Senior Test Engineer

Proteqt; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Technologies is a leading product compliance, testing and certification specialist in Australasia. The role involves leading technical assessments, advising on EMC/electrical safety and regulatory requirements, and managing client projects from enquiry to certification.

You will mentor engineers and contribute to quality systems while ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and robust technical outputs.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with electronics/communications or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in product compliance design, testing or regulatory engineering.
• Strong knowledge of EMC, electrical safety, radio/telecommunications standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance assessments and certification activities across electrical/electronic products.
• Provide expert compliance advice and technical reports to clients.
• Manage client projects from enquiry through to certification and close collaboration with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Technical reporting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications or related field

Job description

About the organisation

EMC Technologies is one of Australasia’s leading product compliance, testing and certification specialists, helping manufacturers bring innovative products to market with confidence. Operating across Australia and New Zealand, EMC combines deep technical expertise, internationally recognised accreditation, and a customer-focused approach to support organisations navigating increasingly complex regulatory and compliance requirements.

About the role

This is far more than a laboratory-based testing role. You will lead technical assessments, provide expert compliance advice and reports, manage client projects from enquiry through to certification, and play a key role in mentoring engineers while maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence.

Key elements of the role but not limited to are:

• Leading compliance assessments and certification activities across a diverse range of electrical and electronic products
• Providing expert advice on EMC, electrical safety, radio, wireless and international regulatory requirements
• Ensure all work complies with ISO/IEC 17025 and internal procedures
• Reviewing and approving technical reports, test plans and compliance documentation
• Managing customer projects and acting as a key technical contact throughout the assessment process
• Interpreting complex Australian and international standards and translating them into practical outcomes for clients
• Supporting quotation and tender preparation for specialist testing and certification services
• Coaching and mentoring engineers and technical staff
• Contributing to the ongoing development of laboratory capability, technical expertise and quality systems

Ideally, you will have

• Degree-qualified Engineer in Electronics and Communications, Physics or related technical professional qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product compliance design, testing certification or regulatory engineering
• Strong knowledge of EMC, electrical safety, radio or telecommunications standards
• Experience within a NATA-accredited laboratory, certification body or similar technical environment
• Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements
• Ability to write, review and interpret technical reports and compliance documentation
• Strong client-facing communication skills and commercial awareness
• Leadership capability with the confidence to mentor and guide technical teams

We are delighted to be managing another retained assignment created in partnership with our client. proteqt talent solutions actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought and work arrangements.