Graduate, Manufacturing Operations (Product Test) 2027

What you’ll work on

Put your engineering knowledge to work on how advanced AI hardware moves from design into manufacture. 

As a Manufacturing Operations Graduate across Product Test, you’ll rotate through teams that turn complex AI technology into reliable products. You’ll support silicon package assembly, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) production, component selection and bill of materials (BoM) management. 

You’ll analyse manufacturing and product performance data, investigate issues and help shape tests that support better engineering decisions. Your work will help Graphcore deliver high-quality hardware through global manufacturing partners, including production activity in Taiwan. 

How you’ll learn and grow

During the two-year programme, rotations will help you build broad foundations across manufacturing, quality, product test and supply chain. 

Hands-on work will show you how engineering decisions affect product quality and delivery. You’ll learn to connect manufacturing data with product performance, investigate problems and use tests to compare approaches and guide improvements. 

Working with specialists across the group will help you understand how each part of the manufacturing process fits together. You’ll build your technical judgement and communication skills as you explain findings and contribute to decisions, with experienced colleagues around you to support your development. 

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field 
• Curiosity about semiconductor manufacturing, PCBA production or server hardware 
• Comfort using data to investigate problems, explain findings and support decisions, with a practical approach to testing, learning and improving your work 
• Exposure to Python, Linux, Bash, Git or similar engineering tools 
• Bring clear communication, willingness to take ownership of your work and openness to sharing your observations when something needs attention  

You can demonstrate these skills through coursework, a dissertation, personal or team projects, research, or other relevant experience. Tell us what you built or investigated, how you approached it and what you learned.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
• Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
• Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
• Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
• Electric Vehicle Scheme: Choose an electric vehicle and lease it through salary sacrifice
• Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
• Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn

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.