Manufacturing Line Technician 3rd shift

Vicor Corporation; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor Corporation, a leader in high-density power modules, seeks a skilled maintenance technician for 3rd shift in Andover, MA. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on SMT and production equipment, support operators, and help optimize equipment utilization.

The role requires an associate degree in electro-mechanical/electronic engineering and 5+ years of hands-on experience with production line systems. Safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electro-mechanical / electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience directly supporting production line equipment and systems (SMT pick and place, AOI, reflow ovens, glue dispense, waterjetting, laser maker, PCB saw, molding machines).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on VI Chip production equipment to meet production schedules.
• Provide continuous technical support to production operators.
• Maintain spare parts inventories and verify receipts.
• Prepare maintenance reports from data and trends.
• Improve setups and changeovers to maximize equipment utilization.
• Develop and update maintenance documentation.
• Support manufacturing and test engineering; conduct tests as needed.
• Train and mentor operators on processes and equipment.

Skills

Production maintenance

SMT equipment experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

PLC/ servo knowledge

Education

Associates degree in electro-mechanical / electronic engineering or equivalent

Tools

Genesis platform

Disco saw

Fico molding system

BTU reflow oven

Asymtek Axion

Delta handler

Rofin laser

Job description

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.

This is a 3rd shift position Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am

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

• Associates degree in electro-mechanical / electronic engineering or equivalent required.
• 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: $68,000 - $70,000

This position is eligible for a 20% 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.