Automotive EMC Test Technician: Hands-on, ISO 11452

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a seasoned EMC Test Technician to support component and module-level EMC/EMI validation for automotive electronic systems. The role requires 3–7 years of bench-level EMC testing experience in the automotive sector and deep fluency in ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM specifications across major manufacturers.

This is a pure individual contributor role with high ownership and hands-on impact in a lab setting, focusing on emissions, immunity, and equipment

Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of bench-level EMC testing experience in automotive environments.
  • Deep knowledge of ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM-specific test specs.
  • Equivalent experience from Aerospace/Defense/Consumer electronics with OEM fluency is acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, configure, and operate EMC test equipment for component and module-level testing per automotive standards.
  • Execute radiated and conducted emissions tests per CISPR 25 and OEM specs.
  • Perform RI, BCI, DPI, and conducted immunity tests per ISO 11452 series.
  • Execute ISO 7637‑2, ISO 16750‑2 transient pulse tests per OEM library.
  • Perform ESD testing per ISO 10605 and IEC 61000‑4‑2.
  • Configure LISN, probes, CDN networks, and antenna systems.

Skills

EMC testing
Automotive systems
ISO standard fluency
Problem solving
Hands-on bench testing

Tools

TILE! Automation platform
Python
LabVIEW
EMI receivers
Spectrum analyzers
Signal generators

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a seasoned EMC Test Technician to support component and module-level EMC/EMI validation for automotive electronic systems. The role requires 3–7 years of bench-level EMC testing experience in the automotive sector and deep fluency in ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM specifications across major manufacturers.

This is a pure individual contributor role with high ownership and hands-on impact in a lab setting, focusing on emissions, immunity, and equipment

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