Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Test

The applications in which our products are used are typically in the higher-performance, higher-power segments of the market segments we serve. Our products are sold worldwide to customers ranging from small to large global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers (CM’s) and internationally to distributors who support their supply chains. Our Advanced Products serve customers concentrated in the High Performance Computing, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial and Automotive markets. Applications range from powering advanced processors in server motherboards and artificial intelligence accelerator cards and systems, server rack power conversion, radar systems, industrial automation, instrumentation, test equipment, solid state lighting, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and mild hybrid and pure electric vehicle (EV) automobiles. Our Brick Products serve customers in aerospace and defense electronics, industrial automation, industrial equipment, instrumentation and test equipment, and transportation (notably in rail and heavy equipment applications). Job description : Job Summary This position does not support Visa sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered. This position will work as part of the Test Engineering Team and will be responsible for coming up with creative design solutions for our unique test sockets and fixtures in an effort to support fast growing and cutting edge Power Converter technology. With goals of introducing new products into production, come challenges of supplying robust socketing solutions for High Power Converters. As new products become mainstream, we look to automate test capabilities again with design challenges for high volume production. Job Description Utilizing Solidworks, come up with creative solutions for designing test sockets for new product designs to meet mechanical and electrical properties. Produce all the necessary documentation to produce these socket designs for prototypes. Work with the Test Engineering team to evaluate new socket performance and improve existing socket / fixture performance. Introduce designs into production and monitor their performance and reliability. Work towards automating designs into Handling or Robot style equipment for high volume production. Review new product designs for compatibility with process capability to support and influence successful New Product Development. Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions. Work with machine shops, suppliers, equipment manufacturers, tooling and raw materials to produce sockets / fixtures. Education / Qualifications B.S in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 6 months to a year of professional design engineering experience, gained through co-op or other professional employment. SolidWorks experience required. Ability to understand and work with mechanical engineering drawings and 3-D models and infer critical dimensions applicable to designs. Demonstrated skills in creative problem solving. Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment. Solid writing and organizational skills. 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 : $75,000 - $85,000 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.