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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level EMC Engineer to join their electrical testing team in Lake Forest, CA. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on EMC/EMI testing, data collection, and report preparation to help clients meet U.S., Canadian, and international product standards.

• Perform EMC testing (radiated/conducted emissions, immunity tests such as ESD, EFT/burst, surge, conducted and radiated immunity) per approved test plans and applicable standards.
• Set up and operate lab equipment: spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, signal generators, amplifiers, antennas, LISNs, current probes, and related instrumentation.
• Review schematics, product specs, and test plans to confirm correct test configurations.
• Verify equipment calibration and maintain accurate test setups.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data; prepare clear, professional EMC test reports that include methods, configurations, results, and applicable limits.
• Identify unusual results or nonconformities and escalate to team leads when required.
• Support customers and project teams with test setup, troubleshooting, and basic technical questions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and keep test areas compliant with safety and quality procedures (including ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable).
• Learn and apply IEC, EN, CISPR, FCC and other EMC standards; contribute to continuous improvement of lab procedures and reporting.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline).
• Recent graduates and candidates with little or no experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Analytical skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to make technical judgments independently within established guidelines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Physical dexterity for lab work (bending, reaching, lifting small equipment) and ability to travel to other work sites as required.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for business needs.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 1+ years of directly related EMC or laboratory testing experience.
• Familiarity with U.S., Canadian, and international EMC standards (e.g., FCC Part 15, EN/IEC 55032/55035, IEC 61000‑4 series).
• Prior project or test program coordination experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $85,000 per year.
• Benefits package typically includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement (actual benefits depend on the Confidential Client’s policies).
• Final compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, and location.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Lake Forest, CA.
• This role is onsite at the Lake Forest lab with up to 25% travel as business needs dictate.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.
• This position may require passing a pre-employment drug screen where permitted by law.
• The role assumes the incumbent is able to meet both the mental and physical requirements necessary to perform the duties described.

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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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