Senior EMC Test Engineer – On-Site (Freeport, IL)

Kornferry Honeywell

Rock City (IL)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 129,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Honeywell Advanced EMC Test Engineer position located in Freeport, IL, on-site. Leads design, development, and execution of complex EMC test plans for advanced products and supports cross-functional teams to meet IEC/CISPR/FCC and automotive standards.

Role requires mentoring junior engineers, maintaining EMC Lab readiness, and applying best practices in grounding, shielding, PCB layout, and test automation. Strong diagnostics and problem-solving are essential for product reliability.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in EMI/EMC design, testing, or related field.
Deep understanding of electromagnetic theory, circuit fundamentals, and RF principles.
Knowledge of EMC principles related to PCB layout, component selection and filter design.
Working knowledge of standards such as ISO Vehicle, IEC, CISPR, FCC, MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160.
Experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, and antennas. Creating TILE profiles (or equivalent control software).
Strong expertise in developing and executing complex test plans and procedures.
Proficiency with test automation tools and data analysis techniques to improve test efficiency and accuracy.
Experience with hardware and software integration testing in a product development environment.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to test engineering and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

Testing and Validation: Provide guidance and training to EMC test technicians. Perform radiated and conducted emissions/immunity testing in anechoic chambers and shielding rooms.
Design Consultation: Work with hardware design teams to apply EMC best practices, including grounding, shielding, component selection, and PCB layout strategies.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products meet IEC, CISPR, FCC, or automotive standards, and provide reports to support the DOC creation and submittals.
Troubleshooting: Analyze test results to identify root causes of EMI failures and provide technical solutions for mitigation.
Documentation: Create EMC Control Plans, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
Lead the design, development, and execution of advanced test plans and procedures for complex products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
Analyze test data to identify product issues and recommend improvements to enhance product performance and reliability.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior test engineers to elevate team capabilities.
Stay current with emerging test technologies and methodologies to continually improve testing effectiveness.