Senior EMC & RF Test Technician - 1st Shift

Stryker • Portage, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior EMC & RF Test Technician, you will contribute to global regulatory compliance efforts through the execution of testing activities, development of in-house laboratory capabilities, and support of projects that ensure products meet evolving international product safety and EMC standards. Perform and document electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio frequency (RF) testing on new and existing medical devices to demonstrate compliance with applicable domestic and international standards. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and verify EMC and RF laboratory equipment, including shielded rooms, EMC chambers, antennas, receivers, signal generators, amplifiers, and associated test instrumentation. Configure, build, modify, and verify product test setups and support equipment to meet EMC and RF testing requirements. Support the development, expansion, and continuous improvement of in-house EMC and RF testing capabilities to meet evolving technology and compliance requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop test strategies, execute compliance testing, and support product development activities. Investigate, troubleshoot, and document test failures, observations, and anomalies, communicating findings and recommendations to engineering and project teams. Create, update, and maintain test procedures, protocols, job-aids, work instructions, and laboratory documentation in accordance with quality system requirements. Evaluate, recommend, procure, and maintain laboratory equipment, software, and tools necessary to support current and future EMC and RF testing capabilities. Identify and implement improvements that increase laboratory safety, reliability, efficiency, and accuracy of EMC and RF test data. Travel to external test laboratories to witness, support, and execute EMC and RF compliance testing activities as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years’ of experience in electrical, electronics, RF, EMC, laboratory testing, or technical troubleshooting environments
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits, including the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems or equipment.
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, or similar tools.
• Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office and software-driven testing or data collection systems
• Valid U.S. driver's license with no restrictions
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, RF Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience conducting EMC, RF, or other electronic compliance testing in a laboratory or regulated product development environment.
• Familiarity with EMC standards, testing concepts, or certifications such as iNARTE, IEC, CISPR, or FCC requirements.
• Hands-on experience with soldering, cable fabrication, fixtures, laboratory automation, PLCs, LabVIEW, or electronic test setups.
• Additional electrical troubleshooting experience gained through military radar/communications systems, amateur (ham) radio, electronics repair, HVAC controls, automotive electrical diagnostics, or similar technical fields

Responsibilities

• Perform and document electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio frequency (RF) testing on new and existing medical devices to demonstrate compliance with applicable domestic and international standards.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and verify EMC and RF laboratory equipment, including shielded rooms, EMC chambers, antennas, receivers, signal generators, amplifiers, and associated test instrumentation.
• Configure, build, modify, and verify product test setups and support equipment to meet EMC and RF testing requirements.
• Support the development, expansion, and continuous improvement of in-house EMC and RF testing capabilities to meet evolving technology and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop test strategies, execute compliance testing, and support product development activities.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and document test failures, observations, and anomalies, communicating findings and recommendations to engineering and project teams.
• Create, update, and maintain test procedures, protocols, job-aids, work instructions, and laboratory documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Evaluate, recommend, procure, and maintain laboratory equipment, software, and tools necessary to support current and future EMC and RF testing capabilities.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase laboratory safety, reliability, efficiency, and accuracy of EMC and RF test data.
• Travel to external test laboratories to witness, support, and execute EMC and RF compliance testing activities as required.

Benefits

• Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED