Manufacturing Test Architect - Systems & Infrastructure

Position Title: Manufacturing Test Architect – Systems & Infrastructure

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Manufacturing Test Architect opportunity with our client, located in Bellevue, Washington (Onsite),

Job Responsibilities:

• Our client is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Architect to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) team. This role is responsible for the overarching technical strategy and backend systems that ensure hardware quality at a global scale.
• System Architecture: Design and architect comprehensive manufacturing test strategies for cutting-edge hardware platforms, focusing on scalability and data integrity. This includes a heavy focus on establishing and auditing test limits through statistical methods (Cpk, GR&R, Guardbanding) to balance yield against field reliability.
• Manufacturing Line Integration: Develop and deploy sophisticated manufacturing line test equipment and automation frameworks that interface directly with production hardware.
• Backend & Data Systems: Architect and maintain the backend infrastructure, including databases and data pipelines, to capture and analyze high-volume manufacturing test data.
• Global Factory Support: Work closely with manufacturing partners in Asia. This involves managing time-shift collaborations and periodic international travel (<20% of the time).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the technical authority on MTE, collaborating with hardware design and firmware teams to ensure "Design for Test" (DFT) principles are met.
• Hands-on Technical Execution: While an architect-level role, you are expected to be technical and hands-on with coding, debugging, and hardware troubleshooting. Must be comfortable performing "on-the-fly" debugging of automated test equipment directly on a high-volume factory floor.

• Strong Manufacturing Test (MTE) Background: Extensive experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing and test system development.
• Programming Mastery: Professional-level proficiency in programming (Python, C++, etc.) for test automation and system control.
• Database & Systems Expertise: Proven experience designing and managing databases and backend systems required for manufacturing environments.
• Technical Problem Solving: Technical depth across the full testing lifecycle, including the ability to identify whether a failure is caused by a product design flaw, a test fixture mechanical issue, or a software data-logging error.
• Availability for Onsite & Travel: Must be able to work primarily onsite in Bellevue and travel internationally up to 20% of the time to support Asian manufacturing sites.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Full-Stack MTE Experience: Knowledge of the entire test stack, from board-level electrical probing to high-level cloud data analytics.
• Experience with Asian Supply Chains: Prior experience working directly with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) in Asia and navigating the associated logistical and communication challenges.
• Linux/Unix Proficiency: Experience with Linux OS and command-line interfaces for managing test servers and embedded systems.
• Advanced Systems Design: Bonus if you have experience with distributed systems, SQL/NoSQL database architecture, and real-time data visualization.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $80/hr-$145/hr (Reflecting architect-level seniority).
• Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite).

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.