EMC Test Engineer 1

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is seeking a Shift Engineer - EMC/Wireless in California to perform EMC and selected wireless regulatory testing on electronic products. This onsite role supports 2nd or 3rd shift and requires hands-on testing, reporting, and customer support.

The candidate will operate and troubleshoot lab equipment, document results, and communicate findings to clients while ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. Excellent technical writing and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field, or at least three years of EMC testing experience.
• Hands-on experience in electronics, EMC, RF, wireless, or regulatory testing laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of FCC, ISED Canada, ETSI, CISPR, IEC 61000 series, and ANSI C63 standards; international markets experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with EMC and RF test equipment, including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, immunity systems, RF amplifiers, antennas, LISNs, and CDNs.
• Ability to independently conduct testing, troubleshoot failures, and document results using lab software.
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, IoT, cellular technologies and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiated and conducted emissions testing and immunity testing, including ESD, EFT/Burst, surge, and related measurements.
• Conduct wireless regulatory testing for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, IoT, and cellular devices including RF output power and spurious emissions.
• Set up, operate, verify, and maintain lab test equipment and systems, troubleshooting issues.
• Prepare, review, and verify test data, records, and reports for timely deliverables.
• Explain standards, procedures, results, and certification requirements to customers and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate priorities and shift handoffs while supporting ISO/IEC 17025 and safe lab operations.

Skills

EMC testing

RF testing

FCC/ETSI/CISPR knowledge

Laboratory reporting

Customer communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EMC/RF test equipment

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

EMI receivers

CDNs / LISNs

Job description

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

The Shift Engineer - EMC/Wireless performs electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and selected wireless regulatory compliance testing on electronic and wireless products. This onsite role requires hands-on testing experience, technical reporting, customer support, and the ability to work independently during 2nd or 3rd shift.

Your Tasks

• Perform radiated and conducted emissions testing and immunity testing, including ESD, EFT/Burst, surge, radiated and conducted immunity, magnetic field, and voltage dip evaluations.
• Conduct selected wireless regulatory testing for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, IoT, and cellular-enabled products, including RF output power, occupied bandwidth, band-edge measurements, and spurious emissions.
• Set up, operate, verify, and maintain laboratory test equipment and systems while troubleshooting equipment, software, test setup, and product-related issues.
• Prepare, review, and technically verify test data, records, and reports to ensure accurate, complete, and timely deliverables.
• Explain applicable standards, testing procedures, results, and certification requirements to customers and provide appropriate technical recommendations.
• Coordinate project priorities and shift handoffs with laboratory management, project managers, quality personnel, and other engineers while supporting ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and maintaining safe laboratory operations.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field, or at least three years of relevant EMC testing experience.
• Hands-on experience in an electronics, EMC, RF, wireless, or regulatory testing laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of EMC principles and applicable FCC, ISED Canada, ETSI, CISPR, IEC 61000 series, and ANSI C63 standards; experience supporting additional international markets is a plus.
• Proficiency with EMC and RF test equipment, including EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, immunity systems, RF amplifiers, antennas, LISNs, and CDNs.
• Ability to independently conduct testing, recognize invalid test conditions, troubleshoot failures, apply technical procedures, and accurately document results using laboratory automation and data-acquisition software.
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, IoT, cellular technologies, and wireless transmitter measurements is preferred, along with strong customer service, communication, organization, and technical writing skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification.
• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced compliance professionals.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global regulatory requirements.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career-development opportunities.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, onsite position assigned to either 2nd shift or 3rd shift based on laboratory operating needs. Schedule adjustments, approved overtime, or weekend work may be required to support customer deadlines and project priorities.
• The anticipated base salary range is $70,000 - $95,000, with a 10% annual bonus target. Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity.
• TÜV SÜD America offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and generous paid time off.
• All employees are expected to follow TÜV SÜD policies and procedures and support a safe and healthy work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Food

Country/Region: United States

Working Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Org Unit Code: SD-EMC

Requisition ID: 7123

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