EMC Engineer

Role Information

• EMC Engineer
• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• Merthyr Tydfil South Wales
• Onsite role
• Starting September 2026

The EMC Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that deployable and containerised systems comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and regulations throughout the design, production, and delivery lifecycle. This role combines hands‑on testing, analysis, and troubleshooting with close collaboration across Production, Engineering, external suppliers and Quality teams to guarantee units meet internal and customer EMC requirements.

• Plan and execute EMC testing on production units in line with applicable standards and customer requirements
• Conduct in‑house and external EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and immunity testing
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for EMC failures, recommending design or process modifications
• Review designs, schematics and layouts to provide EMC guidance prior to production build
• Maintain accurate EMC test records, reports and certification packs
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory compliance for EMC requirements
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to integrate EMC considerations into manufacturing processes
• Promote continuous improvement of EMC test procedures, efficiency and compliance
• Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations within the test

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with deployable or containerised systems
• Hands‑on experience executing EMC testing on assembled units
• Understanding of non‑conformance reporting (NCRs) and root cause analysis
• Ability to work to production schedules and deadlines while maintaining compliance
• Experience producing test reports and compliance documentation

• Strong knowledge of EMC standards (e.g., CISPR, IEC, MIL‑STD)
• Experience with EMC test equipment, such as spectrum analysers, LISNs and anechoic chambers
• Ability to perform EMC troubleshooting and mitigation
• Understanding of PCB layout, cabling and shielding techniques affecting EMC
• Familiarity with system‑level testing in production environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and specifications
• Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and EMC compliance certification processes

• Onsite role
• Candidates will need to be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance

• Access to technical training, certifications and continuous professional development in EMC and related fields
• Career progression to Senior EMC Engineer, EMC Team Lead or Engineering Manager
• Exposure to Production, Quality and Systems Engineering, enabling potential moves into broader engineering or compliance roles

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please read our policy.

We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.