this knowledge in testing environments. Tasks include:

• Manual testing of high-speed SERDES, PCIe Gen 6, and 112/224Gb PAM4 Ethernet using oscilloscopes, BERTs, and VNAs.
• Designing GUIs for product control in testing environments.
• Developing test systems for Graphcore’s Machine Learning Accelerators at system and board levels.
• Transferring preproduction test knowledge to the production team.
• Improving test coverage.
• Automating tests using Python or LabVIEW.

You will work closely with internal teams and third-party support technicians, ensuring effective communication and contributing to the efficiency of the Hardware Team.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in developing test systems for complex electronics
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Soldering, PCB rework, and wiring loom skills
• Knowledge of LPDDR, PCIe, and Ethernet
• Experience with switch-mode power supplies
• Knowledge of Linux
• Understanding of PCBA production testing methods like ICT and SLT
• Proficiency in Python or LabVIEW

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, private medical insurance, health cash plans, dental, pension (up to 5%), life assurance, income protection, parental leave, and support programs. Our Bristol office features healthy snacks and a barista bar. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a flexible interview process and reasonable adjustments upon request.

Sponsorship

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support at this time.

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