EMC Engineer: Global Medical Device Testing

Intertek Global; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking an EMC Engineer in Menlo Park, CA to independently test and evaluate medical devices and related products to U.S., Canadian and international standards, write clear reports, and communicate with clients. Travel up to 50% is required.

You will set up and operate test equipment (spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester), read electrical schematics, and mentor junior staff while contributing to project plans and quotes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; no experience required—recent grads considered.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and time management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct on- and off-site evaluation of products to determine compliance with applicable standard(s).
• Read and determine applicability of national codes and standards clauses for the EUT.
• Provide information for quotes such as length of project, site needs, rental equipment, samples, and standards that will be used.
• Set up and operate standard test equipment including, but not limited to: spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multi-meter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester, digital multi-meter, surge generator and other EMC related test equipment. Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
• Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and manufacturing instructions.
• Validate the project scope and sample applicability.
• Under scope of the project, identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
• Follow established test plan. Set up and operate EUT; perform and document simple repairs on EUT as needed.
• Mentor less senior technical personnel.
• Provide more specialized "expertise" in one product category, i.e., become reviewer, resident subject matter expert, or obtain and maintain advanced product knowledge.
• Develop and set up test plans.
• Perform field evaluations or INSITU testing.
• Follow sample handling procedures, ensuring that sample is logged in and out of the system. Move equipment as needed through the facility. Properly package sample for shipment.
• Provide sales support such as attending client visits.
• Perform other duties as required.

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Dielectric Strength Tester

Ground Continuity Tester

Test Fixtures

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek is seeking an EMC Engineer in Menlo Park, CA to independently test and evaluate medical devices and related products to U.S., Canadian and international standards, write clear reports, and communicate with clients. Travel up to 50% is required.

You will set up and operate test equipment (spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter, dielectric strength tester, ground continuity tester), read electrical schematics, and mentor junior staff while contributing to project plans and quotes.