Senior EMC Engineer

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and perform EMC tests per the requirements detailed in national and international regulatory standards and test procedures in a laboratory environment and in some cases in situ, i.e., at the customer's facilities.

Full-time exempt position for TUV SUD Product Service Division.

This position is an onsite position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide support to Sales staff in preparing quotations.

Participate in customer kickoff calls advise the client of any necessary test modes or conditions that must be met to properly test their equipment.

Document the results of the performed EMC tests in standardized test reports.

Review and approve test reports for projects executed by other engineers or technicians.

Assist in training less experienced technical staff.

Provide constructive feedback to other lab personnel to increase the overall quality of the final product.

Keep abreast of the latest design theory, including detailed theoretical knowledge in relevant technical areas.

Maintain knowledge of proper operational procedures of all relevant test equipment.

Stay up to date with current product standards, test procedures, instrumentation, and technology by participating in internal training sessions, attending webinars, and reading technical articles.

Good knowledge of laboratory test and measurement equipment including but not limited to; EMI test receivers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, ESD, EFT, surge, radiated and conducted immunity test systems.

Proficient with CMW call box is desired.

Provide support to customers regarding the application of standards, test procedures, and certification requirements.

Generate revenue by billing engineering time to TUV SUD customers, usually on a project basis.

Ensure that all test documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner and is ready to be incorporated into a test report.

Make certain that standard lab operating procedures are followed including, but not limited to, test documentation, equipment storage, using calibrated equipment, and keeping the test areas clean and organized.

Actively participate in all internal and external audits.

Promote a positive work environment, through improved communication, improved lab organization, and positive reinforcement for a job well done. To reach a level whereby the positive attitudes of our employees will feed on one another, improving customer satisfaction for both our internal and external customers.

Provide engineering expertise to TUV SUD clients during mitigation efforts to help ensure product compliance.

Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers in all circumstances including providing technical feedback for quotes, answering questions, relaying messages, and providing information regarding standards, test procedures, to bring product into compliance with requirements.

Maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested, and appropriate internal information.

Manage own and team projects through to completion.

Assist Lab Manager in project coordination and scheduling activities.

Assist Lab Manager and Equipment Coordinator in coordination, scheduling and support of lab activities (such as calibrations and verifications).

Aptitude and knowledge of wireless testing (FCC and European) for modular, integration and certification, methods and experience are preferred.

Proficient in requirements and testing to standards including, but not limited to:

CISPR 32/35, IEC/EN 61326-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ETSI EN 301 489-X series, IEC/EN 61000-6-X series, CISPR 11, CISPR 14, MIL-STD, RTCA, CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 11451, IEC 61000-4-X series, ICES-001, ICES-002, ICES-003, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, FCC Part 18.

EN 300 328, EN 300 330, RSS-210, FCC Part 15.247/407, FCC Parts 20/22/73/74/80/87.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

Self-starter with a positive outlook and motivated attitude.

Ability to plan and organize giving attention to detail and follow-through.

Comfortable dealing with customers at all levels.

Has reliable judgment that is consistent, adaptable to unusual situations, and realistic.

Must have a common-sense approach to solving problems.

Willingness to consider other's ideas and to work with others.

EDUCATION:

BS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum ten (10) years EMC engineering experience

Regulatory testing experience for the FCC, ISED Canada, and the EU (ETSI); Other international markets are preferred.

Knowledge of wireless / RF communication systems and protocols for existing and emerging technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, 4G, millimeter wave and other license-exempt and licensed wireless technologies is preferred.

Demonstrate knowledge in the use of relevant test equipment and automation software.

Customer focused, possess good communications skills, work well in a team environment, take direction positively, and contribute to the group.

Self-directed, improvement minded, and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers in all circumstances including answering questions, relaying messages, and providing information regarding standards, test procedures, technical recommendations for compliance and certification requirements.

Excellent knowledge of and proficient in the use of most MS Office 365 applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Accurate, clear, and timely communication of information, upward and lateral, including verbal, written and listening skills

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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