Design Engineer-VPS

Andover, MA, US

Job Function: Engineering

Req ID: 701

Vicor Corporation designs, manufactures and markets innovative, high performance modular power components, from bricks to semiconductor-centric solutions, to enable customers to efficiently convert and manage power from the wall plug to the point-of-load. Complementing an extensive portfolio of patented innovations in power conversion and power distribution with significant application development expertise, Vicor offers comprehensive product lines addressing a broad range of power conversion and management requirements across all power distribution architectures, including CPA, DPA, IBA, FPA and CBA. Vicor focuses on solutions for performance-critical applications in the following markets: enterprise and high performance computing, telecommunications and network infrastructure, industrial equipment and automation, vehicles and transportation and aerospace and defense electronics.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Working in the Vicor Power Systems design engineering organization, support design and development activities on AC-DC and DC-DC power supply products using VI Chip technology. Design support activities include, but not limited to:

Build circuits on breadboards to test new electrical circuitries.
Perform electrical evaluation of products.
Collect and prepare data from a wide variety of experiments, electrical testing, and analytical evaluations.
Perform failure analysis using a variety of analytical techniques.
Process prototype kits for verification testing and design approval for the qualification of products.
Must demonstrate ability to evaluate electrical components and circuitry for use in complex power components.
Work closely with internal organizations to ensure smooth introduction and manufacture of highly reliable product.
Create documentation of the product, which includes bill of materials, test specifications, and experimental data.
Write reports, standard operating procedures for test methods and analytical procedures.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
Demonstrated analytical skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to learn quickly and understand technical materials and concepts
Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented
Self-Starter who is detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience and working knowledge of firmware is a plus
Experience in PSpice simulation tools is a plus
Experience in MathCAD is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Vicor is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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