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Electromagnetic Compatibility

Graduate Badge

Grand Rapids • Face to face (?) • 7 Credits

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment to operate correctly in its electromagnetic environment without causing or experiencing interference. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) graduate badge certifies knowledge of the principles necessary to design or redesign electronic products that meet EMC compliance standards.

Overview

This badge program is open to students in the engineering graduate program and will equip them with the expertise to ensure their products can be successfully tested for electromagnetic compatibility, an essential aspect of modern electronics design.

When earning this badge, students will learn the principles necessary for designing and redesigning electronic products to meet EMC compliance. This includes understanding the various methods and standards for ensuring electronic devices can operate without causing or being affected by electromagnetic interference. The program covers topics such as electromagnetic emissions, susceptibility testing, shielding, grounding, and the application of design techniques to meet EMC regulations and standards in various industries. The digital badge is comprised of two courses, a total of seven credits.

This badge provides students with specialized knowledge in designing electronic products that meet EMC standards, ensuring compliance and preventing interference. In industries such as electronics and telecommunications, EMC expertise is highly valued. This badge enhances your education and allows you to showcase your skills to employers through digital badges displayed on social media and websites. Completed in under a year, this badge offers a competitive edge and opens doors to advanced career opportunities in product design and engineering.

A digital badge, or badge, is a record of achievement that recognizes a student's completion of a coherent and meaningful academic experience. GVSU offers both credit and non-credit bearing badges as digital credentials. Credit-bearing badges include anywhere from 0.5 to 15 academic credits and may include additional noncredit criteria. Credit-bearing badges are also posted to the academic transcript.

Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering

gvsu.edu/engineering
136 Kennedy Hall
(616) 331-6750

Career Opportunities

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Top skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 57,573.08 10%
$ 74,726.97 25%
$ 98,186.31 50%
$118,439.81 75%
$133,817.24 90%

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 73,125.18 10%
$ 84,893.38 25%
$107,500.39 50%
$134,775.23 75%
$165,493.70 90%

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Top skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Listening
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 58,691.93 10%
$ 81,666.34 25%
$103,686.18 50%
$133,004.67 75%
$166,612.13 90%

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Top skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Maintenance
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 45,982.39 10%
$ 52,313.05 25%
$ 60,289.98 50%
$ 74,120.68 75%
$ 96,863.35 90%

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules.

Top skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 60,607.37 10%
$ 79,407.75 25%
$102,516.93 50%
$131,798.52 75%
$167,018.06 90%

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Top skills
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 78,498.05 10%
$101,802.59 25%
$132,263.52 50%
$169,430.86 75%
$215,108.44 90%

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Top skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Listening
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 59,693.94 10%
$ 83,564.28 25%
$117,176.00 50%
$160,356.63 75%
$198,403.88 90%

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Top skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Maintenance
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 47,182.90 10%
$ 58,032.67 25%
$ 70,510.51 50%
$ 87,907.22 75%
$112,253.59 90%
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