Shock Vibration and Transportation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute shock, vibration, and transportation tests for AI components, servers, and rack systems
• Develop test plans based on ISTA and ASTM standards and real-world logistics conditions
• Perform testing including random vibration, sine sweep, mechanical shock, packaged vibration, drop, and incline impact
• Lead packaging validation and shipment strategy, evaluating protection performance vs cost
• Conduct mechanical inspection and liquid cooling validation to identify structural damage and leakage risks
• Execute functional validation during and after testing
• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigation
• Provide debug solutions and design/packaging improvements
• Analyze test data (PSD, resonance) and generate reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ODM partners

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field
• Experience in shock, vibration, or transportation testing
• Familiarity with ISTA standards and vibration/shock fundamentals (PSD, Grms)
• Knowledge of mechanical failure mechanisms (PCB, solder, connectors)
• Strong debug and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI servers or data center hardware
• Knowledge of liquid cooling systems
• Familiarity with ASTM, JEDEC, or IEC standards
• Experience in packaging design and rack-level shipment
• Familiarity with failure analysis tools such as X-ray or cross-section

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous annual leave policy
• Private medical insurance
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Annual health assessment allowance
• Eye care reimbursement

About the Company

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.