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Vicor · 23 hours ago

Senior Thermal Engineering Aide

Andover, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $88K/yr

7+ years exp

Vicor is a company specializing in power solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Thermal Engineering Aide to support engineers in evaluating DC-DC and AC-DC power supplies. The role involves conducting thermal testing, designing test setups, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve product issues.

AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingSemiconductorTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

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

Qualification

Thermal testingElectrical circuitsData acquisitionMicrosoft ExcelHeat transfer conceptsElectronic lab equipmentSoldering skillsBasic machiningFLIR thermal camerasCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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