Vicor Corporation

Design Engineer

Vicor Corporation$85K — $100K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE required; MSEE preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in switch mode power supply design.
  • Extensive knowledge of high frequency switching topologies and control architectures.
  • Proficient in high frequency magnetic design and power conversion analysis.
  • Familiar with simulation tools like SIMetrix, Pspice, and MATLAB.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills acquired through experience.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and development of VPS power supply products.
  • Build and test circuits on breadboards for new electrical technologies.
  • Conduct electrical evaluations and comprehensive testing of products.
  • Gather, analyze, and prepare data from various experiments and tests.
  • Perform failure analysis using multiple analytical techniques.
  • Assist in the preparation of prototype kits for verification testing.
  • Collaborate with internal teams for seamless product introduction and manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Rich career development and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects within power supply technology.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Opportunity to work closely with Sales and Applications Engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Support design and development activities on VPS power supply products. Design activities include, but not limited to:
o Build circuits on breadboards to test new electrical circuitries.
o Perform electrical evaluation of products.
o Collect and prepare data from a wide variety of experiments, electrical testing, and analytical evaluations.
o Perform failure analysis using a variety of analytical techniques.
o Process prototype kits for verification testing and design approval for the qualification of products.
Use technical skills in engineering analysis, coupled with technical skills in high frequency switch mode power supplies and topologies for power supply circuits / systems.
Must demonstrate ability to evaluate electrical components and circuitry for use in complex power components.
Support sustaining engineering activities for the existing product lines.
Support existing product designs and customer interface with Sales and Applications Engineering.
Design elements include electrical design, component selection, simulation/test, PCB layout and assembly and product specification.
Develop product planning schedules, write test and qualifications plans and originate objective specifications.
Work closely with internal organizations to ensure smooth introduction and manufacture of highly reliable product.
Provide full product documentation, which includes bill of materials, test specifications and assembly and PC board drawings.

Education / Qualifications

BSEE, MSEE preferred
5+ years of experience in switch mode power supply design
Extensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies, and control architectures
Specific power conversion design skills include: high frequency magnetic design, power conversion circuit design and analysis, circuit simulation, layout considerations, feedback control theory, and EMC compliance.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented
Excellent team and individual contributor leadership skills
Outstanding organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with simulation tools (SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Pspice, OrCAD, Mathcad, MATLAB, Excel, etc.).
Experience and working knowledge of firmware is a plus

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.

About Vicor Corporation

Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and power systems for converting electrical power worldwide. The company offers a range of brick-format DC-DC converters and configurable products; complementary components; and input and output voltage, and output power products, as well as electrical and mechanical accessories. Its products are used in aerospace and defense electronics, enterprise and high performance computing, industrial equipment and automation, telecommunications and network infrastructure, and vehicles and transportation markets applications. The company markets its products through a direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. Vicor Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Vicor Corporation
Size
1,027 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.9 million
5 Year Trend
+12.4%
Revenue
$296.5 million
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