Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
EMC TEST TECHNICIAN
Irvine, California · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Experience
- 3-7 years of direct, bench-level EMC testing experience in the automotive sector; equivalent experience from aerospace, defense, or consumer electronics environments will be considered.
About the job
Performs hands-on component- and module-level EMC/EMI testing to validate automotive electronic systems against OEM requirements before vehicle integration.
What you'll do
- Set up and execute emissions, immunity, transient-pulse, and ESD tests using applicable automotive and OEM specifications.
- Operate, validate, maintain, and troubleshoot EMC instrumentation, test automation, and laboratory equipment.
- Produce OEM-ready test reports and records, and support engineering investigations and retesting.
What they ask for
- Direct, bench-level EMC testing experience in automotive or an equivalent field such as aerospace, defense, or consumer electronics, with substantive knowledge of automotive test methodologies.
- Working knowledge of ISO 11452, ISO 7637, and OEM-specific test specifications.
- Ability to operate EMC test equipment and automation platforms and document test results.
Nice to have
- iNARTE EMC Technician or Engineer Certification, or progress toward certification.
- Experience supporting ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation, EV/HEV high-voltage EMC testing, or vehicle antenna/OTA testing.
Pay
$46 – $58 per hour (base salary); annual bonus target of 5% (bonus)
Tools
ISO 11452, ISO 7637, CISPR 25, ISO 16750-2, ISO 10605, IEC 61000-4-2, TILE! (Test Systems Inc.), Python
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