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Job Title: Sr. Engineer – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Location: Chicago ,IL
Contract Duration- Duration through: 05/01/2027
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior EMC Engineer for a leading global healthcare / medical devices organization. This role will drive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) across the full product lifecycle—from requirements definition and design support to testing, validation, and compliance.
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who combines hands-on lab expertise with strong design-phase involvement, ensuring products meet stringent global EMC standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Define EMC requirements based on applicable CISPR and IEC standards and assess their impact on system design
- Perform EMC analysis during design phase and present compliance margins in design reviews and customer discussions
- Develop and execute EMI/EMC test plans, procedures, and validation strategies
- Work with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, receivers, amplifiers, and current probes
- Lead and support system integration, verification, and validation testing
- Collaborate with internal teams and external labs (e.g., UL Solutions, Intertek) for compliance testing
- Ensure adherence to standards such as CISPR 11, IEC 61000 series, IEC 60601-1-2
- Perform root cause analysis for EMC-related issues and drive corrective actions
- Support development and maintenance of EMC lab equipment and calibration processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- 5 years of experience in EMC/EMI testing, compliance, or design
- Strong knowledge of EMC standards including:
- CISPR 11
- IEC 61000 series (e.g., 61000-4-6, 61000-4-11, 61000-3-3)
- IEC 60601-1-2
- Hands-on experience with EMC test equipment and methodologies
- Experience supporting design teams with EMC considerations
Preferred Skills
- Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or electromagnetic simulation tools
- Familiarity with test fixture design and specifications
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis
- Experience in medical devices or regulated healthcare environments
Why Join
- Opportunity to work with a leading player in the healthcare/medical devices space
- Exposure to end-to-end EMC ownership (design → validation → compliance)
- Work on high-impact, regulated products with global standards
- Collaborate with top certification bodies like SGS and UL Solutions
Interested?
Apply now or reach out to learn more about this opportunity.
Salary : $35 - $40