PLM System Administrator
The PLM System Administrator at Graphcore will oversee and enhance the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring the accuracy, traceability, and accessibility of product information. This role is situated within the Configuration Management team of Manufacturing Operations, which is dedicated to maintaining precise and controlled engineering data. Graphcore, a British semiconductor company founded in 2016, specializes in developing accelerators for AI and machine learning, notably through their Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU). In July 2024, Graphcore became a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group, continuing to operate under its own name. (graphcore.ai)
In this position, the administrator will be responsible for configuring workflows, managing permissions, and implementing system controls within the PLM system. They will provide user support, address issues, and facilitate system updates and improvements. The role offers extensive exposure across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain departments, granting significant ownership of critical business systems.
Candidates should have hands-on experience administering PLM, document management, or other business-critical systems, with a solid understanding of product data, revisions, engineering change, release control, workflows, and governance. Strong capabilities in user administration, access control, issue resolution, data quality, and controlled information management are essential. Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, or supply chain teams is also required. The ability to manage competing priorities independently, with attention to detail and clear stakeholder communication, is crucial.
Graphcore offers a comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited annual leave, up to 5% matched pension, phantom equity, flexible working arrangements, office spaces designed for collaboration, free food, an on-site barista, health cash plan, income protection, and life assurance.
The company fosters a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, bringing together semiconductor, software, and AI experts to build the next generation of AI compute. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is backed by significant long-term investment, aiming to deliver key technology into the fast-growing AI ecosystem. The team is expanding globally, offering opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful impact on the company's products and the future of artificial intelligence. (graphcore.ai)