EMC Engineer 2

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the Kansas City area seeks a full-time EMC Engineer 2 to lead certification tests or join a team to complete EMC certifications for complex products.

You will mentor junior EMC Engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams on test plans, results, and compliance documentation. The role requires hands-on RF knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with ≥1 year experience.
• GPA 3.0 or higher is a general rule.
• RF knowledge and understanding of electrical circuits.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead small certification tests or work as part of a team to develop test plans for EMC compliance.
• Understand Garmin products, I/O, system architecture and equipment functionality.
• Develop/write test reports documenting EMC results.
• Mentor EMC Engineers (EMC Engineer 1)
• Apply urgency and focus on priorities and assist in recruiting as required
• Collaborate with EMC Engineers to deliver GPS navigation, BLE and Wi‑Fi platforms
• Create and implement complex test plans for major product development programs
• Test prototypes for RF emissions and document results
• Communicate risks and deliverables to project teams
• Work with Compliance Engineering to determine approaches to compliance problems

Skills

RF technology

Communication skills

Project management

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full‑time EMC Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a small certification test or working as part of a team to complete Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Certifications for a more complex integrated product/system under supervision of management or mentor.

The Operations team is responsible for partnering with cross functional engineering teams to achieve EMC and radio transmitter certifications.

Essential Functions

• Lead a small certification test or work as part of a team to develop/write test plans that will result in test data that will be used to show EMC compliance to respective requirements
• Demonstrate solid understanding of the Garmin products/systems including I/O, system architecture and equipment functionality
• Develop/write test reports that correctly/completely captures test results and includes information required to ensure the report demonstrates compliance with EMC requirements
• Provide guidance to technicians as required and serve as a mentor to less experienced EMC Engineers (EMC Engineer 1)
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and participate in recruiting activities as required
• Work with experienced EMC Engineers to deliver best-in‑class GPS navigation, HD traffic, wireless video, radar and driving recorder platforms as well as connected services using technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi‑Fi.
• Create and implement complex test plans for major product development programs
• Test prototypes for RF emissions and properly document test results
• Communicate risks and deliverables to project teams as well as suggest alternate plans and solutions to mitigate risks
• Partner with experienced EMC Engineers and/or the Compliance Engineering team to determine general approach and specific solutions to compliance problems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and/or understanding of RF technology and electrical circuits
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Demonstrated skills and/or training in project management
• Must be detail/team oriented, positive, have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, able to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• iNARTE certification in EMC and/or Product Safety
• Past participation on a standards-writing committee
• Experience reviewing EMC and safety design aspects for circuit design and PCB layout
• Previous work or internship experience with circuit design for consumer or aviation products
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO17025, AS9100, IATF6949

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits