EMC Test Engineer

Programming.com; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking an EMC test engineer to test, simulate, and validate EMC performance on Cisco hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring up and configure hardware, and coordinate prototype allocations with the EMC lab lead.

The role requires planning EMC test cases and dates, configuring EUTs, and producing detailed test reports in line with international standards. You will work independently or in teams to perform EMC compliance testing on networking equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with EMC testing standards and lab procedures.
• Proven ability to develop and execute TAPs and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Test, simulate, and validate EMC performance for Cisco hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring up and configure hardware.
• Plan prototype allocations, EMC test cases, and testing dates with EMC lab lead.
• Configure hardware/software to exercise EUT for EMC testing.
• Write EMC test reports using in-house tools and follow global standards.

Skills

EMC testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Test planning

Education

BSEE

ASEE

Tools

EMI receivers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power meters

IXIA traffic generators

Job description

• EMC test engineer will be responsible for testing, simulating, and validating the EMC performance for various Cisco HW products.
• Will need to work with various cross functional teams to bring up and configure Cisco HW.
• Will work with the EMC lab lead, project teams and EMC design teams to plan prototype allocations, EMC test cases and EMC testing dates.
• Configure Cisco hardware and software to exercise EUT (equipment under test) for EMC compliance testing.
• Work independently or as a team to perform EMC compliance testing on various networking equipment such as switches, routers, servers, access points, video equipment, IP telephones, and security devices.
• Responsible for writing Test Assessment Plan (TAP), defining EMC test cases and generating EMC test report using in-house report-generation tool.
• Be able to follow EMC test procedures in accordance with worldwide regulatory standards including but not limited to EN/IEC 61000-4-x series, 47 CFR Part 15, ICES, CISPR 22, CISPR 24, CISPR 32, CISPR 35, VCCI, CNS 13438, KN 32, KN 35, EN 300 386, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032, and EN 55035
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn various EMC standards including Cispr32, Cispr35, railway EN 50155/EN 50121-3-2/EN 50121-4, and NEBS GR-1089.

Qualified candidates should possess: Minimum Qualifications

• A BSEE with some related experience or an ASEE with multiple years of EMC test experience or significant EMC testing experience.
• Experience with test and measurement equipment, including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power amplifiers, and power meters.
• Experience with IXIA traffic generators and wide band communication testers is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Ciso products or Experience with networking equipment is also highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of EMC Standards highly desirable.