
Graphcore · Bristol
About the job Shape how Graphcore products move from hardware design into reliable volume manufacturing. As Staff Manufacturing Product Engineer, you will sup...
About the job
Shape how Graphcore products move from hardware design into reliable volume manufacturing.
As Staff Manufacturing Product Engineer, you will support NPI development and volume production across complex hardware products.
You will connect design, test, quality and supply chain decisions with real manufacturing outcomes.
Your work will help ensure products are manufacturable, resilient and ready for supplier capability. You will provide DfM feedback
that improves PCB and system design before issues reach production.
You will work closely with contract manufacturers, especially during NPI and early volume manufacture. You will drive yield
improvement, analyse production data and resolve L6 and L10 manufacturing issues.
This role suits someone who enjoys practical engineering ownership across design and production. You will travel to Taiwan and
work close to suppliers shaping next generation manufacturing technologies.
The team and culture
You will join the Manufacturing and Technology Process team within Operations. The team works across Bristol, Cambridge and
Taiwan, close to foundry, package assembly and PCBA partners.
Work happens through clear ownership, supplier engagement and fast feedback into design teams. You will speak up early when
manufacturability, yield or capability needs attention.
The team values evidence, responsibility and strong cross-regional relationships. Decisions are made through engineering
judgement, data and direct accountability for manufacturing performance.
What we're looking for
While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. If you meet most of our
essential criteria, we encourage you to submit an application and showcase how your background makes you a strong candidate.
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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.
Sponsorship
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa
applications for this role.
Join the Team at Graphcore
Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and
systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions
across every industry.
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. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits
are accessible to everyone.
Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI
research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to
solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.
If you want to turn hardware design into stronger manufacturing performance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help shape
how Graphcore products are built.
Description W ORK LOCATION: Ann Arbor, MI FLSA STATUS: Exempt S ALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $85,100 - $108,100 annually . This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment. SUMMARY The Production Engineer II is responsible for the plan and design of manufacturing processes required to produce solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The primary purpose and focus of the Production Engineer II is to maximize efficiency in the manufacturing process, while working collaboratively. R ESPONSIBILITIES The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties. Define manufacturing processes by creating work instructions, control plans, and PFMEA Maximizes manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing layout and operation of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization Analyzes and determines parts and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals Designs and tests product through the design, development, and validation process to integrate fluid-mechanical and electrical subsystems with the latest fuel cell technology Collaborate with research and development, product development engineers, and manufacturing staff to create high-tech products and patented devices Using the stage gate development process, track and manage resource allocation across multiple, simultaneous projects Use problem solving tools and techniques to urgently root cause issues Compile data and provide to Business Development team for periodic technical reports that keep our customers informed of project status and overall product development Ability to mentor other junior staff REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position: Bachelor’s Degree – BSME or related 2-4 years of experience working in a hands-on production environment 2+ years managing technical product development projects and handling multiple projects Successful application of engineering and manufacturing processes Worked with CAD in a product development or manufacturing environment Worked with machined, metal formed and plastic components Previous experience managing project work and designs on a variety of simultaneously running projects Ability to utilize MS Office and other engineering software programs Working understanding of Lean, DFMA, Six Sigma, and FMEA Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment Ability to manage multiple projects and be comfortable reacting to changing priorities Respond to and implement changes suggested in projects to the product design. Understand customer (internal and external) needs and anticipate requests Define what needs to be accomplished, consistently complete tasks. Takes responsibility for resolving a problem, regardless of where it belongs Obtain quality results while utilizing an appropriate level of resources Ability to make decisions based on incomplete data. Methodical and expedient in selecting options with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency E DGE AUTONOMY BENEFITS Matching 401(k) Paid PTO Paid holidays Medical, vision, and dental insurance Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability HSA and FSA Options Critical Care Plan Accident Care Plan Employee Stock Purchasing Program CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to 5 0 pounds as needed. EDGE AUTONOMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.
