Senior EMC /Wireless Engineer

TÜV SÜD America Hiring for Senior EMC /Wireless Engineer for New Brighton, MN Location

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Title: Senior EMC /Wireless Engineer

Duration: Full Time Employment

Location: New Brighton, MN

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 TÜV SÜD 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.
• Provide support to customers regarding the application of standards, test procedures, and certification requirements.
• Generate revenue by billing engineering time to TÜV SÜD 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 TÜV SÜD 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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the TÜV SÜD vision and mission statement. Adhere to all TÜV SÜD policies and procedures as outlined in the various Corporate Policies and the Employee Handbook. All employees are responsible for general cooperation and support of all TÜV locations. All employees are expected to work in a manner that supports a safe and healthy work environment for themselves and others. This includes following established rules, policies and practices of environmental, health and safety in the workplace.

Perform at a level of excellence that represents yourself, your team, and the company with pride.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• EMC laboratory test equipment.
• General office equipment; personal computer, printer, copier, scanner and other communication tools.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms; always requires employee to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Position requires close vision.
• Ability and willingness to communicate frequently if required by telephone, fax and email and other communication tools to ensure that the organization’s business is completed effectively and in a timely manner.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level is moderate.
• Domestic, and some international, travel may be required.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.