EMC Test Technician

Motion Recruitment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a contract EMC Test Technician to support the EMC team. You will perform bench-level testing, run emissions/ immunity tests and work with design engineers to produce OEM-ready documentation.

The role requires 3+ years of automotive EMC testing, knowledge of ISO 11452/7637, and the ability to handle high-voltage power sources. Travel to San Jose and other sites up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bench-level automotive EMC testing experience.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM test specifications.
• Comfort with high-voltage AC and DC power sources and vehicle hardware.
• Willingness to travel to San Jose and other remote locations up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Test execution and setup: Run radiated and conducted emissions (CISPR 25), radiated immunity, BCI, and conducted immunity (ISO 11452).
• Perform transient pulse testing (ISO 7637-2, ISO 16750-2) and ESD testing (ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2).
• Maintain LISNs, probes, clamps, CDNs, and antennas.
• Apply VW TL 81000 requirements and related OEM specs; track spec revisions.
• Operate receivers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, transient generators, and ESD simulators.
• Use TILE!, Python, and LabVIEW to configure test sequences and verify outputs.
• Produce OEM-ready test reports, calibration data, logs and non-conformance records.
• Support engineers with root-cause data and plot interpretation.
• Track calibration due dates with ISO/IEC 17025 providers.

Skills

Bench-level testing EMC

ISO 11452 knowledge

ISO 7637 knowledge

Vehicle hardware handling

Problem solving

Tools

LISNs

Probes

Clamps

CDNs

Antennas

Receivers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

RF amplifiers

Transient generators

ESD simulators

Job description

Duration: 6+ months with possibility of longer term extensions

Pay Rate: $32/hr -$32/hr on W2

Role

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a contract EMC Test Technician to support our EMC team. The team validates component- and module-level EMC/EMI control for automotive electronic systems. This is a hands-on, bench-level individual contributor role with no direct reports, suited to someone who wants to take ownership of test execution and see the results of their work quickly. You’ll run tests (onsite and at 3P labs), maintain the test environment, and produce OEM-ready documentation, working closely with design and test engineers.

Responsibilities

Test execution and setup:

Run radiated and conducted emissions (CISPR 25), radiated immunity, bulk current injection (BCI), and conducted immunity (ISO 11452).

Perform transient pulse testing (ISO 7637-2, ISO 16750-2) and ESD testing (ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2).

Maintain LISNs, probes, clamps, CDNs, and antennas.

OEM compliance:

Apply VW TL 81000 requirements and related OEM specifications.

Track specification revisions and flag affected test plans.

Instrumentation:

Operate receivers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, transient generators, and ESD simulators.

Validate antenna factors and perform system checks, including antenna calibration, chamber correlation, ALSE, and BCI.

Use TILE!, Python, and LabVIEW to configure test sequences. Verify automated outputs against manual baselines and troubleshoot anomalies.

Documentation:

Produce OEM-ready test reports, configuration records, calibration and ambient data, logs, non-conformance records, and retest documentation.

Support engineers with root-cause data and plot interpretation.

Perform calibration checks and preventive maintenance.

Track calibration due dates with external ISO/IEC 17025 providers, keep the lab organized, and log equipment issues.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of bench-level automotive EMC testing experience.

Practical knowledge of ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM test specifications.

Other Requirements: Precision working with high-voltage AC and DC power sources Confidence working around and testing vehicle hardware. Comfort and adaptability working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to lift heavy loads unassisted up to 30 lbs. Travel to San Jose and other remote locations, up to 25% of time initially.