Associate Test Engineer

Vicor; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to assist in designing, building, and supporting proprietary Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) hardware and software. You will develop test modules in USTA using C and Visual Basic across platforms, and work with embedded microcontrollers.

You will analyze instrumentation (GPIB, VXI, PXI, Serial) and document progress while collaborating with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize tests and procedures.

Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering degree.
• 0–2 years of related co-op or internship experience.
• Able to learn quickly and grasp technical concepts.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Solid understanding of analog, digital and power electronics.
• Working knowledge of Windows XP/7 and embedded OS.
• C++ and Visual Basic programming experience preferred.
• Experience with databases (Oracle/SQL/ODBC) a plus.
• Knowledge of power supply testing, analog/digital hardware and Altium.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and support proprietary ATE hardware/software.
• Develop test software modules for USTA on multiple platforms.
• Analyze and select instrumentation components (GPIB, VXI, PXI, Serial).
• Provide documentation throughout software/hardware development.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on new test procedures.
• Support and optimize existing ATE with Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills

C++

Visual Basic

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Windows XP/7 knowledge

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

USTA (Universal Software Test Architecture)

GPIB

VXI

PXI

Serial

Altium

Oracle/SQL/ODBC

Job description

Job Summary

Vicor is a place where engineers see the impact of their work every day. We’re an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide a hands-on opportunity to further innovate and advance the topologies, control systems, components and packaging of our power modules and the power delivery networks that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

Job Summary

Vicor is a place where engineers see the impact of their work every day. We’re an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide a hands-on opportunity to further innovate and advance the topologies, control systems, components and packaging of our power modules and the power delivery networks that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

This position is based at our Lincoln, RI office

Job Description

• Assist in the design, build and support of proprietary Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) hardware and software for a variety of analog components and assemblies.
• Develop test software modules for USTA (Universal Software Test Architecture) using existing and newer software tools (C, Visual Basic) on a variety of computer platforms as well as Embedded uControllers.
• Analyze and implement "off the shelf" instrumentation components (GPIB, VXI, PXI, Serial).
• Provide documentation at all stages of software/hardware development.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to assist in the development of new test procedures.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to support and optimize existing ATE.

Education / Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering
• 0 – 2 years of related co-op/internship experience.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand technical materials and concepts.
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of analog, digital and power electronics.
• Must possess a working knowledge of WindowsXP and Windows7, and embedded Operating Systems.
• Programming experience with high-level object oriented languages C++. Visual Basic programming experience is also desirable.
• Experience with Databases (Oracle, SQL or ODBC) a plus.
• Knowledge of power supply testing, analog & digital hardware involving power electronics, drafting tools, PCB layout tools (Altium) are all highly desirable.

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: $84,500 - $90,000

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.

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 Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.