The applications in which our products are used are typically in the higher-performance, higher-power segments of the market segments we serve. Our products are sold worldwide to customers ranging from small to large global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers (CM’s) and internationally to distributors who support their supply chains. Our Advanced Products serve customers concentrated in the High Performance Computing, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial and Automotive markets. Applications range from powering advanced processors in server motherboards and artificial intelligence accelerator cards and systems, server rack power conversion, radar systems, industrial automation, instrumentation, test equipment, solid state lighting, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and mild hybrid and pure electric vehicle (EV) automobiles. Our Brick Products serve customers in aerospace and defense electronics, industrial automation, industrial equipment, instrumentation and test equipment, and transportation (notably in rail and heavy equipment applications).

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Freedom Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vicor, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Cedar Park, TX. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will join a highly collaborative group and focus on the research, design, development, testing, and product support of electronic packaging of power supplies. The right candidate will have at least 5-7 years of mechanical design experience and will have used SolidWorks for product design and thermal and structural analysis.

Job Description • Selected candidate will conduct and participate in research, design, development, testing, and product support of electronic packaging of power supplies.

• Primary focus is on mechanical and thermal aspects of product design, but will also support manufacturing in resolution of problems.

• Coordinates and communicates with other engineers and groups affected by design development including material selection, vendor and customer interfacing, procurement, and assembly of prototypes. • Creates solid models and drawings for assemblies and detailed parts. Develops documentation packages including details, bill of materials, and the creation of and or processing of engineering change orders. • Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards, procedures, specifications and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.

Education / Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5-7 years of related mechanical design experience

• Possesses a strong work ethic, positive attitude, strong attention to detail and excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Skilled in oral and written communication of results from design, analysis, simulation, and test. Able to utilize graphical and visual aids effectively, including PowerPoint, EXCEL, and MSWord.

• Experienced using SolidWorks CAD software for product design, including the design of sheet metal and machined parts. • Possesses knowledge of standard fabrication techniques and materials such that part designs are manufacturable – Design for Manufacturability/DFM. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment. • Has good analysis skills and experience in utilizing SolidWorks Flow Simulation for thermal analysis and SolidWorks Simulation for structural analysis.

• Has experience in design of hardware that conforms to ANSI/VITA 48.X standards.

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:

$100,000 - $130,000

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.