Board Manufacturing Test Engineer

Country: UK

2026-04-29T17:41:50

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.

The Product Test and Diagnosis team requires more expertise and experience in the area of board / PCBA hardware test as part of our mission to deliver the high quality manufacturing test solutions that our advanced technology products require. The role requires close interaction with the hardware design team and other parts of the PTD team in order to define and develop appropriate test solutions using techniques such as boundary scan and embedded functional test.

The Product Test and Diagnosis 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.

Analysis of PCB design testability
Analysis of PCB design susceptibility to manufacturing defects
Definition and development of test solutions based on that analysis
Deployment and support of tests in factory and field environments

Candidate Profile

Essential:

Experience in manufacturing test of advanced electronic systems
Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of electronics
Thorough understanding of SMT / PCB manufacturing processes and failure mechanisms
Thorough understanding of JTAG 1149 boundary scan test techniques
Experience in the local and remote use of test instruments (Oscilloscopes, DMM's, Clock generators, SMU's, PSU's, etc.)
Ability to work with internal teams such as software, silicon design and hardware design
Ability to work with external board test partners
Ability to solve problems in complex electronic systems
Good communication skills

Several years of experience in a relevant environment
Appreciation of AOI and AXI process capability.
Experience in programming and using board test systems including Bed -of-nails ICT systems
Experience in the implementation of ISP and OBP solutions

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and 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

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Organization

Graphcore

Engineering

Place

UK

Bristol

South West England

BS12PH

GeoCoordinates 51.455299 -2.591900

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Board Manufacturing Test Engineer

2026-05-13T16:43:18

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Experience in manufacturing test of advanced electronic systems
Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of electronics
Thorough understanding of SMT / PCB manufacturing processes and failure mechanisms
Thorough understanding of JTAG 1149 boundary scan test techniques
Experience in the local and remote use of test instruments (Oscilloscopes, DMM's, Clock generators, SMU's, PSU's, etc.)
Ability to work with internal teams such as software, silicon design and hardware design
Ability to work with external board test partners
Ability to solve problems in complex electronic systems
Good communication skills
Several years of experience in a relevant environment
Appreciation of AOI and AXI process capability.
Experience in programming and using board test systems including Bed -of-nails ICT systems
Experience in the implementation of ISP and OBP solutions

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.
Analysis of PCB design testability
Analysis of PCB design susceptibility to manufacturing defects
Definition and development of test solutions based on that analysis
Deployment and support of tests in factory and field environments

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and 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.

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