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Design activities include, but not limited to:\no Build circuits on breadboards to test new electrical circuitries.\no Perform electrical evaluation of products.\no Collect and prepare data from a wide variety of experiments, electrical testing, and analytical evaluations.\no Perform failure analysis using a variety of analytical techniques.\no Process prototype kits for verification testing and design approval for the qualification of products.\nUse technical skills in engineering analysis, coupled with technical skills in high frequency switch mode power supplies and topologies for power supply circuits / systems.\nMust demonstrate ability to evaluate electrical components and circuitry for use in complex power components.\nSupport sustaining engineering activities for the existing product lines.\nSupport existing product designs and customer interface with Sales and Applications Engineering.\nDesign elements include electrical design, component selection, simulation/test, PCB layout and assembly and product specification.\nDevelop product planning schedules, write test and qualifications plans and originate objective specifications.\nWork closely with internal organizations to ensure smooth introduction and manufacture of highly reliable product.\nProvide full product documentation, which includes bill of materials, test specifications and assembly and PC board drawings.\nEducation / Qualifications\nBSEE, MSEE preferred\n5+ years of experience in switch mode power supply design\nExtensive knowledge of high frequency switching power supply topologies, and control architectures\nSpecific power conversion design skills include: high frequency magnetic design, power conversion circuit design and analysis, circuit simulation, layout considerations, feedback control theory, and EMC compliance.\nStrong analytical skills\nAbility to be self-motivated and detail oriented\nExcellent team and individual contributor leadership skills\nOutstanding organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills\nFamiliarity with simulation tools (SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Pspice, OrCAD, Mathcad, MATLAB, Excel, etc.).\nExperience and working knowledge of firmware is a plus\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.\nVicor is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability\nCompensation Data\nSalary Range: $85,000 - $105,000\nPlease note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. 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