Electronics Lab Manager Bristol, UK in West Bromwich

Keep Graphcore’s Bristol electronics laboratories ready for the teams building the future of AI compute.As Electronics Laboratory Manager, you will own the safe, reliable operation of our Bristol labs. You will make sure facilities, equipment and infrastructure support critical work across engineering and operations.Your impact will be felt across hardware bring up, validation, characterisation, manufacturing technology and product test. You will turn complex lab requirements into controlled, dependable environments where teams can move faster.You will manage test equipment, lab infrastructure, ESD controls, goods in and out, maintenance planning and technical readiness. You will also build and guide a technician team that supports multidisciplinary lab users.This is a hands-on leadership role with real ownership. You will shape how our labs run, scale and support Graphcore’s next stage.The team and cultureYou will sit in our DC Engineering Team, working closely with Facilities, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Test and Diagnosis, Infrastructure Solutions and Hardware Engineering. Work happens through clear priorities, practical decisions and direct collaboration with the teams using the labs.You will have the ownership to set standards, improve processes and solve problems before they slow delivery. Decisions are made close to the work, with safety, technical readiness and pace all held together.Graphcore teams think big, act fast and speak up. In this role, you will bring structure to complex lab activity while helping engineers do their best workWhat we’re looking forStrong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, lab infrastructure, setup, calibration and troubleshootingPractical knowledge of ESD prevention, control systems, audits and trainingDeep understanding of health and safety requirements in electronics laboratory environmentsAbility to work with engineering teams to plan, configure and support technical lab setupsExperience coordinating subcontractors for maintenance, calibration, upgrades or specialist technical servicesLeadership skills to build, manage and mentor a team of techniciansBenefitsGenerous annual leaveUp to 5% matched pensionPhantom equity – share in Graphcore’s successOffice spaces designed for collaborationFree food and an on-site baristaHealth cash planIncome protectionLife assuranceAlong with other benefits you can choose from (private medical insurance, dental plan etc)We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.Join the team at GraphcoreGraphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligencecompute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that willunlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespreadadoption of AI solutions across every industry.As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family ofcompanies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies.Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence andensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad rangeof skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicondesigners, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings togetherdeep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AIcompute.