Component Engineer

Role Summary

Shape the component choices that turn complex electronics designs into reliable, manufacturable products.

You’ll support component selection, evaluation and qualification across new product introduction and volume manufacturing.

Your decisions will help protect product performance, quality, yield and continuity of supply. You’ll identify component risks and develop practical alternatives.

Working across Manufacturing, Test, Quality and Supply Chain, you’ll manage component specifications, approved lists and Bill of Material revisions.

You’ll also explore enabling component technologies for future products. This role connects detailed electronics knowledge with real manufacturing and supply chain challenges.

The team and culture

You’ll join Graphcore’s Manufacturing and Technology Process team within Operations. The team works across Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan.

Your work will connect internal engineering teams with component suppliers and manufacturing partners. You’ll solve problems across component, PCB, package and manufacturing dependencies.

You’ll be expected to take ownership, surface risks early and use evidence to make sound decisions. Some global travel to supplier sites may be required.

Requirements

• Strong electronics knowledge, including component parameters, datasheets and component selection.
• Practical knowledge of BoM management and component sourcing systems, such as Arena and Silicon Expert.
• A good understanding of PCB manufacturing and SMT assembly processes.
• Ability to understand dependencies between silicon, package and PCB design.
• Experience working with electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers, plus strong stakeholder communication skills.
• Electronic Engineering qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively using Chinese speaking language (Mandarin)

Benefits

• Unlimited annual leave
• Medical & Life Insurance
• Eye Care Cover
• Annual Health Assessment
• Phantom equity – share in Graphcore’s success
• Office spaces designed for collaboration

Inclusion statement

• 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.

Join the team at Graphcore

• Graphcore is building the compute platform for the next generation of artificial intelligence. From advanced silicon to intelligent software, our technology is designed to unlock breakthroughs in AI and bring its benefits to every industry.
• As part of the SoftBank Group, we’re backed by one of the world’s most ambitious technology investors, working alongside companies shaping the future of AI. Together, we share a bold goal: to help enable artificial superintelligence and ensure it delivers meaningful impact at a global scale.

At Graphcore, you’ll work with people who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our teams bring together AI researchers, chip designers, software engineers and systems experts from a wide range of backgrounds. It’s an environment where we take on big challenges with curiosity and focus, move quickly and decisively, take real ownership of our work, and speak up to challenge ideas—stepping up to support each other and lead through action.

Want to shape the components and manufacturing decisions behind Graphcore’s next generation of products? Apply now and join the team.