EMI EMC Technician II

Element Materials Technology•Tempe, AZ

4d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for an EMI EMC Technician II to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Technician II performs routine and moderately complex military and aerospace EMI testing assignments and ensures timely and accurate test execution under limited supervision. This role supports qualification programs to MIL STD 461 and RTCA DO 160 while building technical depth in regulated compliance testing environments. The Technician II must demonstrate strong attention to detail, procedural discipline, and adherence to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures. Salary: $25- $35/hr DOE

Requirements

College or vocational coursework or certificate in electronics, engineering technology, or a related field preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and or 3 to 5 years of applicable electrical, electronics, RF, avionics, or laboratory testing experience
Solid understanding of fundamental EMI EMC concepts including grounding, bonding, shielding, filtering, and cabling
Strong computer skills including use of test automation software such as TILE!, data management systems, and standard office tools

Nice To Haves

Backgrounds in electrical assembly, avionics, aerospace test, power electronics, RF, instrumentation, or automated test systems translate well to this role

Responsibilities

Performs EMI EMC testing to MIL STD 461 and RTCA DO 160 requirements
Executes conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility testing under approved procedures
Uses TILE! automated test software for test control, sequencing, and data capture
Assists with test setup, configuration, execution, and teardown in accordance with customer specifications and approved test procedures
Builds and configures complex electrical and RF test setups using cables, attenuators, amplifiers, filters, and related instrumentation
Operates common electrical and RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and network analyzers
Works with AC and DC power sources, power distribution equipment, and line impedance stabilization networks
Routes, labels, and troubleshoots cable harnesses and test configurations to support repeatable results
Identifies and escalates test issues related to grounding, bonding, shielding, cabling, or electrical noise
Executes test plans with limited supervision and guidance from a Department Manager, Principal Technician, Project Coordinator, or Engineer
Accurately follows test standards, procedures, and work instructions
Records, analyzes, and compiles test data and preliminary results in accordance with quality requirements
Communicates test status, issues, and observations clearly to engineers and project staff
Supports junior technicians through informal mentoring and technical guidance under direction of senior staff
Maintains and applies a strong working knowledge of laboratory, electrical, and RF safety practices