Validation Engineer EMC (2026)

Nexteer • Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

The Validation Engineer (EMC) plans, executes, and documents automotive electromagnetic compatibility tests in accordance with OEM, international, and regulatory standards. The role also serves as a deputy owner of the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 quality system, supporting compliance, accreditation, and continuous improvement in test processes, documentation, and measurement integrity.

The engineer performs automotive EMC testing, maintains test records and traceability, and supports the development of test capabilities, fixtures, and automation. The position also contributes to quoting, scheduling, capacity planning, and safe laboratory operations. This work helps ensure automotive products meet OEM and global EMC requirements while preserving the integrity of an accredited laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Physics, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of hands-on EMC or other testing experience in automotive, aerospace, or accredited laboratory environments.
• Strong knowledge of automotive EMC standards, including ISO 11452, CISPR 25, ISO 7637, and OEM-specific EMC specifications.
• Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
• Familiarity with RF measurement principles, shielding, grounding, and EMC troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, schematics, and test requirements.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple test programs and deadlines.
• High level of ownership and accountability, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of hands-on EMC testing experience in automotive, aerospace, or accredited laboratory environments.
• Experience with EMC test automation software, such as BAT-EMC or EM Test.
• Prior role as an ISO/IEC 17025 quality deputy.
• Knowledge of measurement uncertainty analysis and statistical methods.
• Experience with automotive electronics, ECU validation, or functional safety.
• EMC certification, such as iNARTE EMC Engineer or Technician.
• Experience supporting accreditation audits, such as A2LA, NVLAP, or DAkkS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document automotive EMC tests, including radiated and conducted immunity, radiated and conducted emissions, ESD, transient pulse testing, and power disturbance testing.
• Configure devices under test, test setups, harnessing, monitoring equipment, and test automation systems.
• Operate EMC equipment, including EMI receivers, RF amplifiers, signal generators, LISNs, transient generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Interpret OEM EMC specifications and apply them to internal testing methods.
• Maintain accurate test records, calibration data, and traceability documentation.
• Serve as deputy owner of the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 quality system.
• Maintain quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, uncertainty budgets, equipment calibration records, and proficiency testing results.
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and management reviews.
• Ensure measurement traceability, equipment calibration, and environmental controls meet accreditation requirements.
• Support external accreditation audits, including A2LA audits.
• Train laboratory personnel on quality procedures, measurement uncertainty, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in test repeatability, measurement integrity, and process efficiency.
• Support development of new EMC test capabilities, fixtures, and automation.
• Assist with quoting, scheduling, and capacity planning for EMC test activities.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices and comply with corporate EHS requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level