Engineering Aide - Test

Vicor Corporation • Andover, MA

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About The Position

Vicor is an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world to assemble the power modules that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

The Engineering Aide - Test will be a critical member of the team supporting Test Engineering in the design and construction of proprietary ATE hardware and software for a variety of analog components and assemblies. This is an exciting position for someone looking to join a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in design or test engineering support.
• Comprehensive knowledge in DC-DC power electronics and basic electrical principles.
• Experience in operating and maintaining Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Proficiency in soldering and a solid understanding of component types and ratings.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and test specifications.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and resolve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Must be knowledgeable of basic lab equipment such as power supplies, voltmeters, digital multimeters, function generators, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, current probes, and differential probes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are critical for success in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD software for schematics and layouts (e.g., Altium, AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Windows, Visual Basic, and .NET is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, construction and support of proprietary Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) hardware and software for a variety of analog components and assemblies, in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Construct, analyze and debug test and product related circuits.
• Conduct and document detailed experiments and perform software, hardware and product qualifications.
• Support Test Engineers with new product development and assist in testing existing products in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineers to design, build, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits for product testing.
• Determine specific test setup requirements, troubleshoot product issues and ensure successful project execution.
• Build custom test equipment for use in our automated test systems.
• Document all data and information taken on tests of products along with testing and validating specifications of products.
• Provide test support to other departments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree