EMC TEST TECHNICIAN

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies•Irvine, CA

1d•$46 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on EMC Test Technician to join our EMC team supporting component and module-level EMC/EMI Control validation for automotive electronic systems. This role is foundational to our product quality pipeline — ensuring automotive ECUs meet OEM-specific EMC requirements prior to vehicle integration. The ideal candidate brings 3-7 years of direct, bench-level EMC testing experience in the automotive sector — with deep, practical fluency in ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and the OEM-specific test specifications governing major vehicle manufacturers. We will consider candidates with equivalent experience from Aerospace (RTCA DO-160 ), Defense (MIL-STD-461), or consumer electronics (IEC 61000 series) environments, provided they can demonstrate substantive knowledge of automotive EMC test methodologies and a credible path to OEM standard fluency. This is a pure individual contributor, bench-level technician role. No direct reports. High ownership. Maximum hands-on impact.

Requirements

3-7 years of direct, bench-level EMC testing experience in the automotive sector
Deep, practical fluency in ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM-specific test specifications
Substantive knowledge of automotive EMC test methodologies
Credible path to OEM standard fluency
Experience with ISO 11452, ISO 7637, CISPR 25, ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 16750-2
Experience configuring, operating, and maintaining LISN setups, current probes, injection clamps, CDN networks, and antenna systems
Experience operating and configuring EMI test receivers and spectrum analyzers
Experience configuring signal generators and RF power amplifiers
Experience setting up and validating antenna factors for biconical, log-periodic, horn, and monopole antenna systems
Experience operating and maintaining ISO 7637-2 transient pulse generators and OEM transient test profiles
Experience operating ESD simulators per applicable network configurations
Experience executing and documenting system validation checks (antenna calibration, chamber correlation, ALSE validation, BCI calibration)
Experience operating EMC test automation platforms including TILE! (Test Systems Inc.), Python and LabVIEW-based custom test sequences, or equivalent platforms
Experience configuring test sequences, frequency plans, and dwell parameters in automation software
Experience verifying automated test setup outputs against manual baselines
Experience troubleshooting automation anomalies, flagging software/hardware interface issues, and implementing corrective actions
Experience generating accurate, complete, and professional EMC test reports
Experience documenting test configurations, setup photographs, equipment calibration records, ambient verification data, and pass/fail determination
Experience maintaining detailed test logs, non-conformance records, and DUT condition notes
Experience supporting internal engineering teams with root cause data, frequency-domain plot interpretation, and retest documentation
Experience performing routine calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and equipment health verification on lab assets
Experience maintaining calibration due-date tracking and coordinating with external calibration providers
Experience maintaining clean, organized, and operationally ready lab environments
Experience identifying equipment failures, degraded performance indicators, and measurement anomalies; initiating corrective action and documenting findings

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience from Aerospace (RTCA DO-160 ), Defense (MIL-STD-461), or consumer electronics (IEC 61000 series) environments
iNARTE EMC Technician or Engineer Certification (or active progress toward certification)
Experience supporting A2LA or NVLAP laboratory accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 — including participation in audits, corrective actions, and method validation activities
Experience with EV/HEV high-voltage component EMC testing (CISPR 12, UN ECE Regulation 10, SAE J551 series)
Experience with antenna measurement / OTA (Over-the-Air) testing for vehicle-integrated antenna systems
Familiarity with EMC pre-compliance / diagnostic techniques — near-field probing, time-domain troubleshooting, common-mode current measurements
Practical RF shielding and filtering knowledge sufficient to support product debug conversations with design engineering

Responsibilities

Set up, configure, and operate EMC test equipment for full suites of component and module-level immunity and emissions testing per applicable automotive standards.
Execute Radiated and Conducted emissions (RE/CE) testing per CISPR 25 and OEM emission specifications.
Execute Radiated Immunity (RI), Bulk Current Injection (BCI), direct power injection (DPI), and conducted immunity testing per ISO 11452 series.
Perform transient pulse immunity testing per ISO 7637-2, ISO 16750-2, and OEM equivalent pulse libraries (Pulses 1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5a, 5b).
Execute ESD testing per ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 as required by OEM test specifications.
Configure, operate, and maintain LISN setups, current probes, injection clamps, CDN networks, and antenna systems.
Execute and interpret test requirements per Volkswagen (VW) TL 81000 spec, including applicable waveforms, frequency sweeps, monitoring parameters, and pass/fail criteria.
Maintain working knowledge of current OEM specification revision levels and flag impacted test plans when specification updates are released.
Operate and configure EMI test receivers and spectrum analyzers.
Configure signal generators and RF power amplifiers for immunity test signal chains.
Set up and validate antenna factors for biconical, log-periodic, horn, and monopole antenna systems.
Operate and maintain ISO 7637-2 transient pulse generators and OEM transient test profiles.
Operate ESD simulators per applicable network configurations.
Execute and document system validation checks (antenna calibration, chamber correlation, ALSE validation, BCI calibration) to confirm measurement system integrity.
Operate EMC test automation platforms including TILE! (Test Systems Inc.), Python and LabVIEW-based custom test sequences, or equivalent platforms.
Configure test sequences, frequency plans, and dwell parameters in automation software per test plan requirements.
Verify automated test setup outputs against manual baselines to confirm data validity.
Troubleshoot automation anomalies, flag software/hardware interface issues, and implement corrective actions.
Generate accurate, complete, and professional EMC test reports suitable for direct customer (OEM) submission without engineering re-work.
Document test configurations, setup photographs, equipment calibration records, ambient verification data, and pass/fail determination with appropriate technical rigor.
Maintain detailed test logs, non-conformance records, and DUT condition notes throughout test campaigns.
Support internal engineering teams with root cause data, frequency-domain plot interpretation, and retest documentation following DUT modifications.
Perform routine calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and equipment health verification on lab assets.
Maintain calibration due-date tracking and coordinate with external calibration providers in support of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements.
Maintain clean, organized, and operationally ready lab environments including cable management, antenna storage, ground plane maintenance, and chamber cleanliness.
Identify equipment failures, degraded performance indicators, and measurement anomalies; initiate corrective action and document findings.