Job Summary The Associate engineer will be directly involved with development, implementation, and support of Manufacturing processes and equipment, supporting package fabrication for industry leading power component solutions. Position requires a Collaborative approach working with NPI, Quality and Design teams to drive robust Manufacturing products in a continuous improvement environment. Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position. Job Description • Drives change with legacy and new technology products, identifying process variability and working with manufacturing teams on tracking root causes leading to yield improvements, uptime and lower production cost. • Monitor line yield, scrap and equipment utilization on a daily basis. Rework or disposition materials as appropriate. • Writes qualification reports and prepares presentations for peer review covering process improvement activities to support technologies being developed that our customers use in applications • Developing, qualifying and programming automated and semi auto equipment. • Connect with vendors to identify new equipment needs supporting Vicor’s expansion and leading to better yield and/or cost savings • Work independently as well as lead cross-functional development teams. • Work with Design, Test, and Quality Engineering to implement yield and quality enhancements • Work with hourly production and maintenance personnel to improve line performance and equipment uptime • Review all new product designs for compatibility with process capability. Make recommendations on new designs. • Identify and analyze data for trends • Write and submit manufacturing documentation • Investigate problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions through DMAIC method. • Expected to be hands on with equipment, including occasional maintenance and troubleshooting Education / Qualifications • Bachelor 's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mech Tech. MS Degree is a Plus. • 1+ year of experience gained through Co-op or internship experience • Experience with Automotive Requirements such as IATF 16949 Certification, PPAP, BIQ, FTQ a plus. • Experience using design based software systems including Solid Works, Pro Engineer, or Auto CAD. • Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve moderately complex technical problems Compensation Data Salary: $85,000 - $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,