Senior Thermal Engineering Aide

Vicor Corporation•Andover, MA

4d•$80,000 - $88,000

About The Position

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

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 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

Responsibilities

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
Work with electrical and mechanical engineers to determine and implement test setup requirements for measuring input/output electrical conditions and thermal measurements
Setup all mechanical, electrical and thermal aspects for the required testing in the thermal lab
Design, modify or construct fixtures and devices for specialized and improved test setups in the thermal lab
Access and utilize information from existing corporate databases, data acquisition units and automated equipment running LabVIEW
Compile and summarize findings in EXCEL and PowerPoint for internal distribution to engineers
Interface with various engineering groups to resolve product issues
Perform required tasks with minimal supervision
Solve problems in a dynamic environment