Manufacturing Operations (Product Test) Summer Intern 2027

What you’ll work on

Put your engineering foundations to work exploring how advanced AI hardware is tested, diagnosed and improved. 

As a Test Engineering Intern in our Product Test and Diagnosis team, you’ll contribute to practical work across silicon, boards, server blades or rack-scale systems. Depending on your project, you may develop automated test solutions, run system-level tests and analyse the results. 

Your work will help the team improve how Graphcore tests and understands its products. It’s a chance to see how manufacturing test connects design, validation and performance in use, while contributing to a defined project or set of activities. 

How you’ll learn and grow

Over the 12 weeks, you’ll build practical experience in semiconductor test and diagnosis through the work your project focuses on. 

Running tests, analysing data and investigating issues will help you connect your studies with real hardware, develop your technical judgement and explain your findings. Working with engineers who improve test tools and processes will give you a clearer view of the areas you enjoy and might want to explore further. 

Your internship is a chance to explore a future at Graphcore. Depending on your performance and the roles available, there may be an opportunity to join one of our graduate programmes once you’ve graduated. 

What we’re looking for

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience 
• An understanding of electronics or printed circuit board (PCB) fundamentals, with an interest in semiconductor technology, manufacturing, test or validation 
• Programming or scripting experience, ideally with Python 
• The ability to use data to investigate problems and communicate your findings, demonstrated through practical work involving electronics, embedded systems, validation, or automation  

Previous industry experience is not required. Tell us what you built or investigated through university projects, laboratory work, research, personal projects or other relevant experience, how you approached it and what you learned. 

Familiarity with Linux, Bash or Git would be useful. These are additional strengths, rather than essential requirements. 

Benefits

• Flexible working: Find a balance between your internship and life outside work 
• 5 days of annual leave: Take time to rest and recharge during your 12-week internship 
• Life in the office: Get to know your colleagues in spaces designed for collaboration, with free food, a great selection of ice cream and an on-site barista 
• Learning and development: Build your skills and explore your interests with access to O’Reilly, our online learning platform 

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.