About Graphcore
At Graphcore, we're building the future of AI compute, We're a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack—from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we're delivering key technology into the rapidly growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the enormous opportunity ahead, we're expanding our teams around the world and bringing together exceptional people to solve some of the toughest engineering challenges in artificial intelligence.
What you'll be doing
We're looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Component Engineer to join our Manufacturing Operations team in the UK. You'll play a key role in ensuring our products are built using the highest quality electronic and electro-mechanical components. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality and Supply Chain teams, you'll support both new product introduction and volume manufacturing by driving component selection, qualification and lifecycle management. You'll also work directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners to minimise supply risk and enable the successful delivery of Graphcore's next generation AI hardware.
The Team
You'll join the Manufacturing and Technology Process team within Graphcore's Operations organisation. The team is based across Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan and is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes across wafer fabrication, package assembly and PCBA subcontract manufacturing. Working closely with both internal engineering teams and external manufacturing partners, the team ensures our products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the selection, evaluation and qualification of electronic and electro-mechanical components to meet product design and manufacturing requirements.
- Create and maintain approved component lists and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Arena PLM and related engineering systems.
- Ensure components and products comply with relevant industry standards covering quality, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Research emerging component technologies to support future Graphcore products and manufacturing capabilities.
- Assess component availability, manage lifecycle and obsolescence risks, and develop alternative sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and external contract manufacturers to resolve component-related issues.
- Support supplier engagement and qualification activities, including occasional international travel to supplier and manufacturing partner sites.
Candidate Profile Requirements:
- Strong experience managing electronic components throughout their lifecycle within a high-technology manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of BOM management and component sourcing tools such as Arena and SiliconExpert.
- Excellent understanding of electronic components, datasheets and key electrical parameters.
- Good knowledge of PCB manufacturing and SMT assembly processes.
- An understanding of the relationships between silicon, package and PCB design.
- Experience working with global electronics suppliers and offshore contract manufacturers.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across global engineering and operations teams.
- Experience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI.
- A BEng, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent industry experience).
What we'll bring
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance, private medical insurance, a health cash plan, dental cover, pension contributions matched up to 5%, life assurance and income protection. We also offer generous parental leave, an employee assistance programme supporting physical and mental wellbeing, complimentary healthy food and snacks in our central Bristol office, and our own barista bar. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this position.
