Salary Band: $139,700 - $189,000

About Us

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.

We are looking for a Characterisation and Bring-Up engineer to work with Architecture, Silicon Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Operations (device manufacture) and Product teams to help create and execute the bring-up and characterisation of our cutting-edge silicon devices and system platforms.

Graphcore design and develop leading edge silicon processors and high-power high-speed blade systems at the forefront of AI technology. As such you will need to develop a detailed understanding of our silicon and platform products. Your role will be to create and execute bring-up and characterisation plans of our silicon devices in systems to show that they will operate correctly over all conditions in the final product. You will concentrate on automated and manual testing of systems in the lab and datacentre. The results will be integrated with data from other teams to provide the complete characterisation solution for the product. For example, a large amount of device testing can be performed by the production test team using high-speed production test equipment.

Role Overview

Graphcore is seeking an experienced and hands-on Health & Safety Program Manager to develop and lead comprehensive safety and operational programs for Graphcore’s data center labs and facilities. This role is responsible for establishing electrical and operational safety frameworks, authoring and maintaining critical procedures, implementing equipment management systems, and deploying scalable training programs to support safe and efficient operations.

You will partner closely with engineering, facilities, and compliance teams to embed safety into all aspects of lab and datacenter operations, ensuring Graphcore meets or exceeds industry standards while enabling innovation at speed and scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Safety Program Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Electrical Safety Policy aligned with NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.

• Define and maintain a PPE Requirements Matrix.

• Establish and lead a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program for energized systems.

• Lab Operations & Procedures

• Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all critical lab operations.

• Develop Equipment Qualification Protocols and Emergency Response Procedures.

• Partner with Facilities and Engineering to integrate safety into all operational workflows.

• Near-Miss and Incident Management

• Establish a near-miss and accident reporting system to collect, track, and analyze safety events.

• Conduct root-cause analyses and drive timely corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain visibility of all incidents and safety observations, ensuring lessons learned are communicated across teams.

• Internal Audit & Compliance

• Maintain readiness for internal and external audits.

• Track compliance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Partner with global HSE, Security, and Compliance teams to align standards and procedures.

• Training & Competency Development

• Develop and deploy training and certification programs across teams and sites.

• Deliver onboarding and refresher safety training for technical staff and contractors.

• Coordinate with other compliance functions to ensure unified safety training delivery.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Safety), Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of professional experience in technical or industrial environments.

• 5+ years working in high-power electrical systems in data centers, semiconductor, or engineering lab settings.

• Proven success in developing and implementing safety management systems and incident reporting frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to author and maintain technical SOPs and operational documentation.

• Experience managing liquid cooling systems, high-voltage safety, and DC power operations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. 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.