Shock Vibration and Transportation Engineer

About Graphcore

At Graphcore were building the future of AI a team of semiconductor software and AI experts with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter part of the SoftBank Group backed by significant long-term investment we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity Graphcore is expanding its teams around the are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

Job Summary

We are looking for a ShockVibration& Transportation Engineer to ensure the reliability of AI hardware systems including components servers and rack-level products.

This role focuses on transportation validation mechanical reliability and packaging performance under real-world conditions. The engineer willbe responsible forexecuting ISTA-based testing analyzing failures and providing practical debug solutions to improve product robustness and shipment readiness.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products can safely withstand globallogisticsenvironments while meeting performance and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Plan and execute shock vibration and transportation tests for AI components servers and rack systems

• Develop test plans based on ISTA and ASTM standards and real-worldlogisticsconditions

• Perform testing including:

• Random vibration sine sweep and mechanical shock

• Packaged vibration drop and incline impact

• Lead packaging validation and shipment strategy:

• Evaluate protection performance vs cost

• Define assembly vs disassembly approach for shipment

• Conduct mechanical inspection and liquid cooling validation:

• Identifystructural damage and leakage risks

• Execute functional validation during/after testing (system stress program)

• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigation

• Provide debug solutions and design/packaging improvements

• Analyze test data (PSD resonance) and generate reports

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ODM partners

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical or related field

• Experience in shock vibration or transportation testing

• Familiar with ISTA standards and vibration/shock fundamentals (PSDGrms)

• Knowledge of mechanical failure mechanisms (PCB solder connectors)

• Strong debug and root cause analysis skills

Preferred

• Experience with AI servers or data center hardware

• Knowledge of liquid cooling systems

• Familiar with ASTM / JEDEC / IEC standards

• Experience in packaging design and rack-level shipment

• Familiar with failure analysis tools (X-ray cross-section etc.)

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; were 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.