Senior EMC/EMI Compliance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior EMC/EMI Compliance Engineer
Location: North Reading, MA
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Contract to Permanent)
Pay range: $56.00 to $91.00 per hour on W2

• Design for EMC Compliance: Apply EMC principles during the design phase to ensure products meet regulatory and industry standards, including IEC 61326-1, CISPR 11/EN55011, FCC, and IEC 61000-4-x.
• Testing and Validation: Develop EMC design requirements, participate in EMC design reviews, and identify risks early in the development cycle. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs comply with global EMC regulations and standards, preparing detailed test reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to identify and mitigate EMC risks during the design process.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve EMC issues in prototypes and production units, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Simulation and Modeling: Use simulation tools (e.g., EMC Charge Plus or similar) to predict and mitigate EMC issues during the design phase.
• Training and Mentorship: Provide guidance and training to junior engineers on EMC design principles and best practices.
• Develop and execute EMC test plans for pre compliance and compliance testing, including EMI, ESD, radiated/conducted immunity, and other electromagnetic environmental effects.
• Set up, operate, and maintain EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, LISNs, DC/single phase/three phase power sources, amplifiers, and comb generators.
• Interpret and perform EMC test methods including Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, ESD, Radiated Immunity, EFT/Burst, Surge, Conducted Immunity, Magnetic Field Immunity, Voltage Dips/Interrupts, Harmonics, and Flicker.
• Conduct EMC testing in shielded rooms and in situ environments based on system configuration and feasibility.
• Support and maintain client product EMC certifications by performing required testing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Interface with external labs and regulatory bodies as needed during compliance projects.
• Prepare EMC test plans, test procedures, technical reports, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support required EMC lab upgrades.
• Maintain a clean, well organized, and safe EMC laboratory environment.

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Physics; or equivalent combined experience and education which would include an associate s degree or technical school certification or related military training in electronics
• 8 years design for EMC and test experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced lab environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of EMC/EMI test methods and concepts of subassembly/system level validation.
• Must have good knowledge of EMC Standards such as IEC 61326-1 or equivalent.
• Experience working with EMC test software such as EMCWare, Naxio, IEC.control etc.
• Skilled in preparing technical documentation, including design guidance, test plans, and compliance reports.
• Ability to troubleshoot EMC test failures and diagnose and recommend design improvements.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross functional engineering teams, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Must possess excellent English communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), along with strong teamwork abilities.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 environment a plus.