EMC Engineer
The EMC Engineer I at Confidential Client supports compliance testing and product development to ensure products meet global electromagnetic compatibility standards. This entry-level role involves conducting emissions and immunity testing, analyzing results, troubleshooting failures, and collaborating with product teams to provide design recommendations. The position offers hands-on laboratory work with various EMC test equipment and supports global certification activities in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
- Conduct EMC testing to applicable CISPR, IEC, EN, FCC and international standards.
- Assist with radiated and conducted emissions testing.
- Support immunity testing including ESD, EFT, surge, and radiated/conducted immunity.
- Analyze test data and prepare clear technical reports for engineering teams.
- Support product development teams with compliance risk assessments and design recommendations.
- Troubleshoot EMC failures, perform root-cause analysis, and propose corrective actions.
- Operate laboratory equipment including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, antennas and RF systems.
- Support global certification and regulatory activities.
Who You Are
- Recent Electrical Engineering graduate or early-career engineer with strong fundamentals.
- Curious, eager to learn, and comfortable in a hands-on lab environment.
- Analytical problem-solver who digs for root causes and tests multiple solutions.
- Effective written and verbal communicator who collaborates across teams.
- Detail-oriented and able to document test procedures and results clearly.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- 0–2 years of engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects count).
- Strong background in analog circuit design, electromagnetics, signals & systems, and electronic measurements.
- Hands-on laboratory mindset with practical experience using test instrumentation.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in analog electronics, RF, signal integrity, EMC, or power electronics.
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and test setup.
- Exposure to EMC regulations and standards.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated salary: $91,261 per year (estimate shown on source posting).
Benefits & Culture
- Competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision options.
- Retirement savings plans (401(k) and/or profit-sharing).
- Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible time-off policies.
- Learning and development opportunities: training, mentorship, and on-the-job growth.
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees are respected and empowered.
Work Authorization & Accommodations
- Our client will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and will not provide sponsorship for this position.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please indicate that in your application or contact Careertakes for guidance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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