What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMC Test Engineer position at Applus Laboratories?
EMC Test Engineer (New Castle, PA)
Job Description
Applus Keystone, a regulatory compliance test lab located in New Castle, PA, is currently seeking candidates for an EMC Test Engineer position. The successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, excellent character, and a commitment to producing high-quality work. We are looking for someone who can work independently, is self-motivated, and can manage their time effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand EMC design theory, including detailed theoretical knowledge in the technical areas of shielding, filtering, grounding, bonding, cabling, gasketing, waveguides, and printed circuit boards.
- Ability to apply and understand advanced concepts of electrical and/or mechanical nature.
- Become familiar with applicable standards, company manuals and appropriate technical literature.
- Ability to use test equipment such as EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, RF amplifiers, power meters, B.C.I clamps, CDNs and LISNs with various antennas.
- Become proficient with TILE software, LabView and other test software.
- Establish appropriate test programs by reviewing the job folder and applicable standards.
- Determine compliance with appropriate standards and notify client of any areas in which the product is not in compliance or of any changes in project scope or specifications.
- Aid the technical report writers in preparation of EMI/EMC test plans, test procedures and test reports.
- Interpret test results, provide data analysis and summarize results through technical report writing.
- Review of test reports generated to ensure integrity of report.
Qualifications
- At least five year of EMC experience.
- Proficient with MS Office.
- Be as comfortable working with tools as working on a keyboard.
- Ability to lift and handle equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods while conducting tests.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Citizenship must permit compliance with the requirements of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
Candidates must possess the following traits
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes in job responsibilities.
- Self-driven problem solver.
- Excellent team player.
- Communicates clearly, proactively and professionally.
- Positive attitude.
- Effective at multitasking.