MANUFACTURING TEST ENGINEER – SERVER HARDWARE Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised 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. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer to support high-volume server manufacturing from board-level test through system-level production test. This role will work closely with an ODM manufacturing partner to define, implement, validate, and optimize the manufacturing test strategy for L6 board-level products, including ICT, MDA, and Board Functional Test, as well as support L10 system-level manufacturing test. The ideal candidate has strong experience in server hardware manufacturing, Linux-based test environments, diagnostic test coverage, fixture requirements, yield improvement, and root cause corrective action processes. This role requires both technical depth and hands-on manufacturing execution experience, with the ability to drive best practices across test development, factory readiness, quality planning, and ongoing production support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manufacturing Test Strategy and Planning * Work with ODM partners to define and execute the manufacturing test strategy for L6 board-level production. * Develop and review test plans covering: * In-Circuit Test, or ICT * Manufacturing Defect Analyzer, or MDA * Board Functional Test * Diagnostic coverage requirements * Manufacturing line test flow * Failure detection and containment strategy * Ensure test plans provide appropriate coverage for board-level defects, assembly issues, component-level failures, and functional performance requirements. * Partner with hardware engineering, design validation, diagnostics, operations, quality, and ODM teams to align manufacturing test coverage with product risk areas. L6 Board-Level Test Development and Deployment * Define requirements for board-level test stations, fixtures, test software, diagnostic content, and production test infrastructure. * Support the development, validation, and release of board functional tests into the ODM manufacturing environment. * Review ICT and MDA coverage reports and drive improvements to ensure adequate manufacturing defect detection. * Define pass/fail criteria, test limits, data collection requirements, retest rules, and failure handling processes. * Support bring-up, debug, and qualification of manufacturing test processes during NPI and production ramp. L10 System-Level Manufacturing Test * Support development and deployment of L10 system-level manufacturing test processes. * Port board functional tests into the L10 manufacturing environment where appropriate. * Ensure L10 test coverage validates system-level integration, board functionality, firmware readiness, thermal behavior, power behavior, I/O functionality, and platform health. * Work with ODM and internal engineering teams to ensure test execution is scalable, repeatable, and suitable for high-volume server production. Manufacturing Line and Fixture Requirements * Specify manufacturing line requirements for test station configuration, test sequencing, data capture, networking, tooling, and operator workflow. * Define requirements for test fixtures, cabling, adapters, load boards, debug interfaces, power delivery, signal access, and fixture maintenance. * Ensure fixtures and test stations meet manufacturing requirements for reliability, repeatability, safety, ease of use, throughput, and serviceability. * Drive fixture validation, correlation, preventive maintenance planning, and readiness for production ramp. Quality Planning, Yield, and Continuous Improvement * Create and maintain an overall manufacturing quality plan focused on yield, defect containment, test coverage, and production readiness. * Monitor manufacturing test yield, first-pass yield, failure pareto trends, retest rates, false failures, and escape risks. * Lead technical investigations into manufacturing test failures, quality excursions, and yield loss. * Drive structured root cause analysis and corrective action with ODM partners and internal stakeholders. * Define and track corrective actions, containment plans, and long-term process improvements. * Establish best practices for test development, test deployment, fixture readiness, failure analysis, data review, and manufacturing quality control. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Serve as the primary technical interface between internal teams and ODM manufacturing test teams. * Collaborate with hardware engineering, diagnostics, firmware, software, quality, supply chain, and operations teams. * Support NPI builds, pilot builds, production ramp, and sustaining manufacturing activities. * Communicate test readiness, risks, yield issues, corrective actions, and manufacturing quality status to program stakeholders. * Travel to ODM manufacturing sites as needed to support build readiness, test deployment, debug, and ramp activities. DIFFERENTIATORS * 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, hardware test engineering, or production test development. * Experience supporting high-volume server manufacturing or similar complex compute, networking, storage, or data center hardware products. * Strong understanding of board-level manufacturing test processes, including: * ICT * MDA * Board Functional Test * Diagnostic test execution * Manufacturing defect detection * Experience working directly with ODM, CM, or JDM manufacturing partners. * Hands-on experience with Linux-based test environments, including test execution, scripting, log collection, and failure triage. * Familiarity with server hardware architecture, including CPUs, memory, storage, networking, BMCs, firmware, power subsystems, and high-speed interfaces. * Experience defining test fixture requirements and supporting fixture bring-up, validation, and production readiness. * Strong understanding of manufacturing quality metrics, including first-pass yield, retest rate, defect paretos, failure analysis, and corrective action. * Demonstrated ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action across engineering and manufacturing teams. * Ability to review test logs, identify failure signatures, isolate issues, and determine whether failures are related to hardware, firmware, software, test process, or fixture design. