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Textile Development Engineer
Company: Apple
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Department: Hardware (Softgoods Engineering)
Job Overview
Base Salary Range $150,400 – $277,600 / year
Experience Required 5+ Years
About the Role
Apple is seeking an experienced Textile Development Engineer to join the Softgoods Engineering team to explore novel engineering materials and advanced textile fabrication techniques that enhance Apple’s existing and future product lines. The Textile Technology Development Engineer will work in a dynamic, creative environment to determine the viability of new textile constructions and new technologies.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop new materials, designs, and textile technologies through hands-on experimentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product engineers, and material scientists to translate conceptual ideas into tangible textile solutions.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing technical textiles on weaving machines with proven ability to program weaving patterns.
- Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering field.
- Extensive knowledge of yarn technology, from natural and synthetic performance fibers to advanced fiber blends.
- Strong engineering acumen to solve practical problems in technical textile fabrication.
- Flexible, collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced product and technology development lab.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in process development in an R&D or early-stage environment.
- 2+ years of experience in the textile industry.
- Proficiency with multiple types of weaving machines.
- Knowledge of other textile fabrication techniques (braiding, flat knitting, warp knitting).
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits and stock programs (Employee Stock Purchase Plan, RSU awards).
- Discounted products and free services.
- Tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career.
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation.
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and apply directly through the Apple careers portal.
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