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Test Technician

Crystal Group
Hiawatha, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2025 CLOSED ON 8/29/2025

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Job Description

Job Title: Test Technician

Reports to: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, On-site, 50-90% travel

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

Crystal Group Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • On-Site Gym

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating and performing qualification testing on commercial and military grade rugged electronics. Environmental, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), power, and safety qualification are used to support product development and validation, marketing, sales, and manufacturing initiatives to prove design acceptability and obtain various compliance certifications.

Essential Functions

  • Determines compliance by establishing compliance test standards; conducting and witnessing tests; performing diagnostic procedures; measuring performance; analyzing and evaluating findings; performing forensic analysis of failures; troubleshooting failures; supervising sub-contractors with the assistance of a Test Engineer.
  • Attains compliance by isolating and resolving non-compliance issues; recommending product and process changes; initiating engineering change notices.
  • Assists in the preparation of compliance reports by collecting and summarizing measurement data and trends.
  • Assists the Projects team for development of test strategies.
  • Assists in the creation of and Executes test plans.
  • Assists engineers and designers through product characterization and testing.
  • Assists in product design, development, and production.
  • Provides testing input during design and development phase.
  • Inspects products and testing processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement.
  • Assists in the creation of prototypes for testing equipment.
  • Builds and sets up equipment with assistance from a Test Engineer.
  • Prepares and conducts experiments with assistance from a Test Engineer.
  • Conducts tests and collects data with assistance from a Test Engineer.
  • Calculates or records results during experiments.
  • Provides oversight for external, 3rd party compliance testing.
  • Coordinates witnesses for observed testing.
  • Complies with safety, quality, and industry applicable standards.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Knowledge of mechanical or electrical systems required
  • Must be able to sit, stand and bend at various times while reviewing the computer hardware items
  • Ability to transport and inspect products and effectively use computer daily as needed

Required Qualification

  • Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
  • Associate degree in engineering field or 2 years of test or build experience in lieu of degree.
  • Current valid US driver’s license with good driving record

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 50 lbs., and standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check, physical assessment and drug screen.

  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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