Part-Time Casual Field Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary

Conduct on-site electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) evaluations and testing of equipment at customer facilities and other field locations. Plan, execute, document, and communicate field EMC projects in accordance with approved methods, customer requirements, applicable standards, and internal quality and integrity requirements. This casual role is scheduled according to project demand and requires independent field execution, sound engineering judgment, and accurate technical reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct field EMC emissions and immunity evaluations on industrial, commercial, medical, information technology, and other electrical or electronic equipment, as assigned.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, test plans, product documentation, and site information before mobilization to confirm scope, configurations, interfaces, power requirements, and test readiness.
• Prepare field test plans, equipment lists, connection diagrams, site prerequisites, schedules, and travel or expense estimates when requested.
• Set up and operate portable EMC instrumentation, antennas, probes, coupling devices, transient generators, and monitoring equipment in accordance with approved procedures and equipment instructions.
• Perform applicable conducted and radiated emissions measurements and immunity testing, which may include electrostatic discharge, radiated RF immunity, electrical fast transient/burst, surge, conducted RF immunity, voltage dips and interruptions, and power-frequency magnetic field testing.
• Apply applicable requirements from customer-specified standards and methods, which may include FCC regulations, ANSI C63 methods, CISPR standards, IEC 61000-4 series basic immunity standards, and relevant product-family or product standards.
• Control and document test configurations, operating modes, cable arrangements, auxiliary equipment, environmental conditions, deviations, anomalies, and equipment used to support repeatable and defensible results.
• Identify test issues, equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, and data-quality concerns; pause work when necessary and escalate to the responsible technical authority.
• Communicate preliminary observations professionally to customers while avoiding unsupported compliance conclusions before technical review is complete.
• Prepare clear, accurate field notes, data records, photographs, plots, and technical reports within established time frames.
• Maintain calibration status, verify pre-use condition, safeguard assigned equipment, and report damage or service needs promptly.
• Schedule and execute travel efficiently to meet project commitments while controlling travel time and expenses.
• Submit time, travel, expense, and project documentation accurately and promptly.
• Perform work in a professional manner aligned with the SGS Integrity Policy and applicable internal standards, quality procedures, safety requirements, and customer site rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, RF Engineering, or a related technical field, with at least 2 years of relevant EMC, RF, electronics, compliance, or test experience; or
• Technical degree, military technical training, recognized apprenticeship, or equivalent training with at least 5 years of relevant EMC, RF, electronics, compliance, or test experience.
• Hands-on experience performing EMC measurements or troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Ability to travel within the United States and, when assigned, outside the United States. Project demand and travel frequency may vary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Experience with field or laboratory testing to FCC Part 15 or Part 18, ANSI C63.4, CISPR 11, CISPR 32, IEC 61000-4 series, IEC 61326-1, IEC 60601-1-2, or comparable EMC standards.
• Experience with EMC troubleshooting, including source identification, cable and grounding assessment, shielding evaluation, filtering, and corrective-action verification.
• Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality system or other controlled test environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound customer-facing judgment, and the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
• High attention to detail and disciplined control of test configurations, data, records, photographs, and report content.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites while collaborating effectively with remote technical reviewers, project coordinators, laboratory personnel, and customers.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing site conditions and project scope.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn internal project, reporting, and expense systems.
• Working knowledge of EMC test instruments and accessories such as spectrum analyzers or EMI receivers, RF signal generators and amplifiers, antennas, current probes, line impedance stabilization networks, transient generators, ESD simulators, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, and field-strength probes.
• Ability to recognize electrical, RF, mechanical, environmental, and customer-site hazards and follow established stop-work and escalation requirements.
• Ability to interpret specifications and apply approved methods without compromising safety, data integrity, or compliance requirements.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequent travel to customers and project sites; assignments may include early starts, extended days, overnight stays, and work in active industrial environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, moving through equipment areas, and positioning test cables and instruments.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, subject to site safety controls.
• Frequent use of hands for instrument setup, cable connections, computer entry, and equipment handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through hearing protection where permitted by site rules.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of equipment cases weighing up to 30 pounds; heavier equipment must be handled with appropriate assistance or lifting controls.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with customer-specific safety and access requirements.

Additional Information

• This is a part-time casual position. Work hours are not guaranteed and will be scheduled based on project demand, employee availability, qualifications, and geographic fit.
• Any offer, hourly rate, overtime eligibility, benefit eligibility, travel reimbursement, and employment terms are subject to HR review and applicable company policy.
• Required technical training, method authorization, and equipment competency must be completed before independent assignment to cover test activities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals, consistent with applicable law and the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $40.00 to $50.00 per hour This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close December 28, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Compensation: 40 to 50 (USD) (HOURLY)