EMC Test Technician

Job Description EMC Test Technician - Merthyr Tydfil Marshall Land Systems | £27.77/hr Umbrella | OnsiteMorson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for an EMC Test Technician to join a brand-new facility. This is an initial contract position with strong potential to become a long-term opportunity , offering a strong onsite presence and the chance to work on highly specialised engineering programmes.

Candidates should be willing to travel to Cambridge occasionally until Christmas to support business and project requirements. Responsibilities EMC Specific Carry out shielding Effectiveness testing of deployable and containerised systems in accordance with approved test proceduresSetup and operate RF test equipment, including spectrum analysers, signal generators, RF amplifiers, antennas and RF cables and measurement SoftwareRecord test results and compare against defined acceptance criteriaIdentify potential Shieling Effectiveness failures and assist with Investigations when requiredInspect EMC critical parts for damageGeneral Support test planning and readiness in line with production schedules and project milestonesReview and contribute to test plans, procedures, and work instructionsConduct mechanical, electrical, and integrated system testingPerform product inspections, fault finding, and diagnostics, ensuring clear reporting of issuesIdentify, raise, and support resolution of non-conformances (NCRs)Ensure all products meet defined quality gates before progression or deliveryMaintain accurate test records and reports, certification packs, and traceability documentationCommunicate test progress, issues, and results to key stakeholdersSupport continuous improvement initiatives across test and production processesAssist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with standards and proceduresMaintain and calibrate test equipment and instrumentation as requiredEnsure adherence to 5S and housekeeping standards within the test environmentSupport shift-based working where required (including day/night rotation)Promote and comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirementsEnsure compliance with all legal, statutory, and contractual obligationsPrevious Experience Essential Practical hands-on experience using RF, Electronic, Electrical or other technical test equipmentAbility to follow test procedures and work instructions accuratelyGood fault finding and problem-solving skillsAbility to accurately record measurements, observations and resultsExperience within a manufacturing or production environmentExperience with system-level testing (mechanical, electrical, or integrated systems)Experience working to production schedules and delivery targetsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAdvantageous but Not Essential Previous EMC, RF or Shielding effectiveness test experienceExperience using Spectrum analysers, RF receivers, signal generators, RF amplifiersBasic understanding of RF principles including frequency, power, attenuation and decibels (dB)Knowledge of electromagnetic shielding and Shielding Effectiveness principlesFamiliarity with IEEE 299 or similar Shielding Effectiveness test methodsExperience within defence, aerospace or other regulated engineering environmentsAbility to perform EMC troubleshooting and mitigationTechnical Skills / Education Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specificationsUnderstanding of production testing and quality control processesAbility to analyse and interpret test data and results with attention to detail and understanding of the importance of consistent and repeatable testingKnowledge of non-conformance reporting (NCR) and root cause analysisFamiliarity with a wide range of test equipment and instrumentationGood mechanical and/or electrical aptitudeStrong knowledge of EMC standards (e.g., CISPR, IEC, MIL-STD)Knowledge of industry standards and quality frameworks (e.g.

ISO 9001)Additional Local Needs Onsite roleSuccessful candidates will be required to complete a BPSS check and be eligible to hold UK Security Clearence clearanceKey Stakeholders Production and Ops TeamsEngineering and Design (Including EMC Engineers)Quality Assurance TeamsProject Programme ManagementRegulatory boards/certifications

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