EMC Design Engineer

Overview

Drive the electromagnetic compatibility of cutting-edge wearable technology as an EMC Design Engineer, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions from early prototypes to high-volume consumer production. Tackle critical system-level EMC and ESD challenges to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance product reliability, and advance the integration of complex electronics in next-generation wearables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of grounding and shielding architectures for wearable systems, balancing stringent product constraints with global EMC regulatory requirements.
• Develop, update, and enforce EMC/ESD design specifications, guidelines, and risk management processes in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate and optimize diverse components—including sensors, wireless charging systems, and advanced PCBs—within complex system architectures for peak electromagnetic performance.
• Design, implement, and analyze ESD protection strategies, including component selection and circuit-level solutions, for high-volume consumer electronics.
• Plan and execute end-to-end system-level EMC and ESD compliance testing, troubleshooting failures per international standards such as IEC 61000-4-2.
• Define and conduct comprehensive EMC validation plans, leveraging electromagnetic simulation tools and correlating results with laboratory measurements.
• Analyze laboratory and field data to diagnose root causes of EMC/ESD issues, driving corrective actions via design and process improvements.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders, technicians, and external manufacturing partners for timely execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of applied experience in EMC design, measurement, and debugging for complex electronic systems.
• Advanced knowledge of system-level ESD protection principles, failure mechanisms, and the use of ESD test equipment (including ESD guns).
• In-depth understanding of electromagnetic theory, especially grounding and shielding applications in consumer electronic devices.
• Experience with PCB and flexible circuit design and manufacturing processes for wearable or mobile products.
• Understanding of power integrity, EMI suppression, and RF desensitization within multi-component architectures.
• Proven track record supporting product development lifecycles from concept through prototyping, regulatory testing, and mass production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of advanced EMC design and testing experience in the consumer or wearable electronics sector.
• Expertise in EM diagnostic instrumentation, including near field scanners, spectrum/network analyzers, and high-bandwidth oscilloscopes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in magnetic shielding strategies and the management of noise and vibration in sophisticated electronic systems.