Forrestjohnson

Forrestjohnson

EMC Laboratory Manager

Knoxville, TN, United States

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About the role

  • What It's Like to Work Here At AMS, you'll join a collaborative team of experts across nuclear, electrical, mechanical, computer, and materials engineering.
  • We invest heavily in research and development, encourage creativity in problem-solving, and provide hands-on opportunities to contribute from day one.
  • This is not an oversight management role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day lab operations, including scheduling, coordination, and resource allocation in collaboration with supervisory staff
  • Plan and manage team activities at a detailed level, including weekly planning and task accountability
  • Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, A2LA, and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements
  • Lead and support internal and external audits
  • Own the calibration program and ensure all equipment remains within calibration
  • Manage equipment rentals, tracking, dedication, and return logistics
  • Develop and implement systems to automate repetitive processes
  • Collaborate with or directly support software/tool development where applicable
  • Perform EMC testing independently in lab and field environments, including nuclear plants
  • Perform advanced testing such as insertion loss and impedance analysis

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of leadership or team management experience
  • As a result, U.S. citizenship is required to meet federal compliance and security-access regulations.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on EMC experience with MIL-STD-461 and/or IEC 61000 testing
  • Preferred: Hands-on EMC experience with MIL-STD-461 and/or IEC 61000 testing
  • Preferred: Proficiency with EMC test equipment (spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, oscilloscopes, RF amplifiers, VNAs)

Compensation

  • Paid Time Off - Four weeks annual vacation plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
  • Career Growth - Annual salary reviews, raises, and advancement opportunities within a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven organization
  • We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
  • Certain roles may require U.S. citizenship or other federally mandated clearances.
  • This job posting is being managed by FractionalRecruiter on behalf of AMS Corporation.

Benefits

  • Health Coverage - Generous employer contributions toward comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement - 401(k) with generous employer matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off - Four weeks annual vacation plus at least 10 paid holidays per year

Company info

  • AMS Corporation is a nuclear engineering services company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a mission to ensure the safe operation of the worldwide nuclear fleet.
  • Founded in 1977 as a spinoff of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, AMS has nearly 50 years of experience developing innovative testing technologies and engineering solutions that help nuclear facilities maintain safe, reliable, and compliant instrumentation and control (I&C) systems.
  • AMS supports nuclear facilities worldwide with specialized expertise in years in the areas of instrumentation and control (I&C) system testing, digital I&C qualification, EMI/RFI troubleshooting, cable aging management, nuclear instrumentation system troubleshooting, wireless technology implementation, rod control system testing, online monitoring for condition-based maintenance, and custom data acquisition equipment development.
  • Our engineers work across all U.S. nuclear power plants and many in Europe and Asia as well as research reactors and national security installations to ensure systems perform safely, reliably, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • What It's Like to Work Here
  • At AMS, you'll join a collaborative team of experts across nuclear, electrical, mechanical, computer, and materials engineering.
  • Many employees build long careers here because they're able to learn continuously, take on diverse technical challenges, and work in an environment guided by teamwork, respect, and shared purpose.
  • As the EMC Laboratory Manager, you are responsible for the technical excellence, operational execution, and continuous advancement of AMS's EMC capabilities in support of nuclear power plant safety and reliability.
  • You will serve as the technical authority, operational leader, and execution owner of the EMC laboratory.
  • Own the end-to-end performance of the EMC lab
  • Ensure flawless execution of testing, reporting, and QA processes
  • Drive speed, efficiency, and innovation in EMC services
  • Lead and develop a team that operates with precision, accountability, and urgency

Equal opportunity

  • AMS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizenship is required to meet federal compliance and security-access regulations
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