Sr. Mechanical Engineering Aide

Job Description •    Assist Engineers with the creation and assembly of custom Thermal/Mechanical fixtures by creating and sourcing mechanical/machined parts, hardware, and plumbing components for liquid cooling test fixtures •    Support Mechanical/Thermal Engineers with the thermal evaluation of DC-DC and AC-DC component power supplies •    Prepare power supply modules for testing by adding test leads, thermocouples, and components •    Assemble power supply modules into custom mechanical/thermal test fixtures which include thermal management solutions, electrical wiring and digital communication interfaces •    Setup basic electrical test equipment to record Voltage, Current, Power and Temperature •    Capture thermal and electrical data using semi-automated test equipment during power supply evaluations •    Prepare test data for presentation to Engineers using Microsoft Excel •    Maintain a list of mechanical and electrical test equipment and track calibration dates •    Access corporate databases to gather product specs and production test data •    Interface with various engineering groups to resolve product performance and test setup issues Education / Qualifications •    Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent •    4-7+ years of experience in an Engineering Aide or Technician role •    Hands on experience fabricating parts for lab scale test fixtures using amateur/DIY manual machine tools •    Ability to use a mill drill, band saw, tap and die set, calipers and gauges to prepare/modify copper and aluminum blocks and heat sinks for thermal test setups •    Ability to solder basic components to a PCB and create wiring and cabling assemblies for test setups •    Extensive knowledge of hardware, fasteners, fittings and experience procuring required hardware for test fixtures from common industrial suppliers (Granger, McMaster – Carr, Digikey, etc.) •    Familiarity with fluid and temperature measurement devices and techniques including chillers and Peltier thermoelectric plates •    Ability to setup liquid cooling solutions, cold plates and plumb chillers with pressure and flow gauges •    Excellent communications skills with the ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenges •    Proficient with basic electronic lab equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, power supplies, power analyzers, electronic loads and DAQs (data acquisition units) •    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 •    Hands on working knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits and power •    Ability to read and understand schematics, engineering drawings, prints and understand tolerances Experience with the following is a plus: •    Software: Lab View, Solid Works, Flir Thermal Studio •    Hardware: Flir thermal cameras, Oscilloscopes •    Solid understanding of hear transfer concepts and thermal resistance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability Compensation Data Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 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.

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