SUMMARY
The EMC Laboratory Manager oversees all Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing operations, ensuring the facility meets both global regulatory requirements and automotive industry standards. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining laboratory accreditations, and leading complex infrastructure projects like chamber construction and equipment upgrades. The ideal candidate balances technical expertise in RF and electronics with the strategic vision required to manage engineering teams, interface with executive leadership, and support major automotive OEMs.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manager responsible for laboratory operations. Plan, direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a company division that provides testing services to industry standards.
- Full supervisory responsibility of both direct and indirect reports (hiring: interviewing, selection; planning work, scheduling, performance evaluations, performance management)
- Ensure delivery of testing services that meet client’s requirements in accordance with SGS quality system
- Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and optimization of all RF measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, receivers, amplifiers). Lead Capital Expenditure (CapEx) planning, tracking, and execution for laboratory upgrades.
- Experience on common radio product standards for unlicensed (FCC Part 15C&E) and license (FCC Parts 22/24/27) radios
- Act as the ultimate technical authority on global commercial regulations (FCC, ISED, CE/RED) and automotive OEM validation standards (CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637).
- Ensure continuous compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. Lead internal preparation and represent the facility during external audits.
- Partner with key automotive clients and OEMs to review test plans, troubleshoot non-compliance issues, and deliver highly technical engineering feedback.
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily operational leadership, including workload distribution, laboratory scheduling, and cross-functional resource allocation.
- Performance management, career development mapping, and technical mentorship for engineers and technicians.
- Technical oversight of data validation, checking and signing off on complex, high-stakes test reports before final client delivery.
- Enforcing strict laboratory safety protocols, including High Voltage (HV) and high-power RF safety environments.