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This is a senior individual contributor role that provides technical leadership while remaining deeply engaged in validation and engineering activities., * 10+ years of EMC testing and engineering experience. * Extensive experience with automotive EMC validation programs. * Strong knowledge of EMC standards and compliance methodologies. * Experience creating EMC test plans and technical reports. * Ability to make engineering pass/fail determinations based on data and measurement analysis. * Experience leading troubleshooting and root-cause investigations. * Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills. * Ability to work independently while providing technical guidance to others. Required Education * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or related technical field. * Master's degree preferred but not required. Required Work Experience * 10+ years of EMC engineering experience. * Experience supporting automotive electronics development and validation. * Experience working with OEM, Tier-1, aerospace, defense, or consumer electronics EMC programs. * Experience managing EMC testing through full product development cycles., * iNARTE EMC Engineer Certification. * Experience with EV/HEV high-voltage EMC validation. * Experience supporting OEM compliance and PPAP activities. * Knowledge of EMC simulation tools and modeling techniques. * Experience supporting accredited EMC laboratories. * Familiarity with design reviews and PCB-level EMC risk assessments., * EMI Receivers * Signal Generators * RF Amplifiers * ESD Testing * Bulk Current Injection (BCI) * Conducted Immunity Testing * EMC32 * NSG * TILE! * Lab Automation * Python * MATLAB * Microsoft Excel * Statistical Analysis * Measurement Uncertainty Analysis Automotive Systems Knowledge * 12V / 24V / 48V Vehicle Electrical Systems * CAN * CAN FD * LIN * FlexRay * Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1 / 1000BASE-T1) * PCB Layout Review * Grounding & Shielding * EMC Design Best Practices Applied Skills * EMC Program Management * Test Plan Development * Test Report Authoring * Failure Analysis * Root Cause Investigation * Compliance Validation * Technical Documentation * Customer Communication * Laboratory Oversight * Engineering Decision Making * Regulatory Compliance * Cross-Functional Collaboration ## Description A leading automotive technology organization is seeking a Senior EMC Test Engineer to lead EMC validation programs for advanced automotive electronic components and modules. This role is responsible for end-to-end EMC program ownership, including test planning, engineering analysis, technical dispositions, customer-facing technical discussions, and EMC compliance reporting., EMC Program Ownership * Develop and maintain EMC test plans aligned with customer and industry requirements. * Interpret EMC specifications and map requirements to validation methods, operating modes, and pass/fail criteria. * Coordinate EMC test schedules with program teams and external laboratories. * Author EMC test reports suitable for direct customer submission. * Maintain revision control and traceability of EMC documentation. Engineering Analysis & Failure Investigation * Review EMC test results and provide engineering dispositions. * Evaluate test validity and measurement uncertainty. * Differentiate product failures from instrumentation or setup issues. * Lead EMC root-cause investigations and corrective action activities. * Support retest planning following design modifications. Customer & Technical Interface * Serve as the primary EMC technical representative on assigned programs. * Present EMC results and technical recommendations during validation reviews. * Respond to technical inquiries, audits, and compliance requests. * Support PPAP and compliance evidence package preparation. * Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve EMC-related concerns. 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