EMC TEST TECHNICIAN

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Job Summary

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Job Description

Objective

The EMC Test Engineer is responsible for testing automotive components to various Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical test methods per customer test plans and specifications including laboratory work instructions.  Additional duties include the preparation of technical documentation and analysis of data.  This position works closely with Senior EMC Test Engineers to ensure the validity of results and consistent application of processes.  These functions are expected to be carried out with thoroughness and efficiency while maintaining sufficient quality. 

Essential Responsibilities

Examples of specific responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Set-up and perform various Radiated Emissions, Radiated Immunity, Conducted Emissions, Conducted Immunity, and Electrical tests.
• Verifies results from testing, calibration, and quality control activities conform.
• Creates EMC test reports.
• Assists Design Engineering team in the development of test plans.
• Assists in the development and verification of test methods.
• Assists in the development of laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Assists in the management, maintenance, and procurement of equipment.
• Supports Design Engineering team with EMC development and testing activities.
• Supports laboratory accreditation activities.
• Supports test activities at external laboratories.

• Assists in the development of personnel training plans and materials.
• Perform other job related and support activity duties as required.

Experience  1+ Years

Education:  Bachelor Degree Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.

Certifications: iNARTE EMC Technician Certification or similar professional credential preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good knowledge of basic test and measurement equipment including RF equipment.
• Good understanding of OEM test specifications and industry standards.
• Ability to comprehend technical information and drawings.
• Ability to identify and solve basic problems.
• Ability to apply mathematic formulas using logarithms and linear units.
• Ability to verify equipment specifications meet applicable requirements.
• Ability to manage assigned work in order to meet or exceed project deadlines.
• Good understanding of personal computers in the workplace and associated software, such as Microsoft Windows/Office and applications used to control test systems.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and data files accurately and thoroughly.
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and as part of a team.
• Good technical writing and oral communication.

Travel Required: Negligible

Physical Demand (Special Considerations): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel/squat, bend, and push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. Occasionally, they must crawl, handle, and push/pull/lift over 50lbs.

Keywords: Test Lab, EMC, Radiated Immunity, Radiated Emissions, Transients, ISO 17025, Accreditation, A2LA, Automotive, Test Plan, EMI Receiver, Spectrum Analyzer, EM Test, TESEQ, Oscilloscope, ESD Electrostatic Discharge

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.