EMC Design & Test Engineer (TERADYNE, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Teradyne is seeking an EMC Design & Test Engineer with a strong emphasis on design-for-EMC. This role focuses primarily on integrating EMC principles into product architecture, schematics, and layout, while also supporting targeted EMC testing activities for system-level validation. You will collaborate closely with global engineering teams to ensure products meet regulatory EMC requirements throughout the development lifecycle. The role involves applying EMC principles during the design phase, developing EMC design requirements, participating in EMC design reviews, and identifying risks early in the development cycle. Ensuring designs comply with global EMC regulations and standards, preparing detailed test reports and documentation for regulatory submissions, and working closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to identify and mitigate EMC risks are key aspects. The position also requires troubleshooting and resolving EMC issues in prototypes and production units, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions, as well as using simulation tools to predict and mitigate EMC issues. Additionally, you will provide guidance and training to junior engineers on EMC design principles and best practices. You will develop and execute EMC test plans for pre-compliance and compliance testing, including EMI, ESD, radiated/conducted immunity, and other electromagnetic environmental effects. This includes setting up, operating, and maintaining EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, LISNs, DC/single-phase/three-phase power sources, amplifiers, and comb generators. Interpreting and performing EMC test methods including Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, ESD, Radiated Immunity, EFT/Burst, Surge, Conducted Immunity, Magnetic Field Immunity, Voltage Dips/Interrupts, Harmonics, and Flicker is also part of the role. Testing will be conducted in shielded rooms and in-situ environments. You will support and maintain Teradyne product EMC certifications by performing required testing and maintaining technical documentation, and interface with external labs and regulatory bodies as needed. Preparing EMC test plans, test procedures, technical reports, and documentation for regulatory submissions, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, supporting required EMC lab upgrades, and maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe EMC laboratory environment are also expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Physics; or equivalent combined experience and education – which would include an associate’s degree or technical school certification or related military training in electronics
5-10 years design for EMC and test experience
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced lab environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Solid understanding of EMC/EMI test methods and concepts of subassembly/system level validation
Must have good knowledge of EMC Standards such as IEC 61326-1 or equivalent
Experience working with EMC test software such as EMCWare, Naxio, IEC.control etc.
Skilled in preparing technical documentation
Ability to troubleshoot EMC test failures and diagnose and recommend design improvements
Must have the ability to collaborate effectively with EMC team members as well as work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an ISO 17025 environment a plus

Responsibilities

Apply EMC principles during the design phase to ensure products meet regulatory and industry standards, including IEC 61326-1, CISPR 11, FCC, etc.
Develop EMC design requirements, participate in EMC design reviews, and identify risks early in the development cycle.
Ensure designs comply with global EMC regulations and standards, preparing detailed test reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
Work closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to identify and mitigate EMC risks during the design process.
Identify and resolve EMC issues in prototypes and production units, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
Use simulation tools (e.g., EMC Charge+, or similar) to predict and mitigate EMC issues during the design phase.
Provide guidance and training to junior engineers on EMC design principles and best practices.
Develop and execute EMC test plans for pre-compliance and compliance testing, including EMI, ESD, radiated/conducted immunity, and other electromagnetic environmental effects.
Set up, operate, and maintain EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, LISNs, DC/single-phase/three-phase power sources, amplifiers, and comb generators.
Interpret and perform EMC test methods including Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, ESD, Radiated Immunity, EFT/Burst, Surge, Conducted Immunity, Magnetic Field Immunity, Voltage Dips/Interrupts, Harmonics, and Flicker.
Conduct EMC testing in shielded rooms and in-situ environments based on system configuration and feasibility.
Support and maintain Teradyne product EMC certifications by performing required testing and maintaining technical documentation.
Interface with external labs and regulatory bodies as needed during compliance projects.
Prepare EMC test plans, test procedures, technical reports, and documentation for regulatory submissions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support required EMC lab upgrades.
Maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe EMC laboratory environment.