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Staff Manufacturing Product Engineer

graphcore
Bristol
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">About us</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Graphcore</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">  </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">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.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop">  </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">As part of the SoftBank Group, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Graphcore</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Graphcore’s</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> 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 </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">engineers</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and systems architects, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Graphcore</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Job Summary</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Staff Manufacturing Product Engineer, you will be working closely with the Graphcore Design and Test Engineering teams, Quality and Supply Chain Management in support of NPI development and volume production. You will work with Design Engineering to ensure product is manufacturable and with Supply Chain to identify suitable suppliers. You will work closely with the contract manufacturers to provide day to day manufacturing support as well as continuous improvements in manufacturing capabilities, quality and yield.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You will develop an understanding of Graphcore products and link the manufacturing processes to key product performance metrics. You will be expected to understand, analyse and develop relevant manufacturing KPIs and metrics and be comfortable with the use and development of leading-edge data analysis tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Team</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The role will be as part of the Manufacturing Technology team at Graphcore. This team is part of the Manufacturing Operations department and has members in Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes at the wafer foundry, package assembly and PCBA subcontractors based in Taiwan. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide input into the hardware design team to ensure optimum manufacturability and ensure timely and focussed DfM feedback to the PCB and system design teams. </span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understand the capabilities of the contract manufacturer and ensure good alignment between their capabilities and the hardware design. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with the Contract Manufacturer to identify and drive improvement activities in L6 assembly</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Investigate, research and develop new and novel technologies for next generation products with suppliers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work with the quality team to drive yield improvements and partake in activities internally and externally at L6 and L10 system assembly partner(s)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage external engineering relationships at our manufacturing partners during NPI and the early stages of volume manufacture</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert in L6 and L10 manufacturing methods and able to provide expert support in volume manufacture to understand and resolve issues as and when they arise. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive data analysis methods and requirements for volume production data</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with product engineering and quality to drive system quality improvements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support customer engagements as required</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">This position will require travel to Taiwan. Other global travel may be necessary to sub suppliers and customers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Essential Skills:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong fault diagnosis, problem solving and failure analysis skills, eg ICT to SMT debug</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience and expertise in PCB assembly and test processes (L6) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Practical experience in the assembly and test of complex PCBAs either in-house or at a Contract Manufacturer</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of L10 mechanical design, system build; ideally for HPC products</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of manufacturing execution and engineering data collection systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to understand the interaction between silicon, package and PCB assembly in order to provide DfM feedback to design teams and optimise manufacturing yield</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience and demonstrable knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies employing tools such as DMAIC, SPC and DoE, and with lean six sigma methods</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work on own initiative as well as in cross functional and cross regional teams by employing strong interpersonal skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in working with leading edge suppliers in Semiconductor Manufacture, PCB Manufacturer and Contract Manufacturers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Degree level education in electronic or mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related subject</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Desirable</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Green Belt accreditation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of advanced node wafer fabrication technologies as well as package assembly processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies such as 2.5D and 3D integration, large copper pillar flip chip packages, advanced thermal management solutions etc</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Benefits</strong></span></h2>
<p>In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental

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