Component Engineer

Graphcore is a SoftBank-owned AI-compute company developing AI processors, systems, and software for machine-learning workloads.

Bristol, United Kingdom
About Graphcore

Graphcore develops Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs) and the Poplar SDK for building and running machine-learning applications. It continues operating under the Graphcore name as a wholly owned SoftBank Group subsidiary.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will support component selection, evaluation and qualification for new product introduction and volume manufacturing. You will manage specifications, approved lists and bill-of-material revisions, identify component risks and alternatives, and assess enabling technologies. You may travel to supplier sites.

Requirements

  • Electronics knowledge, including component parameters, datasheets and component selection
  • Knowledge of bill-of-material management and component-sourcing systems such as Arena and Silicon Expert
  • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and SMT assembly processes
  • Ability to understand silicon, package and PCB-design dependencies
  • Experience working with electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Electronic Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience
  • Mandarin Chinese communication ability

Responsibilities

  • Select, evaluate and qualify electronic components
  • Support new product introduction and volume manufacturing
  • Manage component specifications, approved lists and bill-of-material revisions
  • Identify component risks and develop practical alternatives
  • Assess enabling component technologies for future products
  • Work with manufacturing, test, quality, supply-chain, supplier and manufacturing partners
  • Travel to supplier sites as required

Benefits

  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Eye care cover
  • Annual health assessment
  • Phantom equity
  • Office spaces designed for collaboration