2nd Shift Final Test Technician

Employee Owned Brands; Hiawatha, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

ESOP

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Crystal Group, Inc. is hiring a 2nd Shift Final Test Technician to verify hardware and software functionality at the end of the manufacturing process.

This role serves as a final checkpoint to ensure products meet quality standards before shipment, identifying and addressing last-minute issues to protect reliability. Working on a 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM), you will perform comprehensive test procedures, troubleshoot issues, set up test equipment, document results, and collaborate with design

Qualifications

• Must be a US Person with appropriate status.
• GED/High School Diploma required; two+ years electronics experience.

Responsibilities

• Executing comprehensive test procedures to verify product performance.
• Identifying and troubleshooting any hardware or software issues.
• Set Up and Maintain Test Equipment/assets ensuring each unit meets quality and reliability standards before shipment.
• Accurately Analyze and document test results, observations, and anomalies.
• Support product Development by providing feedback to design teams based on manufacturability and testing outcomes.

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology

IPC certification

Two or more years of hands-on electronics experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Signal generators

Power supplies

Test fixtures

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Final Test Technician

Reports to: Final Test Supervisor

Department: Operations

Work Model: Full-time, on-site – No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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.

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

Job Summary

The Final Test Technician Role is responsible for verifying both hardware and software functionality at the end of the manufacturing process. This role is critical to the success of our company’s mission, as it serves as one of the final checkpoint to ensure that products meet quality standards before they are shipped to customers. By identifying and addressing any last-minute issues, the this role helps maintain our reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality products.

Essential Functions

The Final Test technician is responsible for performing functionality testing and system stress testing on hardware and software at the end of the manufacturing process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing comprehensive test procedures to verify product performance.
• Identifying and troubleshooting any hardware or software issues.
• Set Up and Maintain Test Equipment/assets ensuring each unit meets quality and reliability standards before shipment.
• Accurately Analyze and document test results, observations, and anomalies.
• Support product Development by providing feedback to design teams based on manufacturability and testing outcomes.

Scope and Complexity

This role requires a high level of autonomy, with technicians working independently based on a set schedule. Self-motivation and the ability to manage tasks without direct supervision are essential. Technicians make routine decisions related to testing, troubleshooting, and escalating issues when needed. While not a formal leadership role, it requires ownership, accountability, and occasionally mentoring less experienced team members.

Tools, Technology, or Equipment Used

Final Test Technicians routinely use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and specialized test fixtures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Identifies common test failures, performs basic diagnostics, and communicates findings clearly. Can interpret basic wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical documentation to perform tasks correctly. Comfortable using test software, Microsoft Excel, and internal systems for tracking and documentation. Shares test results, issues, and updates with team members and engineers clearly and professionally. Able to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently to meet daily schedules. Accurately records test results, logs defects, and completes reports as required. Ensures accuracy in test setups, data entry, and following procedures to maintain quality standards. Ability to perform simple voltage, continuity, and resistance checks using standard 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") Education requirements: GED/High School Diploma Two or more years of hands‑on electronics experience

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC certification
• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with consistent exposure to the manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods of time.

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.

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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.