Automotive EMC Validation Engineer (ISO 17025)

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive is hiring a Validation Engineer (EMC) to plan, execute, and document automotive EMC tests in compliance with OEM and international standards. You will own ISO/IEC 17025 quality system processes, ensuring accreditation maintenance and rigorous measurement integrity across test programs.

The role emphasizes hands‑on test execution, equipment operation, and cross‑functional collaboration to continuously improve test methods, documentation, and traceability within a high‑quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Physics, or related field.
• 1-3+ years hands‑on EMC or other testing experience in automotive, aerospace, or accredited laboratory environments.
• Strong knowledge of automotive EMC standards (ISO 11452, CISPR 25, ISO 7637, OEM-specific EMC specs).
• Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Familiarity with RF measurement principles, shielding, grounding, and EMC troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, schematics, and test requirements.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document EMC tests per OEM, international, and regulatory standards.
• Configure DUTs, test setups, harnessing, monitoring equipment, and test automation systems.
• Operate EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, RF amplifiers, signal generators, LISNs, and spectrum analyzers.
• Interpret OEM EMC specifications for application to internal testing methods.
• Maintain accurate test records, calibration data, and traceability documentation.
• Lead and participate in ISO/IEC 17025 quality system activities including audits and management reviews.

Skills

EMC testing

ISO/IEC 17025

RF measurement

documentation

test equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMI Receivers

RF Spectrum Analyzers

LISNs

BAT-EMC

EM Test

Job description

Nexteer Automotive is hiring a Validation Engineer (EMC) to plan, execute, and document automotive EMC tests in compliance with OEM and international standards. You will own ISO/IEC 17025 quality system processes, ensuring accreditation maintenance and rigorous measurement integrity across test programs.

The role emphasizes hands‑on test execution, equipment operation, and cross‑functional collaboration to continuously improve test methods, documentation, and traceability within a high‑quality