Manufacturing Line Technician- 2nd Shift

Vicor Corporation; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor Corporation in Andover, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Line Technician for the 2nd shift (3-11 pm) to support production equipment, perform maintenance, and optimize setups. You will train operators and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across SMT and other automation systems.

The role requires 5+ years direct experience with production line equipment, read electrical schematics, and familiarity with PLCs. A 12.5% shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years directly supporting production line equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train and mentor manufacturing personnel.
• Experience reading electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial electronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on production equipment to meet schedules and ensure optimum operation.
• Provide technical support to production operators.
• Maintain and manage spare parts and inventories; determine inventory levels and supplies.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing data and trends.
• Work to improve setups and changeovers to maximize equipment capacity.
• Develop and improve equipment maintenance documentation.
• Support manufacturing and test engineering; participate in tests and studies for equipment/process qualification.
• Train and evaluate operators on process and equipment knowledge.

Skills

Production equipment maintenance

SMT equipment experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Tools

SMT pick and place

AOI equipment

Reflow ovens

Laser marking

PCB saw system

Job description

Manufacturing Line Technician- 2nd Shift

Andover, MA, US, 01810

Job Function: Operations

Job Summary

Vicor is 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 an opportunity to work with some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world to assemble the power modules that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

Hours for this role:

This is a 2nd Shift (3-11 pm) Monday - Friday

Job Description

• Perform scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs on VI Chip production equipment in order to meet production schedules and ensure optimum operation of machinery.
• Provide continuous technical support to production operators.
• Responsible for maintaining and purchasing spare parts, and supplies inventories; determining inventory levels, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; verifies receipt of such.
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works to improve; debug and optimize setups & change over. Will work to ensure that the area of responsibility fully utilizes equipment capacity.
• Develops and works to improve upon the equipment maintenance documentation.
• Provides support to the manufacturing and test engineering groups. May be asked to conduct tests and studies to support department efforts to qualify new equipment/processes and verify functionality of existing equipment/processes.
• Train and evaluate operators on process and equipment knowledge.

Education / Qualifications

• Self-motivated, hands on technician who can work well within a team environment.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience directly supporting production line equipment and systems such as: SMT pick and place system, AOI equipment, reflow ovens, automated glue dispense equipment, waterjetting, laser maker, PCB saw system and molding machines.
• Knowledge of the following equipment is a plus: Universal equipment (Genesis platform), Disco saw, Fico molding system, BTU reflow oven, Asymtek (Axion platform), Delta handler, Rofin laser, Stalhi lapping system, Siemens, etc.
• Must have proven success in identifying, troubleshooting and performing repairs of equipment with problems of a mechanical or electrical nature.
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
• Ability to train and mentor manufacturing personnel, and other engineering aide/maintenance technicians.
• Experience developing work instructions
• Must have strong mechanical system understanding aptitude and a working knowledge of pneumatics elements.
• Demonstrated electrical trouble shooting skills and ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experienced in programming and debugging automated equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC's, servos, and industrial electronics a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment with changing priorities.

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: $60,000 - $70,000

This position has a 12.5% shift differential

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.