Senior Power Electronics Design Lead – DC-DC Converters

Vicor; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor is a leading American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters. We seek an experienced engineer to design and develop state-of-the-art power electronics products within our R&D team.

You will drive converter design across magnetics, analog design, simulation, PCB layout and documentation, leading projects from concept to production and coordinating with internal groups and customers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in power electronics, strong modeling and analysis skills, and

Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE preferred.
• 5+ years of Power Electronics design experience in AC/DC or DC/DC converters/VRMs.
• Extensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies and control architectures.
• Power conversion design skills include magnetics, circuit design and analysis, simulation, layout, feedback theory, EMC, and interfaces.
• Strong mathematical and analytical background with ability to model complex electrical problems.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, with strong team and individual contributor leadership skills.
• Outstanding organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop state-of-the-art DC/DC converter products using proprietary technologies.
• Cover converter design, magnetics design, analog design, component selection, simulation/test, PCB layout, and spec development.
• Lead product design and development from conception through manufacturing production.
• Oversee generation of the full documentation package for all designed products.
• Interface with internal organizations and external customers.

Skills

Power electronics

Magnetics design

Circuit simulation

PCB layout

EMC compliance

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

BSEE, MSEE preferred

Job description

Vicor is a leading American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters. We seek an experienced engineer to design and develop state-of-the-art power electronics products within our R&D team.

You will drive converter design across magnetics, analog design, simulation, PCB layout and documentation, leading projects from concept to production and coordinating with internal groups and customers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in power electronics, strong modeling and analysis skills, and