Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer (EMC)

Dearborn, MI, US Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 30, 2025 Last posted June 30, 2025
Job description

Support design of Electrical/Electronic (E/E) commodities/subsystems with respect to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).  The engineer will be responsible for review, assessment and supplier feedback with respect to the commodity circuit design in addition to printed circuit board (PCB) layout. The engineer would also be responsible for working with Ford suppliers to develop EMC test plans and monitor execution of EMC validation testing.  The engineer will work closely with the Ford electronics product development teams, as well as with EMC vehicle application teams to assure robust design. 

What you'll do…

  • Provide EMC technical support to programs and product design teams.
  • Oversee EMC lab testing at the product level.
  • Verify results and then sign off for compliance.
  • Lead resolution of end product level issues detected during tests.
  • Develop commodity level specific EMC requirements
  • Review and approve component EMC test plans.
  • Review component test data and provide risk assessments.
  • Participate in technical reviews for all commodities as a member of the technical review board.
  • Conduct EMC Design Reviews of components and associated vehicle wiring/packaging. 
  • Leverage analytical methods, CAE numerical tools and empirical testing to assess robustness. 
  • Work with suppliers to review upfront design proposals and system tradeoffs to ensure EMC requirements are met.
  • Support vehicle engineers to resolve issues related to components.

You'll have…

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant EMC experience in E/E commodity design and validation, or MSEE with focus on RF systems and electromagnetics.
  • 2+ Years of demonstrated experience working with electrical test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers and signal generators, or MSEE with focus on RF systems and electromagnetics. A self-starter, motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and finish tasks on time.
  • Goal oriented, and a team player with good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic

Even better, you may have…

  • MSEE with focus on RF systems and electromagnetics in addition to 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills leveraging applied electromagnetic theoretical concepts.
  • NARTE Certified EMC Engineer.
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and finish tasks on time.
  • Goal oriented, and a team player with good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent communication skills required, both written & verbal.
  • A self-starter, motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.

What you’ll receive in return:
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
  • Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

Salary Grade: SG5-SG8
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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About this role

Summary

Support design and validation of electrical/electronic commodities for EMC compliance.

Job title

Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer (EMC)

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Dearborn, MI; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringEMC experienceelectrical test equipmentspectrum analyzersvector network analyzerssignal generators

Preferred skills

MSEENARTE Certified EMC Engineerproblem-solvingcommunication

Specializations

electromagnetic compatibilityelectrical engineeringRF systemsvalidationtesting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dearborn, MI, USA

On-site City