Sr. EMC Engineer

at  Danfoss

JOB DESCRIPTION

Danfoss, a global market leader in HVAC/R, Water and Motion Controls has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer to join the Danfoss Drives Division Product Development Team located in Loves Park, IL
As a member of cross-functional project teams, the product development Senior EMC Engineer is responsible for compliance to applicable EMC standards throughout the product design cycle of variable frequency drives.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.E.E.) in Engineering
• 5 years of experience in R&D projects in a role of design engineer responsible for EMC compliance
• Working knowledge of conducted and radiated emission and immunity, burst, surge, ESD, etc.
• Hands on experience EMC test & measuring equipment
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Able to contribute as a member of an organized project team of engineers

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with designing to European Union EMC standards
• Experience with EMC design in variable speed drives and/or inverters
• Advanced course work in areas relevant to product development and EMC
• Masters (M.S.E.E.) in Engineering.
  Danfoss is an EO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
  Danfoss offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous 401K plan and work-life balance. Danfoss is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform as EMC Team Leader for Danfoss Loves Park Product Development
• Design for EMC to support scheduled product release
• Work closely with all project team members to ensure EMC compliant product design
• Evaluate product design concepts for EMC compliance and risk
• Detailed reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for EMC compliance
• Conduct pre-compliance testing in lab to minimize risk prior to design release
• Determine applicable product EMC requirements based on markets served (EU, Marine, FCC etc.)
• Coordinate and conduct EMC validation testing at 3rd party test facilities
• Issue final documentation to support certificates of compliance
• Provide relevant input to project leaders for project resource, schedule, budget and test planning
• Serve as an advising resource for EMC best practices to all engineering disciplines

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.E.E.) in Engineering
• 5 years of experience in R&D projects in a role of design engineer responsible for EMC compliance
• Working knowledge of conducted and radiated emission and immunity, burst, surge, ESD, etc.
• Hands on experience EMC test & measuring equipment
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Able to contribute as a member of an organized project team of engineer