Senior EMC Engineer | EMI/EMC Compliance & Testing | Medical Device
Senior EMC Engineer (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility)Location: Northbrook, IL (Onsite – 90%) Travel: Required to facilities in Northbrook & Wheeling, IL Shift: 1st Shift – Monday to FridayPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Engineer – Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) with strong hands-on testing experience. The role focuses on defining EMC requirements, supporting product design compliance, leading EMC testing activities, and ensuring products meet applicable regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine EMC requirements based on applicable industry standards and evaluate their impact on product baseline design.Perform EMC analysis during design phases and project compliance margins for design reviews and customer technical meetings.Develop EMI test equipment requirements, including maintenance and calibration processes.Implement EMI test procedures and oversee execution activities.Utilize circuit simulation and electromagnetic modeling tools.Operate and analyze results using EMC test equipment including:Spectrum analyzersEMI receiversOscilloscopesAmplifiersCurrent probesPower suppliesParticipate in:EMC Test PlanningSystem IntegrationVerification & Validation activitiesDevelop and author:EMC plansTest protocolsCompliance documentationCoordinate testing at in-house labs and third-party accredited test facilities.Ensure compliance with applicable EMC standards and system requirements.Support design teams with root cause analysis for product and design failures.Required Education & ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in:Electrical EngineeringElectronic Engineering (or related discipline)5–10 years of hands-on EMC testing experienceStrong understanding of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) theoryExperience translating customer needs into compliant engineering solutions.EMC Standards Knowledge (Required)Working knowledge of applicable EMC test methods and standards:CISPR 11 (Ed. 6.2)IEC 61000-3-3 (Ed. 3.1)BS EN IEC 61000-4-11:2020IEC 61000-4-6 (Ed. 4.0)IEC 60601-1-2 (Ed. 4.1)Testing Experience RequiredRadiated EmissionsRadiated ImmunityConducted EmissionsConducted ImmunityVoltage Dips & InterruptsHarmonics & Flicker TestingAIM TestingPreferred / Desired SkillsMATLABExcel (Advanced)LabVIEWAdvanced EMC test equipment operationBasic statistical analysis knowledgeTest fixture design and specification understanding