EMC Lab Lead: Onboard RF Testing & Diagnostics

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an EMC Lab Specialist to lead onboard EMC testing and lab operations in support of vehicle development programs. You will own testing processes, collaborate across teams, and drive data-driven issue resolution.

This role requires hands-on testing with CISPR, RF systems, and software development for test automation, with a focus on reliable, repeatable results and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or relevant experience in electrical engineering or automotive technology.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle systems, test instrumentation, and EMC lab environments.
• Proficiency in software development for test automation, instrumentation control, and data analysis.
• Practical electronics background with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while owning complex technical systems and processes end-to-end.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with engineers, technicians, and program teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead onboard CISPR EMC testing and diagnosis for development and production vehicles.
• Develop, document, and deliver clear, simplified onboard CISPR test procedures to enable consistent execution.
• Develop and maintain software required for onboard radio receiver testing, including custom drivers and integration of new test equipment such as signal generator, RF Receiver, Spectrum Analyzer etc.
• Own day‑to‑day lab operations and maintenance, proactively identifying and resolving facility and equipment issues including dyno system issues, equipment failures and electrical problems.
• Investigate and seek deep understanding of all issues identified during development testing, driving thorough root‑cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement of testing methods, lab capabilities, and development workflows to improve efficiency and test quality.
• Provide EMC technical support to vehicle programs and product design teams.

Skills

EMC testing

RF systems

Software development

Lab operations

Diagnostics

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an EMC Lab Specialist to lead onboard EMC testing and lab operations in support of vehicle development programs. You will own testing processes, collaborate across teams, and drive data-driven issue resolution.

This role requires hands-on testing with CISPR, RF systems, and software development for test automation, with a focus on reliable, repeatable results and continuous improvement.