Automotive EMC Test Technician - Hands-On Lab Pro

Rivian VW Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a seasoned EMC Test Technician to join our EMC team, supporting component and module‑level EMC/EMI validation for automotive electronic systems. 3–7 years of bench‑level EMC testing experience in automotive is ideal, with fluency in ISO 11452, 7637, and OEM specifications; aerospace/defense/IEC environments are acceptable with credible OEM fluency.

This is an individual contributor role with high ownership and impact, focused on hands‑on testing,

Qualifications

• iNARTE EMC Technician or Engineer Certification (or active progress toward certification).
• Experience with A2LA or NVLAP laboratory accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025.
• Experience with EV/HEV high‑voltage EMC testing (CISPR 12, UN ECE Regulation 10, SAE J551 series).
• Experience with antenna measurement / OTA testing for vehicle-integrated antenna systems.
• Familiarity with EMC pre‑compliance and diagnostic techniques (near-field probing, time‑domain troubleshooting, CM current measurements).
• Practical RF shielding and filtering knowledge to support product debugging.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate EMC test equipment for component and module-level testing per automotive standards.
• Execute CISPR 25 emissions testing and OEM emission specs.
• Perform RI, BCI, DPI, and conducted immunity testing per ISO 11452 series.
• Perform ISO 7637‑2 pulses and OEM pulse libraries.
• Operate EMI receivers and spectrum analyzers; configure signal generators and RF amplifiers.
• Document test results and ensure data validity for OEM submissions.
• Maintain lab equipment calibration and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.

Skills

EMC testing

EMC pre-compliance

Antenna measurement

RF shielding & filtering

Automation troubleshooting

Tools

EMI test receivers

Spectrum analyzers

RF power amplifiers

LISN setups

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks a seasoned EMC Test Technician to join our EMC team, supporting component and module‑level EMC/EMI validation for automotive electronic systems. 3–7 years of bench‑level EMC testing experience in automotive is ideal, with fluency in ISO 11452, 7637, and OEM specifications; aerospace/defense/IEC environments are acceptable with credible OEM fluency.

This is an individual contributor role with high ownership and impact, focused on hands‑on testing,