How you will make an impact as an EMC Test Engineer:
- Work closely with device teams to become familiar with the operation and intended use of the medical devices being evaluated
- Create EMC Test Plans based on the device’s relevant industry standards
- Plan and conduct EMC testing according to the EMC test plan and test methods
- Coordinate with external test labs when necessary, some local travel required
- Record all details of testing in accordance with approved test cases and DEKA SOPs
- Write and review test reports using IEC Test Report Forms (TRF)
- Create and implement test procedures including pre-test functional checks
- Use troubleshooting tools to locate problematic electrical and mechanical areas causing excessive emissions or weak immunity
- Contribute to design failure investigations, root-cause analysis and failure mitigation
- Provide design support during all phases of development and recommend appropriate investigational testing and design changes
- Maintain test equipment, lab supplies and a clean workspace
- Participate and contribute toward regulatory and agency submissions
- Lead the expansion of test capability within the lab and the continued improvement of the lab’s processes
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years Test Engineer experience
- Experience with typical lab test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer/EMI Receiver, Oscilloscope, signal generators, Antennas, Amplifiers, etc.)
- Broad measurement instrument knowledge
- Familiarity with the IEC 61000-4-xx series of EMC test standards and their test methods
- Knowledge of IEC 60601-1-2 a plus
- Basic rework skills including soldering and general mechanical
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Demonstrated ability to set up and solve engineering problems
- Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Self-motivated and able to self-prioritize
- Ability to clearly explain objectives
- Ability to complete all tasks that require the use of a computer and office equipment
- Ability to move throughout the building and grounds and communicate with employees, customers and others
- Ability to move items weighing up to 30 lbs
- Must be able to bend, twist, and reach frequently
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
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DEKA is one of the leading research and development companies in the country and is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. For over thirty years, DEKA Research & Development Corp. has made Manchester, New Hampshire home. Located about an hour from Boston, the beach, and the mountains, we are situated in the beautiful and historic Amoskeag Millyard buildings located in downtown Manchester.
DEKA continues to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme. The engineers, technicians, machinists, designers and all of the other folks who make up DEKA are some of the most creative and innovative professionals you could ever hope to meet. It's a place where one crazy idea can end up being the next greatest invention. At DEKA we embrace the spirit of innovation and constantly aim to turn the impossible into a reality.
DEKA is filled with people who are driven to be among the best and brightest in their field of work. It’s a concentrated bunch of really smart thinkers, doers and problems solvers, who are driven to using innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology to improve lives. We all see endless possibilities in the power of technology to do good. Employees have the opportunity to work on diverse projects that have a positive, enduring impact on millions of people worldwide. We are growing! We're always seeking passionate individuals to join our growing team of evolved thinkers.
