Textile Development Engineer
Core
Develop novel engineering materials and advanced textile fabrication techniques to enhance Apple's product lines and accessories.
Role type
Senior IC textile development engineer
Builds
Functional prototypes and samples of technical textiles
Domain
Consumer electronics / Technical textiles
Required skills
Technical textile weaving, yarn technology, weaving machine programming, prototyping, performance testing, process optimization, documentation
Preferred skills
Process development in R&D, braiding, flat knitting, warp knitting
Technologies
Weaving machines, programming tools for pattern creation
Responsibilities
Develop new materials, designs, and textile technologies through hands-on experimentation; Program and operate textile fabrication machines to create functional prototypes and samples; Iterate on textile constructions based on performance testing results and design feedback; Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and optimize weaving parameters for quality, performance, and aesthetics; Document processes, findings, and best practices to support scale-up for production.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC