Engineering Aide - Plating

Vicor is expanding to vertically integrate core printed circuit board operations. As such, we are seeking an Engineering Aide to support the daily production of our Copper Plating operations.

Vicor is expanding to vertically integrate core printed circuit board operations. As such, we are seeking an Engineering Aide to support the daily production of our Copper Plating operations.

The Engineering Aide is responsible for assisting engineers with technical tasks and project support. This role involves setting up equipment, monitoring processes, collecting data, and compiling summaries and reports. The Engineering Aide works under the close direction of senior personnel and provides multifunctional technical support.

• Work with engineering to support the qualification of new production processes:
• Process routings / part specific travelers

Create travelers for daily production use.

Process/location specific requirements (i.e. electrolytic Cu thickness, plating recipe selection, etc.).

The ability to train and lead operators to established documentation.

• Generate data to help monitor and improve processes.
• Write all documentation and training of operators to release new processes.
• Will maintain ownership for a predetermined process/capability in support of engineering. May be trained to serve as back-up to other processes/capabilities as needed.
• Responsible for generating process documentation and training of operators across all three shifts as required
• Knowledge of chemistry and equipment to be able to startup, run proficiently and shutdown chemical operations.
• Filling of process chemicals to support production (i.e. making up process tanks, replenishment adds, etc.).
• Support new equipment installation and debugging of equipment as it relates to process/product qualification.
• Work with operator staff daily to align priorities to ensure continuous process operations.

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience supporting manufacturing/production engineering operations.
• Associate Degree or Technical Certification required or significant related industry experience.
• Experience in qualifying new process equipment.
• Solid skills in problem-solving, reporting, manufacturing quality, and quality principles.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work and handle chemicals daily.
• Ability to move or lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet all day.
• Some Saturday work required. Flexibility to work on second shift or weekends as needed.

• Chemical handling and proper storage by classification of material.
• Respirator and PPE use.

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

$65,000 - $85,000

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.

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 Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.