EMC Test Engineer / Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)

Tata Consultancy Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Fremont, CA is seeking an entry-level EMC Test Engineer to support hands-on electromagnetic compatibility testing for advanced vehicle platforms. You will be testing, troubleshooting, coordinating labs, and validating activities across development and certification environments.

The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, and working with test equipment in a lab setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment with electronic test equipment.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work hands-on with test equipment and engineering hardware.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare development vehicles and components for EMC testing, including setup of test equipment, harnesses, and instrumentation.
• Configure test systems and support software/firmware readiness for validation activities.
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and test execution activities to support program milestones.
• Execute emissions and immunity testing in accordance with internal and industry standards.
• Develop and use automation scripts (Python, Bash, or similar) to support testing and data collection.
• Maintain detailed records of configurations, builds, and test results.
• Support testing activities at internal and external facilities.
• Coordinate equipment setup, vehicle movement, and overall lab readiness.
• Work closely with engineering and lab teams during validation efforts.
• Troubleshoot test failures and assist with root cause investigations.
• Capture and analyze test data to identify issues and performance trends.
• Support validation of corrective actions and hardware updates.

Skills

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Troubleshooting

Lab coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

CAN

LIN

FlexRay

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

We are seeking a recent Electrical Engineering graduate for an entry-level EMC Test Engineer position to support hands‑on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing and validation for advanced vehicle platforms. This role focuses on testing, troubleshooting, lab coordination, and validation activities across development and certification environments. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated recent graduate who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and working with test equipment in a laboratory environment.

Required

• Experience working in a laboratory environment using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, or similar instrumentation.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work hands‑on with test equipment and engineering hardware.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Pluses

• EMC testing experience
• Understanding of EV architecture
• Soldering skills.
• Understanding of automotive networks e.g. CAN, LIN, Flexray
• EMC knowledge.

Work Environment

• Hands‑on role requiring regular work in laboratory and test chamber environments.
• Occasional travel to external testing facilities may be required.

Roles & Responsibilities

Scope

Test Preparation & Validation

• Prepare development vehicles and components for EMC testing, including setup of test equipment, harnesses, and instrumentation.
• Configure test systems and support software/firmware readiness for validation activities.
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and test execution activities to support program milestones.

Test Execution & Automation

• Execute emissions and immunity testing in accordance with internal and industry standards.
• Develop and use automation scripts (Python, Bash, or similar) to support testing and data collection.
• Maintain detailed records of configurations, builds, and test results.

Lab Operations & Coordination

• Support testing activities at internal and external facilities.
• Coordinate equipment setup, vehicle movement, and overall lab readiness.
• Work closely with engineering and lab teams during validation efforts.

Debugging & Reporting

• Troubleshoot test failures and assist with root cause investigations.
• Capture and analyze test data to identify issues and performance trends.
• Support validation of corrective actions and hardware updates.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and setup of test infrastructure and lab equipment.
• Assist with related electrical, RF, or low‑voltage validation efforts as needed.
• Support certification and compliance‑related activities.

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000 a year