Senior Engineering Aide-Thermal Job at Vicor Corporation, Andover, MA

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  • Vicor Corporation
  • Andover, MA

Job Description

Job Description

• Support Engineers with the evaluation of DC-DC and AC-DC power supplies. Perform evaluation and qualification testing on these products with a primary emphasis on thermal testing to determine product temperature rise as a function of electrical load and thermal cooling environment. Participate in mechanical testing to determine product response to varied mechanical environments
• 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 all mechanical, electrical and thermal aspects for the required testing in the thermal lab
• Will often need to design, modify or construct fixtures and devices for specialized and improved test setups in the thermal lab
• Solid computer skills are essential including the ability to access and utilize information from existing corporate databases, data acquisition units and automated equipment running LabVIEW
• 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 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

• 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 oscilloscopes, 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
• Ability to setup plumbing for liquid cooling test setups using chillers, pressure gauges and cold plates 
• Solid understanding of heat transfer concepts and thermal resistance
• Solid understanding of schematics, assembly drawings and test specifications
• Excellent soldering skills and the ability to prepare thermocouples
• 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

 

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.

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