What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMC Test Technician position at DEKRA North America?
A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:
We are seeking an experienced EMC Test Technician to join our growing team at a state-of-the-art facility in Plymouth, MI. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of automotive EMC standards and a passion for precision and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
Compensation:
The base pay for this position is $50,500 to $71,700 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes the physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
Additional Position Details:
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call 1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
We are seeking an experienced EMC Test Technician to join our growing team at a state-of-the-art facility in Plymouth, MI. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of automotive EMC standards and a passion for precision and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
- Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
- Perform EMC testing on automotive electronic components and systems in accordance with industry and OEM-specific standards, including FMC 1278, GMW 3097, ECE Regulation 10, ISO 7637, CISPR 25, and ISO 11452.
- Operate and configure EMC test equipment and instrumentation, utilizing Nexio software for automation and test control.
- Accurately record and document test data, results, and observations with meticulous attention to detail.
- Analyze test results and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with engineering teams.
- Interface with customer engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure testing objectives are met.
- Support lab maintenance, equipment calibration, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or related field.
- 3–5 years minimum of hands-on EMC testing experience in an automotive or electronics lab environment.
- Strong understanding of EMC standards.
- Proficiency in Nexio software for test automation and report generation.
- Working knowledge of CAN, LIN, and associated diagnostic tools, including CANalyzer and CANoe.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.@
- High attention to detail with a commitment to data integrity.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment.
- Must be able to accommodate working various shifts as lab activities are scheduled.
- Ability to move and conduct work with full range of motion
- Extended periods of computer-based work; sitting, visual
- Extended periods of standing with need to stoop, kneel, or stretch and extend to install computer equipment
- Ability to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
- Ability to lift and move test equipment and samples (up to 50 lbs)
- Domestic travel required, estimated up to 5%.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position is $50,500 to $71,700 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes the physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:
Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
- Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
- Company Health Savings Account contribution
- Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
- Paid Parental Leave
- Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
- Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
- Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
- Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
- Regional Advancement Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Internal training and development resources to grow your career
- Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
Additional Position Details:
- Reports to: General Manager EMC Lab - Michigan
- Work Model: On-site
- Work Location: Plymouth, MI
- Supervises Others: No
- Status: Full-time; Regular
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.
We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!
DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email dekra.hr.na@dekra.com, or call 1 (770) 971-3788. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary : $50,500 - $71,700