EMI/EMC Technician III

Element has an opportunity for a EMI/EMC Technician III to join our rapidly expanding team in Rockford, IL. As a member of the operations team, the EMI/EMC Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision.  

This position is responsible for performing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, along with supporting climatics, environmental, and dynamics testing services for customers across a range of industries.

Salary: $25.39- $42.33/hr DOE 

• →Set up, configure, and operate EMI/EMC test equipment, instrumentation, and laboratory test systems
• →Perform electromagnetic emissions and immunity testing in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• →Utilize various testing equipment such as: Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Wave Form Generator and Signal Generator
• →Support testing activities involving radiated and conducted emissions, radiated and conducted immunity, electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transient (EFT), surge, and other applicable electromagnetic compatibility tests
• →Configure test setups using antennas, receivers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, amplifiers, current probes, and associated instrumentation
• →Monitor test performance, collect data, identify anomalies, and troubleshoot equipment or test setup issues
• →Assist with pre-compliance evaluations, formal compliance testing, and product qualification programs
• →Maintain accurate test records and prepare technical reports documenting procedures, results, observations, and deviations

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• Foundational knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, instrumentation, measurement techniques, and engineering principles
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, engineering drawings, test specifications, and customer requirements
• Proficiency with computers and standard office applications for data recording, analysis, and technical reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative laboratory team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and accurate test execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing EMI/EMC testing in a commercial, industrial, automotive, aerospace, medical device, telecommunications, or electronics testing laboratory
• Familiarity with applicable IEC, CISPR, ISO, SAE, MIL-STD, FCC, or other relevant EMI/EMC standards
• Experience with EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, antennas, RF amplifiers, and associated test equipment
• Exposure to environmental chambers, temperature and humidity testing, vibration systems, mechanical shock testing, or related reliability evaluations
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory operations, calibration practices, measurement uncertainty, and quality documentation
• Experience interpreting test data and preparing formal technical reports
• Prior experience in a Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) organization or third-party testing laboratory

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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.

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.