Manufacturing Engineer

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 Description

• Monitor line performance and take corrective action to eliminate process problems and improve yields.
• Hands on responsibility for BTU in-line oven reflow, Asymtek dispensing and Universal placement equipment including process development, equipment programming and the SPC needed to ensure the highest yields, throughput, and lowest cost.
• Implement and manage real time SPC and utilize Six Sigma tools such as PFMEAs to implement meaningful process controls
• Monitor line yield, scrap and equipment utilization on a daily basis
• Work with Design, Test, and Quality Engineering to implement yield and quality enhancements
• Work with hourly production and maintenance personnel to improve line performance
• Review all new product designs for compatibility with process capability
• Identify and lead cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Initiate and approve manufacturing documentation and ECO's
• Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Work with suppliers, equipment, tooling and raw materials
• Support tooling design and modifications

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Mechatronic Engineering. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 2-4 years' relevant professional engineering experience
• Good hands on engineering skills and ability to work on production equipment
• Demonstrated capability in applying SPC, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, etc.
• Solid skills in problem solving, statistics, manufacturing quality, and quality principles
• Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Experience with SMT assembly processes and equipment
• Experience with Solidworks is a plus.

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:

$80,000 - $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.