Sr Product Development Engineer
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 a hands-on opportunity to further innovate and advance the topologies, control systems, components and packaging of our power modules and the power delivery networks that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace. This position provides direct exposure to new products and technologies, with opportunities to innovate and mature ground breaking solutions that represent the state of the art in power conversion. We are seeking engineers with analog skills, creativity, talent, experience and a drive for success in a collaborative work environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has strong analytical and problem solving skills, good background in analog electrical engineering, and experience designing power supplies or designing with power components. There are many opportunities to advance and increase responsibilities in Product Development Engineering in support of growing product lines.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in power electronics design and/or applications
- Excellent understanding of analog design and an analytical approach to engineering
- Proficiency in power electronics design and simulation software, such as MATLAB, LTspice, SIMPLIS, Altium, Power DC/Power SI or similar tools
- Understanding of feedback and control systems, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), design, and simulation
- Comfortable with lab equipment used in the characterization and design of power supplies and systems (oscilloscopes, DMMs, Network Analyzers, EMI analyzers, loads, sources, etc.)
- Ability to effectively present complex technical topics to internal and external audiences of different backgrounds
Nice To Haves
- MSEE a plus
- Experience with high-density PCB design principles, including HDI and advanced power delivery network (PDN) design is a plus
- Experience with digital design, and Python for bench automation is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare new product proposals and comprehensive design specifications, translating market and customer requirements into technical requirements
- Lead new product development activities, guiding products through the entire NPI process from concept to Release-to-Production (RTP)
- Develop system test boards, comprehensive test plans, and bench automation to support system verification, ensuring customer requirements are met. Conduct detailed bench validation and troubleshooting of power systems and customer applications
- Provide expert technical guidance and support to end customer for optimal development, and implementation of our power electronics solutions across the portfolio
- Serve as a technical resource between Vicor and its strategic customers. Proactively support the design-in of new and existing products into complex applications, including technical proposals, reference schematics, design reviews, and troubleshooting
- Define, and help develop state of the art models and tools to help customers select, design, and optimize their power solutions using Vicor Modules
- Develop and deliver all technical collateral, including datasheets, evaluation boards, reference designs, and application notes, necessary for a successful product launch
- Develop and deliver technical training material on new products and systems to Field Application Engineers (FAEs) and global sales teams
- Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Program Management, and Design teams to ensure seamless project execution and maximum customer satisfaction
Benefits
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
