Electronics Lab Technician

Electronics Lab Technician Overview

This role sits within Graphcore’s Bristol laboratory environment and focuses on keeping electronics labs running smoothly, safely and efficiently so engineering teams can carry out their work without delay. The position is part of the Laboratory team, which supports the installation, upkeep, repair and modification of electronic systems, cables and equipment used across the company’s labs. In practice, the job combines hands-on lab support, equipment care, asset control, documentation and day-to-day operational assistance for cross-functional engineering groups.

Graphcore describes itself as a leading AI compute company developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure designed to accelerate the next wave of AI progress and broaden access to AI solutions. The organisation is part of the SoftBank Group and says its workforce brings together people from a wide range of backgrounds, including AI researchers, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects. The company highlights a culture built around learning, innovation and collaboration.

What you will do

• Keep the Bristol electronics laboratories operating effectively on a daily basis, making sure the facilities, tools, equipment and processes are ready for engineering use.
• Install, configure and calibrate laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, power supplies and similar instruments.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks to preserve equipment availability, safety and reliability.
• Maintain a laboratory environment that is orderly, clean and aligned with health and safety expectations.
• Monitor electrostatic discharge protections, check that controls remain effective and escalate any problems that need corrective action.
• Support the control of laboratory assets, including tools, equipment and other tracked items.
• Manage the movement of goods in and out of the lab for equipment, components and related materials.
• Help engineering teams prepare test benches, configure equipment and get technically ready for hardware bring-up, validation and characterisation work.
• Write, update and maintain operating procedures, work instructions and other guidance used by laboratory users.
• Provide practical assistance to people using the lab, including advice on safe use of equipment and routine lab processes.
• Assist with board, cable and wire modifications while following agreed procedures and quality requirements.
• Keep thorough and accurate records for equipment, maintenance work, assets and laboratory processes.
• Recognise routine issues in the lab, then resolve them where possible or escalate them promptly to the right colleagues.

About the laboratory team

The laboratory group supports the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic systems and equipment within Graphcore’s facilities. The team works closely with engineering functions to set up test benches, troubleshoot everyday lab issues and ensure equipment remains safe, available and dependable. It also looks after technical documentation, manages tools and test equipment, and helps maintain efficient, high-quality laboratory operations.

What the company is looking for

• Experience working in an electronics lab or another technical environment with similar demands.
• Hands-on understanding of electronic test equipment, including how to set it up, calibrate it and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ESD controls and safe practices in an electronics laboratory.
• Ability to follow technical procedures accurately and keep clear records.
• Practical experience with equipment maintenance, lab organisation or asset tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality, safety and reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering and operations teams.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing tasks and supporting lab users.

Nice-to-have experience

• Experience supporting hardware bring-up, validation or characterisation activities.
• Experience with soldering, rework, cable assembly or board-level modifications.
• Familiarity with calibration processes, asset management systems or goods in/out workflows.
• A technical qualification in electronics, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Background in semiconductor, electronics, computing hardware or other advanced technology R&D settings.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality processes, equipment documentation or standard operating procedures.

How to apply

Applications are submitted through Graphcore’s online application form. Candidates are asked to provide contact details, upload a CV and cover letter, and answer questions about their legal name and UK right-to-work status. The form also includes optional profile and referral questions, along with confidential demographic questions used only for statistical and inclusion purposes. The page indicates that the application is powered by Greenhouse.

Additional notes

The posting does not specify a remote or hybrid arrangement; it is presented as a Bristol, UK laboratory role and is therefore an onsite position. The application form asks whether the applicant has the legal right to work in the UK and requests the applicant’s right-to-work status, but it does not say whether sponsorship is offered or not.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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