Manufacturing Data & Test Systems Engineer

CINDER; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinder is seeking a Manufacturing Data & Test Systems Engineer to support manufacturing and engineering teams by developing, managing, and optimizing data systems and test infrastructure. You will collaborate with global teams, including Asia partners, to ensure engineering updates are integrated smoothly into manufacturing test pipelines and validation setups, enabling faster, more reliable production.

This role balances on-site collaboration with international coordination, requires

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing or CM tool chains and shopfloor systems.
• Strong scripting, programming, and data processing skills.
• Experience with databases: collection, transformation, and storage.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Experience with version control such as Git.
• Understanding of CI pipelines and regression testing practices.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional/international teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to manage test systems and data workflows.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines including collection, processing, storage, and transformation of manufacturing data.
• Work with CM tool chains and shopfloor systems to ensure accurate and efficient data handling.
• Build and maintain scripts, tools, and automation for data processing and system integration.
• Implement and improve processes for integrating engineering updates into manufacturing test pipelines.
• Perform regression testing and support development of CI pipelines for test systems.
• Collaborate with international teams to validate updates and ensure consistency across regions.
• Contribute to in-house development of manufacturing test stations and validation setups.
• Support database management, data visualization, and reporting needs for manufacturing operations.

Skills

CM tool chains

Shopfloor systems

Scripting

Programming

Data processing

Databases

Data visualization

Git

CI pipelines

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Git

Job description

Title: Manufacturing Data & Test Systems Engineer

Pay Rate: $70/hr

Location: Bellevue, WA with travel

About Novus Labs

Novus Labs is our sibling company that provides engineering support to the largest tech companies in bringing some of the most innovative products to market.

About the Role

In this role, you will support manufacturing and engineering teams by developing, managing, and optimizing data systems and test infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with global teams, including partners in Asia, to ensure smooth integration of engineering updates into manufacturing test pipelines. This position requires a balance of on-site collaboration and international coordination, along with flexibility to support cross-regional workflows. This positions will require up to 20% travel.

What you will be doing:

• Support and collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to manage test systems and data workflows.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines including collection, processing, storage, and transformation of manufacturing data.
• Work with CM tool chains and shopfloor systems to ensure accurate and efficient data handling.
• Build and maintain scripts, tools, and automation for data processing and system integration.
• Implement and improve processes for integrating engineering updates into manufacturing test pipelines.
• Perform regression testing and support development of CI pipelines for test systems.
• Collaborate with international teams to validate updates and ensure consistency across regions.
• Contribute to in-house development of manufacturing test stations and validation setups.
• Support database management, data visualization, and reporting needs for manufacturing operations.

About You

You are a technically versatile engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of manufacturing, data systems, and software development. You are comfortable working with distributed teams and adapting to flexible schedules to support global collaboration. You bring strong problem-solving skills and a passion for improving processes and system efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with manufacturing or CM tool chains and shopfloor systems.
• Strong proficiency in scripting, programming, and data processing.
• Experience with databases including data collection, transformation, and storage.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of CI pipelines and regression testing practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with manufacturing test systems or test station development.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations, particularly in Asia.
• Background in improving engineering-to-manufacturing integration processes.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas.

About Cinder

Cinder is a people-first staffing and recruiting company committed to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Our mission is to leverage our power as a recruiting and consulting company to build workplaces where people thrive. Backed by our ISO 9001 certification, we deliver high-quality staffing solutions, and our clients have rated us over 100% for multiple quarters. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!