Test Technician - Adv. Manufacturing Engineering at Trystar Inc – Faribault, Minnesota
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Job Title: Test Technician
Job Description:
Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN, safety, and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. The Test Technician is a hands-on technical role responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting production test equipment used to validate complex electrical and electro-mechanical products. This position plays a critical role in enabling safe, accurate, and repeatable testing by ensuring test systems are properly assembled, functional, and ready to support production.
This role is ideal for a technically skilled individual who enjoys working directly with hardware, diagnosing issues in real time, and partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to keep testing operations running smoothly.
We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:
- Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
- Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
- Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
- Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
- Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
- Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
- Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build, wire, and validate new test stations, fixtures, and test equipment to support production and product validation.
- Troubleshoot and repair existing test equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and control-related issues.
- Support production testing by diagnosing test failures and determining whether issues are related to the product, test setup, or test equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and verification of test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Follow and help improve test procedures, work instructions, and safety practices.
- Document test equipment builds, modifications, and repairs.
- Partner with Test Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations to improve test reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
- Assist with root cause analysis of test-related defects and failures.
- Identify opportunities to simplify test setups, improve ergonomics, and reduce test cycle time.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient test area.
Job Requirements:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
- Experience building, wiring, or troubleshooting industrial equipment, test systems, or automation.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Comfortable working hands-on with tools, instruments, and test equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a manufacturing or production test environment.
- Familiarity with electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout.
- Experience supporting high-mix or complex products.
- Exposure to UL, electrical testing, or compliance environments.
- Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
- Strong hands-on ownership mindset — sees problems through to resolution.
- Calm, methodical approach to troubleshooting under production pressure.
- Willingness to learn and adapt as test systems evolve.
- Clear communicator who works well with operators, engineers, and supervisors.
- Takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and reliability.
Benefits:
- 401 (k) with company match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States region.