Textile Engineer

About Us

We are a venture-backed manufacturing startup building the most advanced automated production facilities in the United States. We are on a mission to make American manufacturing economically viable — through intelligent machinery, automation, and a relentless focus on execution. We are early, we are moving fast, and we are looking for exceptional people who want to build something that matters.

Role Title: Textile Engineer – Fiber & Fabric Development (Entry-Level)

Location: Austin, TX or Hybrid

Shift: 1st shift, Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated Textile Engineer to join our product development team. In this entry-level role, you will support the full lifecycle of fiber and fabric innovation with a primary focus on 100% cotton, cotton blends, technical yarns, yarn spinning, woven fabrics, and knitted fabrics. You will contribute to the development of high-performance, sustainable textile products while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and laboratory environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven early-career professional to build a career in textile engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support fiber development initiatives, including the evaluation, testing, and optimization of 100% cotton fibers and cotton-blend formulations for improved strength, softness, durability, and functionality.

• Assist in the creation and refinement of technical yarns, including specialty yarns for performance applications.

• Conduct yarn spinning trials and process optimization on ring, open-end, and air-jet spinning systems to enhance yarn quality, uniformity, and production efficiency.

• Design, prototype, and develop woven and knitted fabrics using industry-standard equipment and software; iterate on constructions to meet target specifications for weight, hand-feel, stretch, breathability, and performance.

• Perform comprehensive laboratory testing (e.g., tensile strength, abrasion, pilling, dimensional stability, colorfastness, etc.) and analyze data to validate product performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality assurance, marketing, and suppliers) to scale new developments from lab to commercial production.

• Document all development work, maintain accurate records of trials and results, and prepare technical reports and presentations.

• Troubleshoot production issues related to fiber, yarn, or fabric performance and recommend corrective actions.

• Stay current with emerging trends in sustainable cotton processing, technical textiles, and digital textile design tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, or capstone projects in textiles strongly preferred). Recent graduates with strong academic or project-based experience in cotton textiles, yarn spinning, or fabric development will be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fiber Science, or a closely related engineering discipline (graduation within the last 2 years preferred).

• Strong academic foundation and/or project experience in fiber science, yarn spinning technology, weaving, and knitting processes.

• Working knowledge of cotton fiber properties, blending techniques, and their impact on final fabric performance.

• Familiarity with textile testing standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO) and basic laboratory equipment operation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic textile CAD/CAM or design software.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Hands-on mindset and willingness to work in both laboratory and manufacturing floor environments.

Nice-to-Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in a textile mill, yarn spinning facility, or fabric development lab.

• Knowledge of sustainable textile practices, including organic/recycled cotton, low-water processing, or circular economy principles.

• Experience with technical yarns (e.g., core-spun, flame-retardant, or functional yarns) and performance fabric applications.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies.

• Proficiency in advanced textile design software or data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Python for data analysis).

• Any relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Textile Technologist or similar) or participation in textile industry student competitions.