Hiring: Mechanical and Thermal Laboratory Technician Company: Graphcore Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:56:29 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, AutoCAD, CAD About the job Experience: •5 years of experience working in mechanical laboratories, machine shops, test labs, or similar technical environments. Required Skills: •Graphcore is a globally recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data center hardware that provide the specialized processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. •As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing. •Execute mechanical and thermal test plans to validate hardware designs and cooling solutions against performance objectives and industry standards. •Perform functional, thermal, and mechanical testing on server and data center hardware. •Support engineers in the testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and validation of new and existing hardware platforms. •Operate laboratory and machine shop equipment, including CNC milling machines, drill presses, and other fabrication tools. •Ensure test instruments and equipment are properly calibrated and maintained. •Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, specifications, test procedures, and engineering documentation. Qualifications: •Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred. •Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered, including experienced non-degreed candidates or candidates with degrees in unrelated disciplines. •Minimum of 5 years of experience working in mechanical laboratories, machine shops, test labs, or similar technical environments. •Knowledge of Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems and their implementation in server environments. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!