EMC Test Engineer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an EMC Test Engineer with a strong focus on RF wireless testing to join our Irvine, CA location. As a member of the operations team, the primary function of the EMC Test Engineer will be to focus on conducting compliance testing (setup, measure, and document results) on a wide variety of products while interfacing with customers on a daily basis. The most common radio products include, but is not limited to, 802.11 abgn, BT, Cellular radios.

Candidates should possess an understanding of some of the following standards: FCC Part 15, IEC 61000-4-X, IEC 60601-1, ETSI EN 301-489-1, EN 300 328, EN 301 893, ANSI C63.10, RSS-XXX.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of EMC and RF tests which includes setting up test equipment and customer equipment, performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, and accurately documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understand customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Setup test equipment and follow written specifications necessary for the proper performance of the test
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation
• Accurately observe and records test progress and results. Organize and document data for each assigned project
• Interacts with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and development modifications
• Provide support to other technicians and engineers on technical mattersReview and approve test reports and quotes as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics or equivalent field and/or electronics testing equivalent
• Minimum of 2-5 years working in Regulatory Compliance with specific in-depth experience in EMC Testing & Certification of Wireless Device Technologies experience
• Experience testing devices with wireless capabilities (i.e., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, etc.)
• Knowledge in the radio test standards for North America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
• Proven ability to use EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, Semi-Anechoic Chambers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge of basic principles of electrical and electronic theory

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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