Test Support EMC Technician

Element Fremont offers a full range of services, including EMI/EMC, product safety, wireless/radio, wired telecom, environmental testing, shock and vibration, thermal stress, and international approvals.

About the role

This position applies engineering concepts for testing and evaluation of networking equipment for US federal and international regulatory compliance. Determining compliance requires the understanding and application of test standards, diagnosing problems, analyzing results, and troubleshooting unexpected performance in a fast-paced environment. All training is provided within the department to ensure timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

Candidates must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of electromagnetic compatibility and interference compliance testing, including setting up test equipment and customer equipment, performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, and accurately documenting the testing process and outcome.
• Understand customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications.
• Set up test equipment and follow written specifications necessary for the proper performance of the test.
• Interface and communicate with product development teams to ensure device compliance and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate in an engineering team environment and assist in development and improvement of test methodologies, reporting, and coordination of various tasks.

Requirements

• BS or AS education in a related field.
• Previous experience with EMC testing for ITE products.
• Capable of using: Spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other routine test equipment.
• Familiar with CISPR, FCC, EN, and related worldwide ITE test standards.
• Competent with spreadsheet software, word processors, email, and other routine office software.

Schedule

Shift hours: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Pay

Salary: $31–40/hr

About Element

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally, we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together, we share an ambitious purpose to “Make tomorrow safer than today.”

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists supports customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail, and the absolute accuracy of our work.