EMC Test Technician - Element Materials Technology : Job Details

Element has an opportunity for an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Test Technician. The individual will be responsible for providing electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI) and signal integrity (SI) testing of automotive components and development and support of EMC/EMI/SI test related activities where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative are involved.

We are currently hiring an EMC Test Technician for a facility in Warren, Ohio. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Technician will be responsible for providing electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI) and signal integrity testing of automotive components and development and support of EMC/EMI test related activities where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative are involved.

EMC Test Technician Responsibilities:

• Conduct EMC test and development programs.
• Design, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems to meet EMC standards.
• Analyze EMI/EMC issues, implementing shielding, grounding, and minimizing interference.
• Verify and set-up test instrumentation to conduct test programs, document test results and compile final test reports.
• May communicate with clients during the set up and performance of a test to demonstrate equipment test methods and/or to discuss test results.
• Fabricate and verify test samples/assemblies.
• Diagnose, analyze, and troubleshoot EMC/EMI and signal integrity test configurations.
• Program/debug/troubleshoot automated test controller systems.
• Assist in the automation of EMC test systems.
• Maintain knowledge of proper operational procedures of all test equipment including spectrum analyzers, EMC receivers, signal/impulse generators, antennas, oscilloscopes, etc.

EMC Test Technician Qualifications/Skills:

• Two-year associate degree in an engineering discipline and/or equivalent experience required. (We will also consider candidates with a Wireless Communications experience, or Automotive Radio Frequency experience.)
• Working knowledge with electronic/electrical test equipment.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills preferred.
• One to three years of related experience in electromagnetic compatibility or radio frequency testing preferred.
• Working knowledge of radio frequency.
• Must have background in analog and digital circuitry.