Joblaze summary

In the role of Lab Technician at Graphcore, the individual is responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring a safe environment for engineering teams working on AI hardware. Key skills include proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting electronic test equipment, as well as a solid understanding of electrostatic discharge controls and laboratory safety protocols. This position is well-suited for someone with experience in electronics laboratories, particularly those who can mentor junior colleagues and communicate effectively across disciplines. The team emphasizes collaboration and adherence to defined laboratory practices, contributing to a supportive work culture.

Joblaze insights

Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on Graphcore's careers page November 8, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Lab Technician role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Bristol, UK.
Where is the role based?: Graphcore is hiring for this position in Bristol, UK.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Lab Technician role at Graphcore.

From the original posting

About the job

Keep Graphcore’s Bristol laboratories safe, reliable and ready for engineers to test AI hardware.

As a Lab Technician in DC Engineering, you’ll support the facilities behind hardware bring-up, validation and characterisation. You’ll help engineering teams use electronic systems and test equipment safely and effectively.

Your preventative maintenance and troubleshooting will help keep laboratory equipment available for engineers’ work. By checking electrostatic discharge controls, you’ll help protect the hardware being developed and tested.

You’ll set up and calibrate test equipment, manage laboratory assets, and support board, cable and wire modifications. You’ll also oversee goods coming into and leaving the laboratories.

Beyond equipment support, you’ll shape standard operating procedures for multidisciplinary laboratory teams. Your technical guidance will help colleagues meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements in their everyday work.

The team and culture

The Laboratory team supports engineering groups with installations, repairs and equipment modifications. You’ll work with engineers to understand their technical requirements and get test benches ready within project timescales.

The team maintains accurate technical documentation and works to defined laboratory practices. You’ll contribute practical guidance and help junior colleagues develop their skills.

What we’re looking for

Experience working in an electronics laboratory and a practical, resourceful approach to technical problems.
Ability to set up, calibrate and troubleshoot electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analysers and power supplies.
Understanding of electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and laboratory health and safety requirements, with experience applying safe working practices.
Experience repairing and modifying PCB assemblies to IPC-7711/21 and J-STD-001 standards, and inspecting assemblies to IPC-A-610.
Experience assembling cables and wire harnesses from drawings to IPC-620 standards.
Clear communication across engineering disciplines, with the ability to meet project timescales and mentor junior colleagues.

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.

Benefits

Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
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, cycle to work scheme and dental cover

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.

Access to controlled technology

Some roles at Graphcore involve access to technology subject to U.S. export control regulations. Depending on the role, we may need to assess whether export authorisation is required, taking account of factors such as work location, citizenship and immigration status. Where authorisation is required, this may affect whether or when you can start the role. We’ll explain any relevant requirements during the recruitment process.

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.

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.

Bring your practical electronics skills to Graphcore’s Bristol laboratories. Apply to join the team.

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