Principal Board Test Engineer

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="135" data-end="148"><strong>About the job</strong></p> <p data-start="150" data-end="237">Define how Graphcore tests complex hardware before it reaches production and the field.</p> <p data-start="239" data-end="461">As Principal Board Test Engineer, you will lead advanced manufacturing test strategy for complex Circuit Card Assemblies. You will shape how Graphcore improves defect coverage, diagnostic resolution and production quality.</p> <p data-start="463" data-end="657">Your work will influence products, test architectures and manufacturing partners. You will define methods, evaluation criteria and technical approaches that help PTD move faster with confidence.</p> <p data-start="659" data-end="893">You will design and direct test strategies across optical inspection, X-ray inspection, in-circuit test, boundary scan and functional test. You will turn complex issues into clear decisions for engineering, suppliers and CEM partners.</p> <p data-start="895" data-end="1059">This is a senior technical role with real ownership. You will set direction, mentor engineers and help Graphcore build stronger test capability for future products.</p> <p data-start="1061" data-end="1081"><strong>The Team and Culture</strong></p> <p data-start="1083" data-end="1295">The Product Test and Diagnosis team detects, diagnoses and manages hardware defects across chips, boards and full systems. The team works close to design, manufacturing, silicon, software and systems engineering.</p> <p data-start="1297" data-end="1483">Work moves through hands-on investigation, clear technical judgement and direct ownership. You will be expected to act fast, speak up and take responsibility for test strategy decisions.</p> <p data-start="1485" data-end="1667">Decisions are shaped by evidence, design intent and manufacturing reality. You will help the team think big, challenge assumptions and raise engineering standards across disciplines.</p> <p data-start="1669" data-end="1691"><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p> <p data-start="1693" data-end="2277">· Deep expertise in manufacturing test for advanced, high-complexity Circuit Card Assemblies.<br>· Strong knowledge of electronics fundamentals, CCA manufacturing processes and defect mechanisms.<br>· Expertise in JTAG 1149.x boundary scan, iJTAG and embedded or processor-controlled functional test.<br>· Experience architecting, programming and debugging bed-of-nails MDA/ICT and board-level test systems.<br>· Capability to define tes