Test Engineering Internship 2027

Who you are

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• An understanding of electronics or printed circuit board (PCB) fundamentals, with an interest in semiconductor technology, manufacturing, test or validation
• Programming or scripting experience, ideally with Python
• The ability to use data to investigate problems and communicate your findings, demonstrated through practical work involving electronics, embedded systems, validation, or automation
• Previous industry experience is not required. Tell us what you built or investigated through university projects, laboratory work, research, personal projects or other relevant experience, how you approached it and what you learned
• Familiarity with Linux, Bash or Git would be useful. These are additional strengths, rather than essential requirements

What the job involves

• As a Test Engineering Intern in our Product Test and Diagnosis team, you’ll contribute to practical work across silicon, boards, server blades or rack-scale systems
• Depending on your project, you may develop automated test solutions, run system-level tests and analyse the results
• Your work will help the team improve how Graphcore tests and understands its products
• It’s a chance to see how manufacturing test connects design, validation and performance in use, while contributing to a defined project or set of activities
• You’ll join the Product Test and Diagnosis team in Bristol, within Manufacturing Operations. The wider team spans Bristol, Cambridge, India, the US and Taiwan, developing test strategies across the full product lifecycle
• You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on practical tasks close to the hardware. You can ask for help as you investigate results and develop tools, with support as you take ownership of your project or activities
• Decisions are shaped by test results, clear data and thoughtful problem solving. As an intern, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, share your findings and try out ideas, with support from experienced engineers as you learn
• Over the 12 weeks, you’ll build practical experience in semiconductor test and diagnosis through the work your project focuses on
• Running tests, analysing data and investigating issues will help you connect your studies with real hardware, develop your technical judgement and explain your findings. Working with engineers who improve test tools and processes will give you a clearer view of the areas you enjoy and might want to explore further
• Your internship is a chance to explore a future at Graphcore. Depending on your performance and the roles available, there may be an opportunity to join one of our graduate programmes once you’ve graduated

The application process

• Start date: June 2027
• Applications deadline: Midnight 29th November

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: We believe you should have a good work-life balance. Everyone’s situation is different, so we offer flexible working arrangements and start and finish times, allowing you to choose when to work from home or come into the office
• Wellbeing: We want to ensure that our employees have the resources and support they need to prioritise their health and wellbeing
• Healthcare: We offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to our employees to help them take care of their health and that of their loved ones
• Progression: We prioritise learning and development as an integral part of our culture at Graphcore. Our Talent Development team is dedicated to equipping all our employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to enhance their skills and reach their full potential in their careers
• Pension: We believe that our employees deserve the best when it comes to planning for their future
• Income Protection: Graphcore understands that unforeseen circumstances can happen, and we want to ensure our employees have the necessary financial security in place