EMI Test Technician / Associate EMI Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Minneapolis seeks an EMI Test Technician/Associate EMI Test Engineer to perform EMI/EMC testing on aerospace components and log results. You will set up spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and EMI receivers, and document test data.

The role requires familiarity with EMI standards and instruments, plus hands-on troubleshooting with engineers and customers during testing. A physics/EE background or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, EE, or related field.
• Two-year electronics technical degree and relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, power supplies, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing on aerospace components and systems.
• Set up and operate test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and EMI receivers.
• Perform shielding, conducted emissions, radiated emissions, and susceptibility tests.
• Maintain knowledge of EMI test standards, procedures, and instrumentation.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and prepare test reports.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot EMI-related issues.
• Interact with customers during testing and assist with troubleshooting and development modifications.

Skills

Military electronics

Team player

Proactive

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/EE/related field

Two-year electronics technical degree + relevant work

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Overview

Element is a world renown Aerospace Testing Company, delivering certainty to clients such as Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin. We are seeking a skilled EMI Test Technician / Associate EMI Test Engineer to join our dynamic aerospace team.The primary function of this position is performing EMI testing, documenting EMI test results, completing test datasheets for assigned EMI test programs, and logging EMI test activities.

At Element our shared purpose of ‘Making tomorrow safer than today’ is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd.

Salary: $27.50-$33/hr

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMI/EMC testing on aerospace electronic components and systems in compliance with industry standards
• Set up and operate test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and EMI receivers.
• Perform shielding effectiveness, conducted emissions, radiated emissions, and susceptibility tests.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of EMI test standards, EMI test procedures, and EMI test instrumentation
• Analyze test results, document findings, and prepare detailed test reports.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve EMI-related issues.
• Interact with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and development modifications

Skills / Qualifications

Is this job for me?

This is a fast-paced environment, and we need someone who is proactive, self-motivated and a team player. The person for this role will be a specialist in their field, respected by all who they work with, keen to learn and enthusiastic in the face of challenge. We are looking for someone with the following training and/or experience:

• Military electronics (Radar, Radio, Navigation, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in physics, EE, or related field
• Two-year electronics technical degree and relevant work experience
• Familiarity with standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, power supplies, etc.)

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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