Test Technician

Reports to: Manager, Engineering

Department: Engineering

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

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company & Benefit 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

• Determine 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

• Attain compliance by isolating and resolving non-compliance issues; recommending product and process changes; initiating engineering change notices

• Provide basic assistance in the preparation of compliance reports by collecting and summarizing measurement data and trends.

• Provide basic assistance with the Projects team for development of test strategies. 

• Provide basic assistance in the creation of and Executes test plans.

• Provide basic assistance with engineers and designers through product characterization and testing.

• Provide basic assistance in product design, development, and production.

• Provide testing input during design and development phase.

• Inspect products and testing processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement.

• Provide basic assistance in the creation of prototypes for testing equipment.

• Build and set up equipment with assistance from a Test Engineer.

• Prepare and conduct experiments with assistance from a Test Engineer.

• Conduct tests and collect data with assistance from a Test Engineer.

• Calculate or records results during experiments.

• Provide oversight into external, 3rd party compliance testing.

• Coordinate witnesses for observed testing.

• Comply with safety, quality, and industry applicable standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration

• Basic knowledge of computer testing software

• Basic knowledge of automation scripting

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• Basic knowledge of testing equipment and processes for electrical based assemblies

• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed

• Multitasking skills including the ability to work across multiple software platforms

• Use hand tools (Oscilloscope, multimeter, infrared thermal cameras, etc.)

• Write scripts for testing software automation

• Inspect and troubleshoot computer related components at an assembly level

• Read and compare technical data sheets

• Open and diagnose computer chassis after failed tests

• Travel to off-site to lab and have a flexible work schedule

• Perform industry standard test on computer equipment

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of any current or past military testing standards (MIL STD-461, MIL STD-810, MIL STD-704, DO 160)

• Familiarity with automotive standards (CISPR 25, IEC 61850, IEC 61000-4-5, EN 61000-6)

• 1+ years of building electrical assemblies

• 1+ years of testing electrical assemblies

• 1+ years of environmental testing

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, 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 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.