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Graphcore .Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It develops hardware, software and systems infrastructure to unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for transformative technologies, with a vision to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and make its benefits accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams bring together AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects in a culture of continuous learning and innovation.Responsibilities And Duties

Development of mass production, test and development PCBs for Graphcore’s family of processors. Includes:Schematic and Footprint library creation and management.Bill of Materials generation and version control.Liaison with procurement and manufacturing operations teams for new, obsolescent and end of life parts.PCB Manufacturing and assembly data pack generation.PCB Supplier liaison and management.PCB layout.Candidate Profile

Essential

Five or more years’ experience in:Schematic and layout component part library generation and management.Creating footprints to allow multi-sourced components.Creating in-house design constraints to meet different assembly house rules.Expertise in design for manufacture, assembly, and test of the PCB.Parts list generation and version control, experience in a Product Lifecycle Management tool, such as Arena an advantage.Export of PCB design data for signal integrity, thermal and mechanical design tools.Generation and control of manufacturing data packs for PCB and assembly subcontractors.Mentor or Cadence PCB design flow for schematic capture, design constraints, PCB layout.Knowledge of HDI PCB stackups, via structures, controlled impedance signal routing.Understanding of layout techniques for the control of EMC, crosstalk and interference.A rigorous approach is required to ensure designs work correctly the first time.Independent working and the taking of responsibility, with excellent cooperative and communications skills to work in a small team environment.Desirable

Experience working in a small team in a startup environment, participating in all parts of the development cycle from concept to supporting manufacture, assembly and customers.Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive work environment. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.Sponsorship

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

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