EMC / RF Intern (Internship)

Vista Compliance Laboratories; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Vista Compliance Laboratories in Orange County is seeking an EMC/RF Intern at our San Clemente, CA location. You will assist in performing EMC and RF testing, evaluating technical data, and supporting non-technical staff.

This internship offers hands-on exposure to regulatory testing services across wireless devices and consumer electronics, with opportunity to learn standards and testing protocols in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in engineering or electrical technologies preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret test standards and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply engineering standards for product evaluation and compliance testing.
• Set up and break down test equipment and samples for testing.
• Conduct EMC and RF testing in accordance with standards.
• Review datasheets, test plans, and pre-evaluation docs to clarify objectives.
• Prepare documentation for quality system and procedures.
• Create test reports and certification deliverables for clients.
• Communicate progress and status with staff and management.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians on sample handling and testing.
• Assist with other duties to meet project needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering or electrical technologies

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or engineering technologies

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Vista Compliance Laboratories is an independent testing and product certification service provider located in Orange County. We are searching for an EMC/RF Intern (Internship) at our San Clemente, CA location.

Vista Labs provides compliance testing services for wireless/electrical and electronic products. We also help customers obtain regulatory certifications recognized both domestically and internationally. By providing compliance testing services, quality assurance, and globally recognized certifications for wireless/electronic products (including cellular devices, household appliances, consumer electronic products, wireless/IoT devices, lighting/electrical equipment, medical devices, information communications technology, and industrial equipment) we ensure the quality and safety of electrical products and devices used by people throughout the world.

We are always eager to find driven, intelligent, and experienced people to join our fast-paced and growing team. If you want to be part of a group of skilled, accountable, and collaborative professionals, take a look at our open positions.

Vista Labs is looking for an EMC/RF intern to assist in performing Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Frequency testing, technical evaluation and review, as well as provide support to non‑technical personnel. Are you motivated to participate in a multi‑tasking environment? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Apply online and join the #1 provider of EMC/EMI, RF, SAR compliance testing services as well as global product certifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and apply standard engineering standards/principles for product evaluation and compliance testing.
• Set‑up and break‑down test apparatus, equipment, and samples for testing.
• Perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Frequency (RF) testing.
• Review product specifications, datasheets, test set‑up instructions, test plans, and pre‑evaluation documents to understand the objectives of assignments prior to starting testing.
• Prepare documentation/files for compliance with quality system and operating procedures.
• Perform satisfactory EMC and RF testing in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
• Extract and compile engineering data and record test data in accordance with standards.
• Analyze test data, generate test data sheets, perform routing calculations.
• Create client deliverables in the form of test reports, letter reports, and certification reports.
• Communicate information with staff and management (turn‑around time, test progress, and project status, etc.).
• Communicate test report results effectively with customers.
• Conduct routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate with laboratory engineers, technicians and/or assistants on sample receiving, logging, pre‑treatment, preparation, testing, and other tasks.
• All other tasks and duties assigned as required to meet project and/or business needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree and/or vocation program in engineering or electrical technologies. Bachelor’s degree in electrical or engineering technologies preferred. Electrical and/or mechanical background.
• Ability to utilize basic equipment and hand tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to work well both independently and as a team, and across multiple cultures.
• Strong analytical skills while handling multiple projects, delivering results on time using well developed logical problem‑solving skills.
• Customer‑focused. Team player.
• High level of professionalism and the ability to work autonomously.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.
• Pro‑active attitude and excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to read, comprehend, interpret and apply the requirements of test standards to various types of products.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of technology relating to the position.
• Computer & math skills. Windows‑based computer programs including MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Good technical/mechanical skills/aptitude.

Other General Requirements / Responsibilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop, kneel to install computer equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Vista Compliance Laboratories is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.