Engineering Aide- HPC

Job Summary

The applications in which our products are used are typically in the higher-performance, higher-power segments of the market segments we serve. Our products are sold worldwide to customers ranging from small to large global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers (CM’s) and internationally to distributors who support their supply chains. Our Advanced Products serve customers concentrated in the High Performance Computing, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial and Automotive markets. Applications range from powering advanced processors in server motherboards and artificial intelligence accelerator cards and systems, server rack power conversion, radar systems, industrial automation, instrumentation, test equipment, solid state lighting, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and mild hybrid and pure electric vehicle (EV) automobiles. Our Brick Products serve customers in aerospace and defense electronics, industrial automation, industrial equipment, instrumentation and test equipment, and transportation (notably in rail and heavy equipment applications).

Job Description

The Product Development Engineering Aide contributes to the development of new products and systems by supporting engineers in the design, prototyping, system testing, characterization, validation and documentation of new products and systems.  The Product Development Engineering Aide is also responsible for managing and maintaining the lab, equipment and component inventory as well as BOMs (Bill of Material) for PCBs. 

Specific responsibilities include:
•    Working closely with Product Development Engineers on projects involving Vicor Power Components
•    Performing bench testing and characterization of new products and systems for datasheets, application notes, and model correlation/validation
•    Generating test procedures and complete reports documenting the results of experiments, and testing performed on the bench 
•    Rapid prototyping, troubleshooting and testing of new circuits and components which work with Vicor power components at a system level
•    Building complex thermal-mechanical assemblies for air cooled and liquid cooled systems
•    Soldering and rework of components, ICs and mechanical assemblies to aid in testing, or repairing/replacing damaged components
•    Maintaining laboratory and equipment, keeping records of calibrations, researching and testing new equipment, assembling equipment into test racks and managing the stock of components in the lab
•    Aiding in the generation of new schematics and PCB designs, creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Material) and working closely with either contract manufacturers or operations to assemble PCBAs

Education / Qualifications

•    Associates degree or 5+ years experience as technician, technical aide, or engineering aide.
•    Familiarity with lab equipment used in the characterization and design of power supplies and systems (oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, EMI analyzers, loads, sources, etc.)
•    Proficiency soldering and reworking small surface mount components with good accuracy and cleanliness. IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification a plus
•    Ability to methodically approach tasks and projects, manage time, and document results and procedures with minimal supervision
•    Familiarity with office tools (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)  CAD (especially Altium) a plus
•    Experience working with high voltage DC/DC or AC/DC power supplies/loads and power systems is a plus
•    Troubleshooting skills with basic power systems a plus
•    Experience designing or assembling thermal-mechanical systems including liquid cooling 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 EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $70,000 - $87,000
Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.