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical issues, risks, and action plans. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with L6 board-level and L10 system-level manufacturing processes. * Experience porting board-level functional tests into system-level manufacturing environments. * Familiarity with server diagnostics, BMC interfaces, BIOS/UEFI, firmware update flows, hardware health checks, and system stress testing. * Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages used in manufacturing test automation. * Knowledge of manufacturing data systems, test result databases, yield dashboards, and factory analytics. * Experience with high-volume NPI, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot builds, and production ramp. * Familiarity with test coverage analysis, DFT/DFM principles, and manufacturing escape prevention. * Experience working with global manufacturing teams and offshore ODM sites. Key Success Measures * Complete and production-ready L6 test plan covering ICT, MDA, and Board Functional Test. * Successful deployment of board functional test into L6 and L10 manufacturing environments. * Clearly defined manufacturing line, station, and fixture requirements. * Strong diagnostic coverage aligned to product risk and manufacturing defect modes. * Stable test processes with low false-failure rates and scalable execution time. * Improved first-pass yield and reduced manufacturing defect escapes. * Timely root cause identification and corrective action closure for yield and quality issues. * Adoption of manufacturing test and quality best practices across ODM production lines. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and want to build a work environment where everyone is happy, productive and respectful so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, just let us know. USA Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 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.
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 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. * Job Summary We are looking for an experienced System Level Test Engineer to join our Product Test and Diagnosis Department (PTD). In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of System Level Test (SLT) solutions for next-generation AI processors. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the design and implementation of SLT hardware, software, automation, and characterization solutions that support silicon bring-up, yield learning, manufacturing readiness, and production deployment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical depth in semiconductor test and validation, a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, and a strong focus on product quality and manufacturability. The Team The Product Test and Diagnostics team’s role is to detect and manage hardware defects that arise from the manufacture and use of our products. This covers chips, boards and finished systems and takes place both in the manufacturing sites and in the field. Responsibilities and Duties * Lead development and deployment of SLT hardware and software solutions supporting silicon bring-up, characterization, yield learning, and manufacturing deployment. * Own major SLT workstreams and drive execution from requirements definition through deployment and production readiness. * Develop and integrate SLT test content in collaboration with Silicon Validation, Bring-up, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. * Lead development of SLT hardware including test boards, sockets, thermal solutions, instrumentation, and vendor engagements. * Develop and maintain SLT software frameworks, automation infrastructure, diagnostics, telemetry collection, and data analysis tools. * Drive characterization activities including voltage margining, frequency characterization, thermal characterization, and reliability screening. * Lead debug, failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and correlation activities across Simulation, ATE, Bench, SLT, and manufacturing environments. * Define and optimize test coverage, test time, screening effectiveness, DPPM, and manufacturing test strategies. * Support transfer of SLT solutions into OSAT and contract manufacturing environments and provide production ramp support. * Work closely with DFT teams to understand testability, observability, scan architectures, and manufacturing test requirements. * Contribute to definition of future SLT architectures, methodologies, and infrastructure requirements. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team. * Drive technical reviews, project planning, risk management, and execution tracking for assigned workstreams. * Collaborate with external vendors and industry partners to evaluate and deploy SLT platforms and solutions. Candidate Profile Essential: * Experience in System-Level Test, production test, characterization, or post-silicon validation of complex semiconductor products. * Strong understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, power delivery, signal integrity, board design practices, and advanced packaging technologies. * Knowledge of DFT methodologies including scan, JTAG, BIST, MBIST, boundary scan, and manufacturing test architectures. * Experience working with OSATs, contract manufacturers, and high-volume manufacturing environments. * Strong scripting, automation, and debug skills using Python, Tcl, Shell, Perl, or similar languages. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional activities. * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Desirable * Experience with System-Level Test (SLT), production test, characterization, or post-silicon validation of 2.5D/3D stacked semiconductor products. * Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies such as chiplets, CoWoS, SoIC, HCB, or other integration methods. * Experience with manufacturing test flows, OSAT engagement, and production ramp activities. . Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 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.