Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer

The posting, as Graphcore wrote it

Manufacturing Test Engineer – Server Hardware

Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer to support high-volume server manufacturing from board-level test through system-level production test. This role will work closely with an ODM manufacturing partner to define, implement, validate, and optimize the manufacturing test strategy for L6 board-level products , including ICT, MDA, and Board Functional Test , as well as support L10 system-level manufacturing test .

The ideal candidate has strong experience in server hardware manufacturing, Linux-based test environments, diagnostic test coverage, fixture requirements, yield improvement, and root cause corrective action processes. This role requires both technical depth and hands-on manufacturing execution experience, with the ability to drive best practices across test development, factory readiness, quality planning, and ongoing production support.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test Strategy and Planning

• Work with ODM partners to define and execute the manufacturing test strategy for L6 board-level production .
• Develop and review test plans covering:
• In-Circuit Test, or ICT
• Manufacturing Defect Analyzer, or MDA
• Board Functional Test
• Diagnostic coverage requirements
• Manufacturing line test flow
• Failure detection and containment strategy
• Ensure test plans provide appropriate coverage for board-level defects, assembly issues, component-level failures, and functional performance requirements.
• Partner with hardware engineering, design validation, diagnostics, operations, quality, and ODM teams to align manufacturing test coverage with product risk areas.

L6 Board-Level Test Development and Deployment

• Define requirements for board-level test stations, fixtures, test software, diagnostic content, and production test infrastructure.
• Support the development, validation, and release of board functional tests into the ODM manufacturing environment.
• Review ICT and MDA coverage reports and drive improvements to ensure adequate manufacturing defect detection.
• Define pass/fail criteria, test limits, data collection requirements, retest rules, and failure handling processes.
• Support bring-up, debug, and qualification of manufacturing test processes during NPI and production ramp.

L10 System-Level Manufacturing Test

• Support deve

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, and manufacturing escape prevention.

• Experience working with global manufacturing teams and offshore ODM sites.

Key Success Measures

• Complete and production-ready L6 test plan covering ICT, MDA, and Board Functional Test.
• Successful deployment of board functional test into L6 and L10 manufacturing environments.
• Clearly defined manufacturing line, station, and fixture requirements.
• Strong diagnostic coverage aligned to product risk and manufacturing defect modes.
• Stable test processes with low false-failure rates and scalable execution time.
• Improved first-pass yield and reduced manufacturing defect escapes.
• Timely root cause identification and corrective action closure for yield and quality issues.
• Adoption of manufacturing test and quality best practices across ODM production lines.

We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and want to build a work environment where everyone is happy, productive and respectful so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, just let us know.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• Generous annual leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Enhanced healthcare coverage: Private medical insurance alongside Taiwan's National Health Insurance scheme for added peace of mind
• Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
• Family healthcare options: The opportunity to extend healthcare coverage to your family members
• Financial protection: Life and critical illness insurance to help safeguard you and your loved ones.
• Proactive wellbeing support: An annual health assessment allowance to help you stay on top of your health
• Eye care reimbursement: Support towards the cost of maintaining your vision and eye health