Garmin · 2 weeks ago
Technical Lead EMC Engineer
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
9+ years expGarmin is a company that specializes in innovative technology solutions, and they are seeking a Technical Lead EMC Engineer. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for leading EMC certification and testing efforts while mentoring less experienced engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronics
Responsibilities
Reviews new project proposals and provides guidance to resolve any issues
Demonstrates good knowledge of all Garmin products and their respective certification and testing requirements across multiple platforms
Creates test programs to suit multiple certification programs
Regularly demonstrates creativity and ingenuity to develop reliable solutions to complex problems
Represents Garmin among industry partners, peer groups and regulatory agencies (FAA/EASA/RTCA/GAMA/OEM/Audits/FCC/IEEE)
Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced EMC Engineers (EMC Engineer 1 & 2, Senior EMC Engineer)
The Operations Team is responsible for partnering with cross functional engineering teams to achieve EMC and radio transmitter certifications
Lead and explain EMC planning for system architectures consisting of multiple transmitter modules
Offer peer EMC assessments in areas of expertise
Effectively represent Garmin among industry partners, peer groups, and regulatory agencies
Research, conduct feasibility studies, and provide business-based recommendations to leadership on EMC approval requirements for many countries
Provide significant contributions to compliance reviews across multiple product types
Demonstrate broad understanding of Garmin's business model, including operations, production, sales and marketing
Initiate new procedures when warranted
Define general approaches and specific solutions to compliance problems while considering state-of-the-art methods
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Thorough knowledge of HIRF and Lightning (both direct and indirect)
Demonstrates thorough understanding of certification requirements for Part 23, 25, 27, and 29
Be able to function as a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or Unit Member (UM) in HIRF and Lightning
Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel
Demonstrated project management and/or project engineering experience
Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
Excellent time management skills and ability to generate and support pragmatic solutions that meet Garmin's market launch requirements, while maintaining high quality standards
Preferred
iNARTE certification in EMC and/or Product Safety
Past participation on a standards-writing committee
Experience reviewing EMC and safety design aspects for circuit design and PCB layout
Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO17025, AS9100, IATF6949
Benefits
Garmin's benefit program
Company
Garmin
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Funding
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