EMC Lab Specialist

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

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

The EMC Lab Specialist is responsible for leading onboard EMC testing, diagnostics, and lab operations in support of vehicle development programs. This role combines deep technical expertise in EMC, RF systems, and software development with strong ownership of testing processes, lab infrastructure, and cross-functional problem solving.

The EMC Lab Specialist ensures robust, repeatable testing capabilities while driving issue resolution through data-driven analysis and collaboration.

What you'll do...

• Own and lead onboard radio receiver (AM, FM &DAB) CISPR EMC testing and diagnosis, including hands‑on testing of development and production vehicles and resolution of all identified testing and vehicle‑related issues.

• 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.

You'll have...

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, or a closely related discipline or relevant years of professional experience

• Demonstrated experience working with electrical test equipment including 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

• Technical ownership and accountability

• Data‑driven problem solving

• Cross‑functional collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, or a closely related discipline

• A self‑starter, motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and finish tasks on time.

• Goal oriented, and a team player with good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

• Excellent communication skills required, both written & verbal.

• Strong problem‑solving skills leveraging applied electromagnetic theoretical concepts

• Automotive Service Excellence certification

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade range of 5 to 8 and ranges from $68,300 - $192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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