iNARTE EMC Design Engineer Certificate

The iNARTE EMC Design Engineer Certificate Program is applicable to professional engineers practicing in EMC fields whose main responsibility is designing electronic circuits, components, sub systems, and equipment to ensure EMC compliance. The certificate program was developed in equal partnership with KEC, Japan. There are two levels of certificate available depending upon experience: EMC Design Engineer and Senior EMC Design Engineer. The EMC Design Engineer level is intended for new or recent graduates who are entering the industry with a view to build a career in electronics design and have the knowledge to apply EMC principles to design for compliance. The Senior EMC Design Engineer level is intended as an upgrade for EMC Design Engineers who have held that initial credential for at least three years. iNARTE  will accept applications for this certificate as a Senior EMC Design Engineer from practitioners who have at least four years of practical work experience following their post-secondary education to degree level.

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The examination is significantly different from the established iNARTE EMC/EMI Certification exam in that the exam questions are all related to EMC Design for Compliance and other EMC fundamentals. There are few, if any, questions related to Field Theory, EMC emission or susceptibility standards and disciplines better suited to test, measurement, and mitigating engineering.

There is one part, four hours duration. All questions are multiple choice.

The exam is 50 questions and all should be attempted.

The exam is closed book. Only a self-made 1cm thick notebook and a scientific calculator are allowed. No reference books, publications or laptop computers are allowed.

The pass mark is 70% average. Retake is possible after 90 days. There will be no credit for past exam scores.

Once your EMC Certificate application fee is received, iNARTE will coordinate and arrange for a testing date, time, location, and point of contact.

The examination for EMC Design Engineers or Senior EMC Design Engineers is four hours in duration. All examinations are given with closed book, only a self-made notebook, (approx. 1 cm thick), and a scientific calculator are permitted in the exam room.

Examinations are graded at the iNARTE principal office and the applicant will be advised of a pass/fail within 10 working days.

Passing score for EMC Design Engineers or Senior EMC Design Engineers is 70% average. Should a candidate fail the examination, a retake is permissible following a 90 day period. Examinations may be retaken any number of times, however, an examination processing fee is required each time the exam is taken.

Candidates retaking the examination must achieve a passing grade at one four-hour session and will not be allowed to take credit for grades achieved in parts of earlier sessions.

NOTE (1): This list is suggested but not all inclusive.

NOTE (2): Most MIL STDs are available for free downloading at http://www.everyspec.com

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  10. *MIL-STD-1310H,Shipboard bonding, grounding, and other techniques for electromagnetic compatibility and safety.
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