Power Electronics Engineer

Graphcore; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a Junior Engineer, Power Engineering to aid in design, test, and development of the power delivery components from grid to chip. The role is based in Milpitas, CA and will involve primarily on-site work in the power electronics laboratory.

You will collaborate with the Power Engineering team to validate hardware, test fixtures, loads, and test environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering required or equivalent.
• Basic familiarity with power electronics systems operation.
• Experience testing electronic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate the power chain components from chip to grid.
• Assemble, validate, and operate test hardware and fixtures to simulate conditions and evaluate performance.
• Test and employ custom components designed by the Power Team to support the Graphcore power architecture.
• Support the transition of designs from test/validation into manufacturing and production environments.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power test equipment

Job description

About Us

Graphcoreis a globally recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data center hardware that provide the specialized processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.

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.

Job Overview:

Graphcore is seeking a Junior Engineer, Power Engineering to aid in design, test, and development of the power delivery components from grid to chip. You will work closely with members of the Power Engineering team to ensure the infrastructure we build meets customer requirements as well as attaining standards of performance, reliability, and scalability.

This role will be based in Milpitas, CA and will involve primarily on-site work in the power electronics laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Perform test and validation of the various components in the power chain from chip-to-grid.
• Assemble, validate, and operate test hardware including the overall test environment, test fixtures, loads, and other devices to simulate various conditions and to evaluate the performance of the power chain. Testing includes basic function testing, robustness and reliability testing, high-power cycle testing, high-bandwidth power testing, energy storage testing, and numerous other types of tests involved in AI power system validation.
• Test and employ custom components that the Power Team may design to support the Graphcore power architecture.
• Support the transition of system designs from test and validation into the manufacturing and production environments

Required Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of Power Electronics desired.
• Basic familiarity with power electronics systems operation
• Experience testing electronic systems
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communicationand teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with new technologies in AI and data center infrastructure.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary,Graphcoreoffers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people ofdifferent backgroundsand experiences;we’recommittedto building an inclusive work environment that makesGraphcorea great homefor 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 yourequireany reasonable adjustments.