About the role
SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.
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.
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 sta