Technical Lead EMC Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Technical Lead EMC Engineer in our Olathe, KS or Cary, NC location. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key technical contributor and/or project manager for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Certification and/or testing related to complicated projects and will serve as a mentor and provide guidance to less experienced EMC engineers.

The Operations Team is responsible for partnering with cross functional engineering teams to achieve EMC and radio transmitter certifications.

• Reviews new project proposals and provides guidance to resolve any issues
• Demonstrates good knowledge of all Garmin products and their respective certification and testing requirements across multiple platforms
• Creates and executes test programs to suit multiple certification programs
• Regularly demonstrates creativity and ingenuity to develop reliable solutions to complex problems
• Lead regulatory compliance test planning and ensure adherence to standards for new market projects or those involving modular certifications, new standards, or directives
• Manage compliance testing for advanced, complex products, including multi‑unit systems and multi‑market projects requiring coordination with multiple engineering departments and regulatory bodies
• Conduct regulatory research and development for complex projects with limited precedent
• Contribute significantly to compliance reviews across various product lines
• Lead EMC planning for systems with multiple transmitter modules and provide expert‑level peer assessments in areas of expertise
• Represents Garmin among industry partners, peer groups and regulatory agencies (FAA/EASA/RTCA/GAMA/OEM/Audits/FCC/IEEE)
• Research global EMC certification standards, conduct feasibility studies, and advise leadership with business‑driven recommendations
• Align compliance strategies with Garmin's business functions, including operations, production, sales and marketing
• Initiate new procedures when warranted
• Initiate process improvements and define effective compliance methodologies using state‑of‑the‑art tools and practices
• Influence corporate decisions related to long‑term compliance goals and regulatory initiatives
• Provide regulatory input during product development related to EMC and safety design for circuits and PCB layouts
• Support the advancement of compliance standards and next‑generation test methods within the regulatory community
• Apply advanced regulatory expertise to ensure products meet legal requirements in all target markets
• Assist engineering management with policy updates and monitor upcoming regulations to minimize business impact
• Lead advanced regulatory research into emerging technologies and markets with minimal supervision
• Organize program goals and develop internal standards for compliance test activities
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced EMC Engineers (EMC Engineer 1 & 2, Senior EMC Engineer)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Demonstrated project management and/or project engineering experience
• Must be detail‑oriented and work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a flexible, fast‑paced and challenging environment
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team‑oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
• Excellent time management skills and ability to generate and support pragmatic solutions that meet Garmin’s market launch requirements, while maintaining high quality standards
• Thorough understanding of FCC and European certification requirements, including FCC Part 15B, 15C, CISPR
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• Demonstrated experience certifying a broad range of transmitter technologies
• Proven ability to…