Matthew Scheer
Marion
Summary
Hands-on Test Technician experienced in planning, executing, and documenting environmental, EMC/EMI, acoustic, and hardware verification testing for rugged aerospace computer systems. Delivered impactful results through troubleshooting noncompliant test assets, coordinating laboratory work, and analyzing technical findings. Focused on advancing test development, root-cause analysis, and product qualification.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Test Technician
Crystal Group
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2021 - Current
- Write and execute test plans and procedures for environmental, EMC/EMI, acoustic, and system-level qualification testing.
- Set up instrumentation, test equipment, cabling, power, networking, and data acquisition to facilitate formal and developmental tests.
- Analyze test data, document results, identify anomalies, and communicate findings to engineers, program teams, customers, and outside laboratories.
- Analyzed test data, documented results, identified anomalies, and communicated findings to engineers, program teams, customers, and outside laboratories to guide troubleshooting and improvements.
- Coordinate test schedules, equipment needs, and external lab activities to support program deadlines and formal qualification.
- Develop test schedules, support, shock, vibration, conducted/radiated emissions on subsystems, network, power, and acoustic evaluations.
- Developed practical fixes and enhanced test methods for rugged computer systems, motherboards, power supplies, Ethernet interfaces, BIOS/BMC/IPMI, and operating-system configurations, improving overall test reliability.
Electronics Installer
Auto Recon
Davenport, IA
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Installed and troubleshot vehicle electronics, including GPS and remote-start systems.
- Diagnosed wiring and installation issues while training new employees on safe, repeatable installation practices to promote consistent quality.
Stockroom Assistant
Crystal Group
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Coordinated parts availability, maintained inventory accuracy, and supported material flow for production and engineering teams, ensuring timely access to necessary components.
- Developed expertise in rugged computer components, assemblies, part identification, and internal manufacturing processes to enhance operational effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Western Governors University
06-2028
Associate of Science; A.A.S. - Construction Management
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA01-2017
Skills
- EMC testing
- Test engineering
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Test planning
- Mechanical assembly
- Root cause analysis
- Signal integrity
- Performance testing
- Test equipment
- Test strategy
- Electrical schematics
- Script development
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Technical writing
- Root-cause troubleshooting
- Cross-functional communication
- Test execution under schedule pressure
- Training and mentoring
- Continuous learning
Timeline
Sr. Test Technician
Crystal Group
12.2021 - Current
Stockroom Assistant
Crystal Group
06.2018 - 12.2021
Electronics Installer
Auto Recon
06.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Science; A.A.S. - Construction Management
Kirkwood Community College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Western Governors University