Master Electrical Engineer - EMC Compliance

Salt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt in Houston seeks a Master Electrical Compliance Engineer to lead EMC/EMI design, testing, and debugging for server and compute hardware in an ISO/IEC 17025 lab environment.

You will develop and execute EMC test plans, review OEM/partner data, and publish formal reports. The role includes energy-efficiency testing for ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, EU Lot 9, and collaboration with BIOS/firmware teams on power management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Electrical/electronic hardware engineering experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong EMC/EMI engineering and testing experience.
• Experience with PCB-level EMC design and troubleshooting.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 or similar accredited lab environment.
• Experience with servers and storage or similar electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMC/EMI design, testing, and debugging for complex hardware.
• Develop and execute EMC test plans, including emissions and immunity testing.
• Review OEM/partner EMC test data and reports.
• Troubleshoot EMC failures and identify design-level solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to hardware and product teams.
• Support energy-efficiency testing and regulatory submissions.

Skills

EMC/EMI design

EMC testing

PCB EMC design

Regulatory compliance

ISO 17025 lab

Power management

Server hardware

Troubleshooting EMC

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Master Electrical Engineer - EMC Compliance

Houston, Texas (on-site position)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Master Electrical Compliance Engineer to support EMC design, testing, debugging, and regulatory compliance for server and compute hardware. The role includes hands-on testing within an ISO/IEC 17025 environment, PCB/system-level EMC design reviews, and energy-efficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMC/EMI design, testing, and debugging for complex electronic hardware.


• Conduct PCB and system-level EMC design reviews.


• Develop and execute EMC test plans, including emissions and immunity testing.


• Troubleshoot EMC failures and identify design-level solutions.


• Review OEM/partner EMC test data and reports.


• Maintain EMC engineering standards and testing requirements.


• Provide technical guidance to hardware and product development teams.

Energy Efficiency

• Perform and support testing for ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, EU Lot 9, and other energy-efficiency requirements.


• Work with BIOS/firmware teams on power management and energy-efficiency debugging.


• Review energy test data, reports, and regulatory submissions.

Laboratory & Compliance

• Perform hands-on testing within an ISO/IEC 17025 lab environment.


• Configure systems for testing, including OS, drivers, and firmware.


• Prepare and publish formal test reports.


• Support lab calibration, equipment management, test tracking, and quality requirements.

Experience

• 10+ years of Electrical/electronic hardware engineering background.


• Degree in Electrical Engineering


• Strong EMC/EMI engineering and testing experience.


• Experience with PCB-level EMC design and troubleshooting.


• Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 or similar accredited test environment.


• Experience with complex hardware such as servers, compute, storage, networking, or similar electronic systems.


• Experience with ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, EU Lot 9, or similar energy-efficiency standards is preferred.


• Experience working with BIOS, firmware, or system power management is an asset.