Senior Vehicle EMC Test Engineer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 5 years hands-on lab experience (EMC preferred, automotive electrical testing considered)
• EMC test equipment operation: Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Power Meters
• Vehicle EMC test methodologies: Radiated Emissions, onboard emissions, radiated immunity
• Vehicle communication tools: CANalyzer or similar for ECU interface
• Test script development: Bash, Python or similar for automation
• Electric vehicle architecture knowledge, vehicle mechanical work including disassembly, harness modifications, fuse replacements, LV/HV systems
• Automotive EMC standards: ISO, SAE, UNECE-R10
  
  

Roles and Responsibilities

Execute electromagnetic compatibility testing at vehicle level. Role includes test planning, physical setup, technical bring-up, and vehicle testing in internal and external labs.

Interface with cross-functional teams for vehicle configuration, test tool operation, and data capture to validate against specifications and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Preparation and Bring-Up

• Communicate with vehicle program teams for timelines and test plans
• Prepare prototype vehicles for EMC testing: install fiber optic converters, current probes, test harnesses
• Bring up vehicle systems: HV battery, communication buses
• Coordinate firmware flashing and test mode activation with software teams
  
  

Test Execution and Scripting

• Execute Radiated/Conducted Emissions and Immunity test cases
• Develop and use scripts (Bash, Python or similar) for vehicle functions and bus monitoring (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)
• Log vehicle configurations, software versions, hardware revisions
  
  

Lab Operations and Coordination

• Conduct in-house testing and travel to external labs
• Coordinate with lab technicians for dynamometer/turntable setups
• Schedule vehicle and equipment movement to test facilities
  
  

Debugging and Reporting

• Troubleshoot EMC test failures with module swaps and experiments
• Capture and analyze raw test data for trends/anomalies
• Verify hardware fixes (ferrites, grounding) through testing
• Support EMC failure resolution with design team
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain in-house test setups and instrumentation calibration
• Support component EMC testing, RF performance, Low Voltage tests as needed
• Vehicle EMC simulation familiarity: ANSYS, CST or similar
  
  

Required Skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree

Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 a year