Sr. Power Electronics R&D Engineer

Vicor Corporation; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor Corporation, an American manufacturer of 48V centric DC-DC converters, seeks an experienced power electronics designer to lead product development from concept to production. You will design state‑of‑the‑art DC/DC converters and magnetics, perform circuit and layout work, and generate full documentation while collaborating with internal teams and external customers.

Minimum 5+ years in power electronics with extensive knowledge of high-frequency switching topologies and control

Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE preferred.
• 5+ years of Power Electronics design experience in AC/DC, DC/DC, VRM, or BUS converters.
• Extensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies and control architectures.
• Design skills include high frequency magnetics, power conversion circuits, circuit simulation, and layout considerations.
• Strong mathematical and analytical background with ability to model complex electrical problems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power electronics

Magnetics design

Circuit simulation

PCB layout

Feedback control

EMC compliance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSEE, MSEE preferred

Tools

SPICE

PCB CAD

EMC testing tools

Job description

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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 Description

• Working in the R&D organization, you will design and develop state of the art DC/DC converter products using proprietary technologies.
• Design elements include converter design, magnetics design, analog design, component selection, simulation/test, PCB layout, and product functional specification development.
• Leads product design and development from product conception through manufacturing production.
• Oversees the generation of the full documentation package for all products designed.
• You will also interface with internal organizations and external customers.

Education / Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE preferred
• 5+ years of Power Electronics design experience in one or more of the following: AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, VRMs, BUS Converters.
• Extensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies and control architectures.
• Specific power conversion design skills include: high frequency magnetics design, power conversion circuit design and analysis, circuit simulation, layout considerations, feedback control theory, EMC compliance, and logic/interface circuit design.
• Strong mathematical and analytical background, with ability to model complex electrical problems.
• Ability to be self-motivated and detail oriented
• Excellent team and individual contributor leadership skills
• Outstanding organizational, communications and interpersonal 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: $125,000 - $140,000
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.