EMC Engineer - R&D

Schneider Electric; Kolding; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an EMC Engineer for our R&D team in Kolding, Denmark. You will lead EMC design reviews, define guidelines, and collaborate with design engineers to ensure EMI/EMC requirements are met across product life cycles.

The role requires hands-on EMC testing experience, familiarity with power converters, and strong English communication. Join a global leader committed to energy management and sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or electronics engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on EMC testing experience including EMI receivers, surge, burst, ESD, and LISN networks.
• Experience with power converters is an advantage.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in EMC architecture and design reviews.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, grounding and shielding for EMC.
• Define EMC guidelines and best practices for hardware teams.
• Develop EMC/EMI test plans and procedures.
• Interface with certification bodies and labs.
• Monitor EMC standards changes and advise on impact.

Skills

EMC testing

EMC/EMI knowledge

Power electronics experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMC test receivers

LISN networks

EMC test equipment

Job description

Are you looking to join a global market-leading company that is shaping the future of Energy Management and Automation?

Schneider Electric is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable technologies across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We believe in the power of great people and are committed to driving innovation, diversity, and sustainability. In Denmark, we are 850 employees, and globally we are more than 150,000 in 100+ countries.

We are now looking for an EMC Engineer to join our R&D team in Kolding, Denmark.

As an EMC Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role as part of the R&D team and will participate in the development of energy management products with special focus on 3 phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and power converters.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead or participate in architecture reviews and design reviews to ensure EMC considerations are addressed from concept stage through product release.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, grounding concepts, shielding strategies, cable routing, and mechanical designs from an EMC perspective.
• Define EMC design guidelines and best practices for hardware development teams.
• Contribute to remove or to mitigate risk regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) during entire product life cycles from design proof of concept, development, or typical sustain/maintain stages
• Collaborate with design engineers to advise on EMC requirements, test specifications and production of test procedures and reports as required.
• Key stakeholder on idea proposal to achieve the EMC/EMI requirements; Develop and validate corrective actions to meet EMC requirements while balancing performance, cost, and time-to-market.
• Create and execute EMC/EMI test plans for system and/or subsystem in including test setup definition and preparation;
• Perform internal preliminary or pre-comply EMC/EMI test for risk mitigation
• Interface with certification bodies, test laboratories, suppliers, customers, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Manage EMI/EMC product compliance related documentation (reports, certificates)
• Define long-term EMC laboratory roadmap including equipment investments, facility upgrades, automation, and testing methodologies.
• Evaluate and justify EMC laboratory investments through technical and business cases.
• Ensure EMC laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and compliant with quality requirements.
• Lead EMC troubleshooting and root cause investigations using laboratory measurements, modelling, simulations tools, and engineering analysis.
• Interpret and apply international EMC standards and regulations such as IEC, CISPR, EN, FCC, MIL, and customer-specific requirements.
• Monitor changes in EMC regulations and standards and evaluate their impact on current and future products.
• Train or mentoring new team members on the subject matter.
• Other assignments connected with EMC/EMI as required.

What will help you succeed

• A degree in electrical or electronics engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• A few years of hands‑on experience with EMC testing, including equipment and methods such as EMI test receivers, surge, burst and ESD testing, and LISN networks.
• Experience with power converters is considered an advantage.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

What do we offer

At Schneider Electric, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every employee is empowered to thrive. As part of our team, you can expect:

• Great colleagues, a modern working environment
• Competitive employee benefits
• Flexible working arrangement with opportunity to work from home (depending on role)
• Opportunities to widen your expertise and international professional network
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

Did we get you inspired?

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

About the site

Our R&D Center in Kolding, Denmark is a hub of innovation and expertise, dedicated to developing cutting‑edge solutions in the field of energy management and automation. This center plays a crucial role in driving technological advancements and creating sustainable and efficient products that cater to the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. With a talented team of engineers and experts, the center has grown to become crucial in shaping the future of energy management solutions.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits – it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: important insurances, paid leave, parental and care leave, flexible working options, subsidized lunch and internet, wellbeing activities, health checks and on‑line health assistance.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, pension plan, bonus programs, opportunities to own company shares, discounts on company products, referral bonus and Fritvalgs (where applicable).

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through smart ways to collaborate, employee associations, celebrating contributions via a recognition portal, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

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