Entry Level Flir Jobs (NOW HIRING)

    Assist Engineers with the creation and assembly of custom Thermal/Mechanical fixtures by creating and sourcing mechanical/machined parts, hardware, and plumbing components for liquid cooling test fixtures
   Support Mechanical/Thermal Engineers with the thermal evaluation of DC-DC and AC-DC component power supplies 
   Prepare power supply modules for testing by adding test leads, thermocouples, and components
   Assemble power supply modules into custom mechanical/thermal test fixtures which include thermal management solutions, electrical wiring and digital communication interfaces
   Setup basic electrical test equipment to record Voltage, Current, Power and Temperature    
   Capture thermal and electrical data using semi-automated test equipment during power supply evaluations
   Prepare test data for presentation to Engineers using Microsoft Excel
   Maintain a list of mechanical and electrical test equipment and track calibration dates 
   Access corporate databases to gather product specs and production test data
   Interface with various engineering groups to resolve product performance and test setup issues  

   Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent

    4-7+ years of experience in an Engineering Aide or Technician role
   Hands on experience fabricating parts for lab scale test fixtures using amateur/DIY manual machine tools
   Ability to use a mill drill, band saw, tap and die set, calipers and gauges to prepare/modify copper and aluminum blocks and heat sinks for thermal test setups
   Ability to solder basic components to a PCB and create wiring and cabling assemblies for test setups  
   Extensive knowledge of hardware, fasteners, fittings and experience procuring required hardware for test fixtures from common industrial suppliers (Granger, McMaster - Carr, Digikey, etc.)
   Familiarity with fluid and temperature measurement devices and techniques including chillers and Peltier thermoelectric plates
   Ability to setup liquid cooling solutions, cold plates and plumb chillers with pressure and flow gauges
   Excellent communications skills with the ability to interface with multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenges
   Proficient with basic electronic lab equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, power supplies, power analyzers, electronic loads and DAQs (data acquisition units)
   Self-motivated individual capable of performing required tasks with minimal supervision
   Ability to demonstrate flexibility, creativity and initiative to solve problems in a dynamic environment 
   Hands on working knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits and power
   Ability to read and understand schematics, engineering drawings, prints and understand tolerances

Experience with the following is a plus:
   Software: Lab View, Solid Works, Flir Thermal Studio
   Hardware: Flir thermal cameras, Oscilloscopes

   Solid understanding of hear transfer concepts and thermal resistance

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

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
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.