International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics, Inc. 840 Queen Street New Bern, NC 28560-1-800-89-NARTE - Fax 1-252-672-0111 - www.narte.org Master EMC Design Engineer Certification Application during Grandfathering Period ---FORMS MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED--- Contents About EMC Design Engineer Certification... Page 1 Master EMC Design Engineer Certification Criteria.. Page 2 Application Instructions... Page 3 Certification Application Form... Page 4 Detailed Work Experience Form... Page 5-6 Reference Form... Page 7-8 Question Submission Form... Page 9-10 About inarte EMC Design Engineer Certification NARTE was established by industry leaders in 1982 in response to the FCC s deregulation and encouragement of industry certified personnel. As an objective third party certification body, NARTE developed an evaluation process based not only on examination, but real world skills and work experience. Early in 1987, it was determined that a credential certification process for EMC engineers and technicians was needed to help improve the quality of direct technical support to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and eventually to the U.S. Navy. In addition to improving the technical quality of support, and certification, as a recognized standard, provides a demonstrable benchmark to differentiate qualified EMC/EMI personnel. In 2010 industry representatives requested inarte to develop a credentialing program specifically for engineers tasked with incorporating EMC principles in designing electronic circuits, components and systems. The purpose of the EMC Design Engineer Certification Program is to foster technical "excellence" in EMC compliance design as compared to EMC test and mitigating engineering. This approach establishes technical competency criteria for EMC compliance design and enforces these criteria for technical personnel performing electronic design work. The program benefits the individual engineer and the EMC community as a whole by establishing a standard of excellence in EMC design engineering that will endure and extend across the boundaries of private and government agencies around the globe. The EMC Design Engineer certification program has been developed in cooperation with KEC Electronic Industry Development Center, Kyoto, Japan, an industry supported membership organization that represents the interests of 214 Japanese Corporations, including many Global Corporations. inarte EMC Design Engineer Certification begins on July 31 st. The first examinations will take place during IEEE EMCS 2011. Information regarding the EMC Design Engineer and Senior EMC Design Engineer examinations are available as downloadable PDFs from http://www.narte.org. Until December 31 st 2011, inarte is accepting applications for recognition as a Master EMC Design Engineer under our Grandfathering terms and conditions Submission of the application form implies agreement to adhere to the inarte Code of Ethics, available from inarte HQ or online at http://www.narte.org/h/codeofethics.asp Page 1 of 10
MASTER EMC DESIGN ENGINEER -- Grandfathering Criteria 1. Complete the Master EMC Design Engineer Application Form (Page 7) and submit a non-refundable application fee, available at http://www.narte.org/h/fees.asp. Submission of the application form implies agreement to adhere to the inarte Code of Ethics. Available at: http://www.narte.org/h/codeofethics.asp 2. Provide a specific record of education and electronic design work experience. Provide an up-to-date resume or complete the EMC Design Engineering Work History Form (Pages 8-9). a) Applicants should hold a Doctorate, a Master Degree or a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university or training institute, and have graduation from an inarte approved engineering curriculum, (e.g. BSEE). b) Graduation in a physical science curriculum other than engineering, combined with related work experience, will be evaluated by inarte. c) Graduation from a college with a BSET in Engineering Technology (BSET) shall be considered depending upon the course curriculum completed d) Graduation in a curriculum other than engineering or physical science, combined with related work experience, will be evaluated by inarte. e) The completion of five (5) years of EMC design work experience independent from education years shall be considered as sufficient work experience. f) Teaching or consulting on the subject will be credited for up to two years of work experience. Additional experience credit for teaching or consulting will be evaluated by inarte. 3. Provide evidence of education and training. Photocopies of applicable degrees and training certificates may be submitted. 4. References: Using the inarte reference forms (Pages 10-11), submit a minimum of four (4) references; one (1) academic reference, (e.g. faculty member from a university), or a reference from an officer or board member of a related technical institute, (e.g. IEEE Society), one (1) reference from a senior manager at your place of employment or a customer s company, and two (2) references from your peer group supporting character and competency as an EMC Design Engineer. Reference forms must be signed and forwarded directly to inarte. 5. Compose ten (10) multiple choice questions with correct answers and supporting references. Following receipt of your application, inarte will advise you of the category for the required questions. Page 2 of 10
