EMC Engineer

Position

EMC Engineer. Salary up to £35,000 DOE.

Work location:

Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, onsite.

Start Date:

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 must 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.