Compliance Testing Technician

Job description

Compliance Testing Technician (EMC / EMI / RF)

Location:
Hayward, CA (on-site)

Shift: Day Shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

About 1X
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Compliance Testing Technician to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support internal and third-party compliance testing activities with a focus on EMC, EMI, and RF performance. You will be responsible for test equipment setup, execution, documentation, and coordination with external labs to ensure our products meet global compliance standards. This role is highly collaborative and requires hands-on lab experience.

You Will

• Procure, set up, and maintain compliance test equipment including fixtures, power supplies, data acquisition systems, cabling, antennas, and workstations
• Prepare and connect Devices Under Test (DUTs) in accordance with EMC, EMI, and RF test plans
• Execute, monitor, and document compliance tests in internal lab environments
• Support and coordinate testing activities at third-party compliance laboratories
• Troubleshoot test setups, equipment, and DUT issues during testing
• Perform post-test teardown, inspection, and basic failure analysis
• Collect, organize, and summarize test data and observations
• Prepare clear test summaries and reports for engineering, quality, and regulatory stakeholders
• Maintain organized test documentation and traceability to applicable standards
• Collaborate closely with design, reliability, quality, and manufacturing teams to support compliance efforts

Must Have

• 2–5 years of experience working in an EMC / EMI / RF compliance test lab environment
• Familiarity with EMC, EMI, and RF testing equipment and methodologies
• Working knowledge of relevant compliance standards (e.g., CISPR, FCC, IEC, ISO, or equivalent)
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting test data using Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high variation in tasks
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams
• Hands-on aptitude with lab instrumentation, fixtures, and test setups
• Experience with radiated and conducted emissions testing (RE/CE), immunity testing (ESD, Radiated Immunity, EFT, surge, Conducted Immunity), and Flicker/Harmonics
• Familiarity with pre-compliance testing and debug techniques
• Understanding of grounding, bonding, filtering, shielding, and cable management best practices
• Experience using spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, LISNs, current probes, near-field probes, and GTEM or semi-anechoic chambers
• Ability to identify common EMC failure modes and suggest mitigation strategies (ferrites, filtering, shielding, grounding & harness changes)
• Experience testing intentional radiators (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, sub-GHz radios)
• Familiarity with antenna measurements, including basic gain, VSWR, and radiation pattern concepts
• Understanding of RF coexistence and de-sense issues
• Experience with OTA (Over-the-Air) testing or wireless performance validation
• Experience with basic electrical measurements (oscilloscope probing, power integrity checks)
• Comfort with rework and modification (cables, ferrites, temporary filters, shielding)
• Familiarity with high-voltage, high-current, or motor-driven systems
• Experience with test automation or scripting (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools beyond Excel (e.g., Python, JMP, Power BI)
• Experience maintaining lab calibration records and equipment traceability
• Understanding of configuration management for test setups and firmware versions
• Exposure to global regulatory frameworks (FCC, CE, RED, IC, MIC, KC)
• Familiarity with robotics or machinery-related standards (e.g., IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849, IEC 62368-1)
• Understanding of risk-based compliance planning and test prioritization

• Salary Range: $30 – $50
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer 1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.