Engineering Technician - EMC

About the role

MSA Safety is a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to help protect people and assets worldwide. We are seeking a motivated individual to support EMC, EMI, and ESD testing activities for our electronic safety products throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support EMC, EMI, and ESD testing activities for MSA electronic safety products throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Set up, execute, and document EMC compliance and pre-compliance tests in accordance with applicable international standards.
• Assist engineering teams with troubleshooting and mitigation of EMC-related issues.
• Operate and maintain EMC test equipment including spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, LISNs, signal generators, ESD simulators, RF amplifiers, and associated software tools.
• Work closely with internal teams and third-party EMC test laboratories to plan, execute, and complete EMC testing for new and existing products.
• Assist with preparation of test plans, test reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support basic hardware modifications and rework for EMC investigations.
• Participate in design and test readiness reviews to ensure EMC requirements are addressed.
• Maintain EMC lab organization, equipment readiness, calibration status, and safety procedures.
• Support EMC laboratory accreditation activities in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, including documentation, audits, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field required; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Strong hands-on technical aptitude with electronic hardware and test equipment.
• Ability to follow test procedures, work instructions, and quality systems with high attention to detail.
• Solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Organized, methodical, and safety-conscious.
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing EMC, EMI, and ESD testing in a compliance or pre-compliance environment.
• Familiarity with EMC standards such as FCC, CISPR, and IEC.
• Experience working in semi-anechoic chambers and shielded test environments.
• Exposure to ISO/IEC 17025–accredited laboratories.
• Experience using Altium, Cadence Allegro, and viewing schematics and PCB layouts.

Experience Levels

• Engineering Technician II: 2 years of relevant hands-on laboratory or EMC testing experience.
• Engineering Technician III: 5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory or EMC testing experience.
• Lead Technician: 8 years of relevant hands-on laboratory or EMC testing experience.