EMC Test Engineer

This role is Inside IR35

On site in West Midlands

Job Description The Role
This position offers an opportunity for involvement in the validation and testing of a range of electronic
systems and products within Tier 1 automotive and aerospace businesses. It will involve working closely with internal and external customers, working to the highest standards and working in a responsive, customer-oriented environment offering plenty of variety.

What you'll do
- Setting up and conducting all types of EMC tests
- Making sure that test specifications are followed correctly
- Devising and carrying out non-standard tests to meet special requirements
- Recording product condition or behaviour during and after test
- Creating concise and clear test records
- Monitoring test equipment and reporting anomalies or faults
- Producing clear and professional reports as required
- Working closely with clients to understand and resolve EMC test failures through investigative Work
- Checking and calibrating equipment and test chambers

What we are looking for

Essential:
- Educated to HND or engineering degree standard. A good understanding of Physics is important
- A thorough understanding of RF measurement principles
- EMC/RF experience (in the context of hands on testing and approvals/standards)
- Minimum 5 years practical test experience in a controlled test environment working to
Automotive/Aerospace test standards
- Familiarity with test, monitoring and control instruments
- Knowledge and experience of working to a recognised quality system
- Conscientious in attention to detail, accuracy and record keeping

Desirable:
- Computer literate - working knowledge of standard PC applications
- Experience of EMC aerospace testing to DO-160 is highly desirable as is experience of setting up, conducting and analysing EMC aerospace lightning tests
- Ability to communicate clearly and to deal confidently with customers
- Willingness to work additional hours when required including a shift working pattern
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to varying work requirements
- Knowledge/experience of calibration techniques