Principal Engineer Electrical

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe.

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Join one of the most advanced EMC lab environments in Portugal. As an EMC Test Engineer, you will champion seamless EMC compliance across all product development phases - delivering cost-effective testing solutions, maintaining test plan integrity, and providing expert technical support across the facility.

• Plan, execute, and report on EMC developmental and validation tests in accordance with customer specifications, ensuring data integrity and timely delivery of results.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers, Product Assurance Engineers, and key OEM customers to understand test requirements, resolve issues, and support customer complaint resolution.
• Work closely with local and global teams to develop and maintain EMC test programmes, scripts, and work instructions aligned with OEM and international standards.
• Ensure lab readiness by maintaining equipment calibration, upholding accreditation standards, and keeping pace with evolving test standards and practices.
• Drive continuous improvement across lab setups, internal procedures, and technician practice to reduce variability and maintain a high degree of confidence in results.
• Support the expansion of lab capability to accommodate new technologies, methods, and emerging test requirements.

• BSc or MSc in Electrical, Electronics, or RF Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills in electrical and EMI/EMC domains.
• Proficient English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with the following test disciplines and associated equipment:
• Radiated Emissions (RE / CISPR 25)
• Conducted Emissions (CE / CISPR 25)
• Radiated Immunity (RI / ISO 11452-2)
• Bulk Current Injection (BCI / ISO 11452-4)
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD / IEC 61000-4-2 or ISO 10605)
• Transient Emissions and Immunity (CI / ISO 7637-2)
• Equipment: spectrum analysers, EMI receivers, preamplifiers, signal/impulse generators, antennas, LISNs, oscilloscopes.
• Experience with commercial EMC/RF lab software packages for RE, RI, CE, and CI testing.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and business outcomes.

This role will report to the high‑voltage laboratory manager.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk‑taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever‑changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.