Engineering Aide - Plating

Vicor Corporation•Andover, MA

2d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Vicor is expanding its vertically integrated core printed circuit board operations and is seeking an Engineering Aide to support daily production in Copper Plating. The role assists engineers with technical tasks and project support, including equipment setup, process monitoring, data collection, and preparation of summaries and reports. The Engineering Aide works under the close direction of senior personnel and provides multifunctional technical support. The position supports qualification of new production processes, maintains ownership of a designated process or capability, and may provide backup support for other processes. It creates process routings and part-specific travelers, produces data to monitor and improve processes, and prepares process documentation and operator training materials. The role also supports chemical operations, equipment installation and debugging, and daily coordination with operators to maintain continuous production. Training is provided in chemical handling and proper storage by material classification, as well as respirator and PPE use. The role requires daily handling of chemicals, the ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds, and being on one's feet throughout the day. Some Saturday work is required, with flexibility to work second shift or weekends as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience supporting manufacturing or production engineering operations.
Associate degree, technical certification, or significant related industry experience.
Experience qualifying new process equipment.
Solid problem-solving, reporting, manufacturing quality, and quality-principle skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent writing and organizational skills.
Willingness to work with and handle chemicals daily.
Ability to move or lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to be on one's feet all day.
Some Saturday work is required; flexibility to work second shift or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with engineering to qualify new production processes.
Create process routings and part-specific travelers for daily production, including process- and location-specific requirements such as electrolytic copper thickness and plating recipe selection.
Train and lead operators in following established documentation.
Generate data to monitor and improve processes.
Write process documentation and develop operator training to release new processes.
Maintain ownership of a predetermined process or capability in support of engineering, and provide backup for other processes or capabilities as needed.
Generate process documentation and train operators across all three shifts as required.
Use knowledge of chemistry and equipment to start up, operate, and shut down chemical operations.
Fill process chemicals to support production, including making up process tanks and replenishment adds.
Support new equipment installation and debugging in connection with process and product qualification.
Work with operator staff daily to align priorities and ensure continuous process operations.