1. Application Instructions 1. APPLICATION (Page 6): Complete the application form and submit to inarte with the non-refundable certification application fee, (http://www.narte.org/h/fees.asp). When application and fees are received, inarte will begin to compile the application file and advise the categories for the ten (10) questions to be submitted Upon signing the application form, you agree to abide by the inarte Code of Ethics as printed in the inarte Handbook and online at http://www.narte.org/h/codeofethics.asp 2. DETAILED WORK HISTORY FORM (Pages 7-8): Provide detailed evidence of education and experience in the appropriate field using a current resume, or the inarte Detailed Work History Form. College education/degrees requirements will be based on review of transcripts. 4. REFERENCES (Reference Form Pages 9-10 ): Initiate action with those individuals who will serve as references. Using the reference form provided (Pages 9-10), these individuals must attest to the applicant's competency and also serve as character references. Reference forms should be sent directly to inarte. 5. EVIDENCE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING: Evidence of completing courses of study or training programs in related areas as offered by educational institutions and/or through internal corporate training programs are given consideration as part of certification. Official school transcripts may be required for experience credit. Photocopies of applicable training certificates may be submitted. 6. QUESTIONS (Page 11): Submit ten (10) original multiple choice questions with correct answers and supporting references. Questions which relate to real world workplace engineering situations are preferred. Questions must conform to the format outlined on the inarte question form (Page 11). The categories of questions required from each applicant may vary and specific instructions will be provided by inarte upon receipt of application. All application materials should be sent to inarte, 840 Queen Street, New Bern, NC 28560 Forms may be faxed to 252-672-0111, Contact inarte with any questions at 1-800-89-NARTE Application Checklist Application Fee (non-refundable) Detailed Work History 1 Academic reference or 1 Institutional reference 1 Management reference or 1 Customer reference 2 Peer references 10 Questions Transcripts/certificates This inarte program was developed in cooperation with KEC, Japan. KEC is an Industry supported organization with over 200 member companies. KEC supports members with consulting engineering training and testing services in EMC disciplines. KEC members include many global corporations: Panasonic, Hitachi, NEC, Toyota, IBM Japan, Agilent Japan, Ricoh, Sony, and many more. It is these member companies that have identified the need and driven the creation of the inarte/kec EMC Design Engineer Certification programs. Page 3 of 10
APPLICATION for MASTER EMC DESIGN ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION by INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETICS, INC. 840 Queen Street, New Bern, NC 28560 1-800-89-NARTE or (252) 672-0200 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Certification Number: Test Type: Date: Score: Name Name Address (First) (Middle Initial) (Last) (As to be shown on Certificate) City State Zip Citizen of Phone (Work): (Home) Date of Birth Sex M F Email: Requested Test Center: See listing at http://www.narte.org/h/testcenters.asp Test Month/Date Requested: I hereby make application for inarte certification as a Master EMC Design Engineer during the Grandfather Period, (July 1 st December 31 st, 2011). I hereby authorize inarte, in accordance with inarte s privacy policy www.narte.org/h/privacy.htm to publish my name, city, state, country and any certification it may issue to me in all of its directories or registries. In addition, inarte is authorized to confirm my certification to inquiries on my behalf. I have read and agree to abide by the inarte Code of Ethics as published at www.narte.org/h/codeofethics.asp. Signature of Applicant References Name Date Telephone Number or Email address 1. 2. 3. 4. Payment Non-refundable application or examination fee, (see http://www.narte.org/h/fees.asp). Check enclosed Charge: MC VISA AMEX CVV # Exp. Date Signature Page 4 of 10
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETICS, INC. 840 Queen Street, New Bern, NC 28560 Phone: (252) 672-0200. Fax (252) 672-0111 MASTER EMC DESIGN ENGINEERING DETAILED WORK HISTORY FORM (Please complete both pages of form) POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING School City Dates Major Course Degree Received Date School City Dates Major Course Degree Received Date School City Dates Major Course Degree Received Date EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE List all pertinent employment, beginning with the most recent. Explain in detail all EMC Design Engineering experience that you feel qualifies you for certification, and include dates. Dates: From To (Please complete both pages of form) Page 5 of 10
Additional Contributions: Include title and dates of any published papers; recognized contributions to the Scientific or Engineering profession; contributions to technical or engineering courses in a "school of recognized standing". TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL AWARDS TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL LICENSES PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS & GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP (Please add more pages if required) Applicant s Signature Date Page 6 of 10
