Senior Engineering Aide

Job Description

•   •    Support Engineers with the evaluation of DC-DC and AC-DC power supplies.  Perform evaluation and qualification testing on power supply components and assemblies to determine product temperature rise as a function of electrical load and thermal cooling environment
•    Working knowledge of electrical circuits and power conversion.  Ability to work with electrical and mechanical engineers to determine and implement test setup requirements for measuring input/output electrical conditions and thermal measurements
•    Ability to setup mechanical, electrical and thermal aspects for the required testing
•    Will often need to modify and construct new or existing test fixtures in order to improve test setups
•    Solid computer skills are essential including the ability to access and utilize information from existing corporate databases, data acquisition units and automated equipment
•    Excellent communications skills with the ability to compile and summarize findings in Excel and PowerPoint for internal distribution to engineers
•    Interface with various engineering groups to resolve product and setup issues 
•    Self-motivated individual capable of performing required tasks with minimal supervision.  
•    Ability to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and initiative to solve problems in a dynamic environment 

Education / Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:    
•    Associates Degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent
•    Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits and electrical Power 
•    7+ years of experience
•    Solid understanding of Microsoft office with a focus on Excel 
•    Proficient with basic electronic lab equipment including, voltmeters, power supplies, power analyzers, electronic loads and data acquisition units
•    Ability to track and maintain the calibration of all test equipment in the thermal lab
•    Solid understanding of schematics, assembly drawings and test specifications
•    Excellent soldering skills and the ability to prepare thermocouples

Experience with the following would be a plus
•    Ability to setup plumbing for liquid cooling test setups using chillers, pressure gauges and cold plates
•    Understanding of heat transfer concepts and thermal resistance
•    Basic machining skills and the ability to use a drill press and milling machine to prepare Cu or AL stock material
•    Experience using FLIR thermal cameras and related software
•    LabVIEW
•    Basic Oscilloscope functions

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: $80,000 - $88,000
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.