Reference #: RFE0051
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 judgem nt 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