Reference Form for inarte Certification FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETICS, INC. 840 Queen Street, New Bern, NC 28560 Phone: (252) 672-0200. Fax (252) 672-0111 Applicant's Name Address: Date: Dear (Name of Reference) I have applied for certification as a Master EMC Design Engineer, and request that you serve as one of the references on my application. If you are willing to do so, please provide the information requested on this form and return the form to inarte at 840 Queen Street, New Bern, NC 28560. The certification requirements for a Master EMC Design Engineer are quoted below and I have enclosed a copy of my education and work experience. Thank you for your help. Please send the completed forms to inarte at your earliest convenience. inarte will not process my application until all references submit their forms. Signature of Applicant Date of Application to inarte REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AS A MASTER EMC DESIGN ENGINEER 5 years of EMC Design Engineering experience following graduation from an inarte approved Engineering or Physical Science Degree curriculum Recognition within the EMC community as an expert or major contributor in the electronics design disciplines, as supported by references. Ability to prepare original questions in related disciplines that inarte can use in qualifying EMC Design Engineer applicants in the future. *Experience records will be reviewed by inarte. The mere execution of work designated by an EMC Engineer or the supervision of such work is not considered to be the practice of engineering. Teaching or Consulting experience will be evaluated by inarte Page 7 of 10
inarte MASTER EMC DESIGN ENGINEER CERTIFICATION REFERENCE FORM Page 2 This Form May Be Duplicated Name of Applicant Do you know the applicant well? Casually? How Long? What is your professional/academic relationship to the applicant? Is the applicant a graduate from a Bachelor Degree curriculum suitable for an EMC Design Engineer: Yes No Has the applicant been engaged as an EMC Design Engineer for one year prior to Date of Application? (Candidate may be eligible for certification even if they are not currently practicing their craft.) Check the areas for which this applicant qualifies: Master EMC Design Engineer Please evaluate the applicant in the space below: Exceptionally well qualified Additional comments: Well qualified Marginally qualified Unqualified (explain below) Number of year s practical experience (Based on your personal knowledge) Master Engineer? The Master EMC Design Engineer credential is intended to recognize those individuals who are well known within the EMC community for their expertise and contribution to the EMC disciplines related to designing for compliance. Your reference should not only consider the technical qualifications of the applicant but also the character and integrity of that person as an ethical engineer of significant merit. Your name (print) Your business or affiliation Your street address Signature Date Page 8 of 10
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETICS, INC. 840 Queen Street, New Bern, NC 28560 Phone: (252) 672-0200. Fax (252) 672-0111 EMC DESIGN ENGINEER CERTIFICATION QUESTION SUBMISSION FORM The following format must be used. Questions must be submitted as Word compatible documents. SAMPLE QUESTION (Try to avoid any possible misinterpretations of the question. If question is negative, i.e., Which item does NOT include the following?, the NOT should be bolded and capitalized.) 1. Question: The power dissipated on a resistor of 100 Ω connected across 10 V is. 2. Answers: (Only 4 answers) {Include all calculations if the answer is calculated} A. 1 W B. 30 dbmw C. 0 dbw D. All of the above 3. Correct Answer: D 4. Applicability X Design Engineer Sr. Design Engineer Both 5. Time required answering the question: 3 Minutes 6. Reference(s) Ohm s Law and mathematics 7. Category (From list below) Electrical Circuit Theory CATEGORIES OF EMC DESIGN ENGINEER QUESTIONS In order of preference EMC Design EMC Countermeasures EMC Basic Knowledge Terminology Countermeasure Components EMC Simulation EMC Rule Check Design Review Signal Integrity Power Integrity Power Electronics Electronics Circuitry Electrical Circuit Theory Electromagnetics Shielding Measurement and Analysis Specifications & Standards Mathematics Notes on Question Content The questions you submit must be in your own words. Questions which relate to real-life work situations or problems are desirable (see example above). Questions should be challenging, yet answerable by a knowledgeable and experienced EMC Design Engineer. Your questions should be geared toward the certification type for which you are applying, (Engineer or Senior Engineer). USE THE FOLLOWING PAGE AS YOUR TEMPLATE Page 9 of 10
Name: 1. Question # : 2. Answers: A. B. C. D. 3. Correct Answer: 4. Applicability: Design Engineer Senior Design Engineer Both 5. Time required to answer the question: Minutes 6. Reference(s) (Detailed Calculations, if any, must be shown here) 7. Category: For TC and Office use only TC Member s Name & Review Date: Question Accepted, (Y/N): Comments: Page 10 of 10