Shock Vibration and Transportation Engineer
Graphcore is seeking a Shock, Vibration, and 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 will be responsible for executing ISTA-based testing, analyzing failures, and providing practical debug solutions to improve product robustness and shipment readiness.
Key responsibilities include planning and executing shock, vibration, and transportation tests for AI components, servers, and rack systems. The engineer will develop test plans based on ISTA and ASTM standards, perform various tests such as random vibration, sine sweep, mechanical shock, packaged vibration, drop, and incline impact. Additionally, the role involves leading packaging validation and shipment strategy, conducting mechanical inspections, liquid cooling validation, failure analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and ODM partners.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related field, with experience in shock, vibration, or transportation testing. Familiarity with ISTA standards and vibration/shock fundamentals (PSD, Grms) is essential, along with knowledge of mechanical failure mechanisms (PCB, solder, connectors) and strong debug and root cause analysis skills. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI servers or data center hardware, knowledge of liquid cooling systems, familiarity with ASTM/JEDEC/IEC standards, experience in packaging design and rack-level shipment, and proficiency with failure analysis tools such as X-ray and cross-section.
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company is committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. Flexible approaches to interviews and reasonable adjustments are available to accommodate diverse needs.
Graphcore is at the forefront of AI compute, developing hardware, software, and systems infrastructure that unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. Joining Graphcore offers the opportunity to work with a team of semiconductor, software, and AI experts, contributing to the future of artificial intelligence.