Senior Component Engineer Bristol, UK

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 datacentre scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Component Engineer to join our Manufacturing Operations team in the UK. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Manufacturing, Test, Quality and Supply Chain teams to support both new product introduction and volume manufacturing. You’ll work with internal stakeholders, component suppliers and external contract manufacturers, managing the specification, selection and sourcing of components required to manufacture our products to the appropriate performance, reliability, quality and yield.

The role will be as part of the Manufacturing and Technology Process team at Graphcore. This team is part of the Operations group and has members in Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes at the wafer foundry, package assembly and PCBA subcontractors based in Taiwan.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the selection, evaluation, and qualification of electronic and electro-mechanical components to meet agreed design and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and maintain approved component lists and Bills of Material (BoM) revisions using the Arena BoM management, or other tools as required.
• Using published data, ensure components and products meet industry compliance requirements for quality, emissions, safety and the environment.
• Survey the market to identify or develop enabling component technologies for next generation products.
• Assess component supply risks, manage component obsolescence, and propose alternative sourcing solutions to ensure continuity of supply.
• Occasional global travel to supplier sites may be required.

Candidate Profile Requirements

• In depth working knowledge of BOM management and sourcing systems such as Arena and Silicon Expert.
• Excellent electronics knowledge and familiarity with component parameters and datasheets.
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing and SMT assembly processes.
• Ability to understand the interaction and dependencies between silicon, package and PCB design.
• Experienced in working with leading edge suppliers in electronic supply chain, preferably with offshore contract manufacturers.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate effectively across global teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to support component and supply chain decisions.
• BEng/HND Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.

What we’ll bring

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and a health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for 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 you require any reasonable adjustments.

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications.