Lab Technician

Job Summary

Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all

industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised

artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows

innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference.

As an Electronics Laboratory Technician you will be part of the team responsible for the Bristol

laboratories within Graphcore ensuring the lab facilities are always operational and available to

support cross-functional operations. You will also help develop and implement standard operating

procedures to ensure compliance with ESD, safety, quality and regulatory standards, and other

relevant policies.

The Team

The Laboratory team supports the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic

systems, cables, and equipment within the laboratory. Providing support to cross-functional teams

to troubleshoot issues to ensure reliable and safe operation of all lab equipment. The team also

maintains accurate technical documentation, manages tools, assets, and test equipment, and

contributes to efficient, high-quality technical operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the installation, setup, and calibration of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic

analysers, power supplies, etc).

• Execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety

requirements.

• Check and maintain ESD countermeasures.
• Responsible for asset management and goods in/out process for the laboratories.
• Support engineering teams in setting up test benches, configuring equipment, and ensuring

technical readiness for hardware bring up, validation, and characterisation.

• Generate standard operating procedures providing technical guidance, training, and procedures

to support the requirements of multidisciplined lab teams.

• Support engineering teams with board, cable, and wire modifications.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Experience in working in an electronics lab environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic test equipment, including setup, calibration, and

troubleshooting.

Job Description Template 2024 • Good understanding of ESD prevention and controls.

• Working knowledge of health & safety requirements in an electronics laboratory, ensure safe

working practices are implemented and controlled.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in the laboratory environment,

ensuring setups meet technical requirements while adhering to defined working practices and

project timescales.

• Experience in Repair and Modification of PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001

standards.

• Experience in cable and wire harness assemblies to drawings and IPC-620 standards.
• Experience in IPC-A-610 Inspection.
• A pragmatic approach, the ability to improvise and get the job done.
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team.
• Effective communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience using asset management systems including tracking of test equipment, security-

controlled devices, and calibration status.

• Experience in collaborating with external subcontractors for technical services including periodic

maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, facilities upgrade, or specialist equipment

maintenance.