Vicor is the leader in high-performance power modules, enabling customer innovation with easy-to-deploy modular power system solutions for power delivery networks that provide the highest density and efficiency from source to point-of-load. We continuously advance the density, efficiency and power delivery capabilities of our power modules by staying on the forefront of distribution architectures, conversion topologies and packaging technology. Vicor serves customers in enterprise and high-performance computing, industrial equipment and automation, robotics, UAVs, vehicles and transportation, satellites, and aerospace and defense.Job SummaryJob 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 / QualificationsBSEE, MSEE preferred5+ years of experience in switch mode power supply designExtensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies, and control architecturesSpecific 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 skillsAbility to be self-motivated and detail orientedExcellent team and individual contributor leadership skillsOutstanding organizational, communications, and interpersonal skillsFamiliarity with simulation tools (SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Pspice, OrCAD, Mathcad, MATLAB, Excel, etc.).Experience and working knowledge of firmware is a plus
