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EMI/EMC/RF Technician
Lititz, PA
Job Description
Sechan Electronics is a 100% Employee Owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. So in addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does generous employee health care coverage, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sounds to you?
The Radio Frequency/Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating, performing, subcontracting and documenting electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461 or similar standards. This individual will also provide technical support to other staff (primarily Engineering) in troubleshooting, mitigating and preventing electromagnetic interference issues with Sechan products.
Position Responsibilities:
• Writes detailed, step-by-step EMI Test Procedures and Test Plans based on requirements stated in product requirements documents and applicable published EMI/EMC standards such as MIL-STD-461.
• Determines if testing is within Sechan's in house capabilities, in whole or in part as a contribution to Sechan’s bid and proposal efforts. Requests quotations for external EMI/EMC testing services or short-term test equipment rentals as required, supporting EMI/EMC testing requirements.
• Writes purchase orders to procure external EMI/EMC testing services or short-term test equipment rentals when necessary.
• Advises Engineering concerning the design of EMI test cables, qualification test fixtures and qualification test software to ensure compliance of the cables with applicable published standards such as MIL-STD-461 and to ensure that performance of the product is properly monitored during EMI/EMC testing.
• Sets up equipment under test, related cabling, fixturing, and product monitoring test equipment in the EMI Laboratory for internal EMI tests.
• Uses an EMI receiver, Line Impedance Stabilization Networks (LISNs), micro-ohmeters, signal generators, power amplifiers, transient generators, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters (DMMs), and other specialized and general-purpose electronic test and measurement equipment to conduct EMI/EMC tests on equipment under test.
• Performs conducted emissions, radiated emissions, conducted susceptibility and/or radiated susceptibility tests as required by EMI test procedures on equipment under test during internal EMI tests.
• Monitors and controls susceptibility test signals during internal susceptibility testing in accordance with an EMI test procedure.
• Monitors the performance of equipment under test during EMI/EMC testing for failure or degradation of performance.
• Maintains chronological test logs. Collects emissions data, waveform captures, test stimulus logs, instrument readings, photographs, and other data as required to fully document each test method.
• Issues non-conformances in the event of an apparent product failure and communicates the failure to the project team.
• Assists Engineering in troubleshooting EMI test failures, determining root causes, and provides recommendations to mitigate the failure.
• Generates an EMI test report for each product tested internally.
• Reviews externally generated EMI test plans, procedures and reports for completeness and accuracy
• Provides estimates of time and cost to perform or subcontract EMI/EMC tests.
• Provides recommendations for continuous improvement of the EMI Laboratory.
• Assist Engineering with RF design and troubleshooting.
• Performing EMI analyses of designs and recommending improvements to assist with EMI susceptibility and emissions compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives.
Skills & Abilities:
• Strong background in all areas of electronics, including RF/Microwave measurement techniques.
• Ability to complete complex tasks using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and drawings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with attention to details.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in a related position.
• iNARTE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI) Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Work Environment:
• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday; Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Office located in Lititz, PA.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Radio Frequency/Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility Technician is responsible for planning, coordinating, performing, subcontracting and documenting electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461 or similar standards. This individual will also provide technical support to other staff (primarily Engineering) in troubleshooting, mitigating and preventing electromagnetic interference issues with Sechan products.
Position Responsibilities:
• Writes detailed, step-by-step EMI Test Procedures and Test Plans based on requirements stated in product requirements documents and applicable published EMI/EMC standards such as MIL-STD-461.
• Determines if testing is within Sechan's in house capabilities, in whole or in part as a contribution to Sechan’s bid and proposal efforts. Requests quotations for external EMI/EMC testing services or short-term test equipment rentals as required, supporting EMI/EMC testing requirements.
• Writes purchase orders to procure external EMI/EMC testing services or short-term test equipment rentals when necessary.
• Advises Engineering concerning the design of EMI test cables, qualification test fixtures and qualification test software to ensure compliance of the cables with applicable published standards such as MIL-STD-461 and to ensure that performance of the product is properly monitored during EMI/EMC testing.
• Sets up equipment under test, related cabling, fixturing, and product monitoring test equipment in the EMI Laboratory for internal EMI tests.
• Uses an EMI receiver, Line Impedance Stabilization Networks (LISNs), micro-ohmeters, signal generators, power amplifiers, transient generators, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters (DMMs), and other specialized and general-purpose electronic test and measurement equipment to conduct EMI/EMC tests on equipment under test.
• Performs conducted emissions, radiated emissions, conducted susceptibility and/or radiated susceptibility tests as required by EMI test procedures on equipment under test during internal EMI tests.
• Monitors and controls susceptibility test signals during internal susceptibility testing in accordance with an EMI test procedure.
• Monitors the performance of equipment under test during EMI/EMC testing for failure or degradation of performance.
• Maintains chronological test logs. Collects emissions data, waveform captures, test stimulus logs, instrument readings, photographs, and other data as required to fully document each test method.
• Issues non-conformances in the event of an apparent product failure and communicates the failure to the project team.
• Assists Engineering in troubleshooting EMI test failures, determining root causes, and provides recommendations to mitigate the failure.
• Generates an EMI test report for each product tested internally.
• Reviews externally generated EMI test plans, procedures and reports for completeness and accuracy
• Provides estimates of time and cost to perform or subcontract EMI/EMC tests.
• Provides recommendations for continuous improvement of the EMI Laboratory.
• Assist Engineering with RF design and troubleshooting.
• Performing EMI analyses of designs and recommending improvements to assist with EMI susceptibility and emissions compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives.
Skills & Abilities:
• Strong background in all areas of electronics, including RF/Microwave measurement techniques.
• Ability to complete complex tasks using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and drawings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with attention to details.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Windows.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in a related position.
• iNARTE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI) Certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Work Environment:
• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday; Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Office located in Lititz, PA.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
Required Security Clearance
Top Secret
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