Principal Applications Engineer
Location: Andover
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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). Job description: Job Summary An opportunity to join
a team of world class engineers in creating leading edge power
components and solutions. The Principal Applications Engineer will
work closely with customers to secure new business and work with
the application design team to provide designs that meet customer
criteria. Job Description Work closely with key VPC customers to
secure new business. Work with application design team to provide
design that meets customer criteria, and work with the customer as
needed to transition the design into mass production. Develop
application notes and industry documentation for new VPC products
and applications. Manage the development, review, and release of
the documentation. Work with Field Application Engineers to develop
application notes and provide training as necessary on new VPC
products and applications. Investigate, research, and visit
potential customers as necessary to determine a complete set of
requirements for a new market or application. Document industry
requirements and develop strategies for addressing customer
specific variations on general requirements. Work closely with WW
Field Applications Engineering to train them in presenting system
level solutions to customers and assist in the development of
reference design, application note, and demonstration guide
documentation. Work closely with VPC Product Design Engineering in
developing new roadmap VPC products with appropriate functionality
and features to support next generation systems in key VPC markets.
Perform system testing with new VPC products, validate that they
function per specification and work with the product design team as
necessary to address any improvements. Manage the development of
product support tools and hardware, including models, evaluation
boards, data sheets and reference designs. Align the development of
these tools with product release; work with marketing to coordinate
documentation and tool release with product launches. Education /
Qualifications BSEE required with 10 yrs experience in power
electronics design and/or applications Experience in engaging,
securing design wins, designing, and troubleshooting with Tier 1
customers. Ability to manage groups and projects and works with
other departments to meet deadlines and communicate critical design
goals. Proficiency with bench tools for analysis (oscilloscopes,
network analyzers, EMI, etc.). Experience in design of power
systems using power components (using VPC Chips a plus).
Troubleshooting skill and experience with complex power systems.
Familiarity with simulation and design tools (Pspice,
SIMetrix/Simplis, MATLAB, Excel, Mathcad, etc.). 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: $124,000 -
$171,500
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