Textile Engineer Jobs
Textile Engineer jobs are open from entry-level to senior and principal across apparel, industrial fabrics, technical textiles, and fiber manufacturing, with specializations in yarn and fabric development, quality assurance, and sustainable materials engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Soft Goods and Exteriors team designs the robot’s skin and suit-everything you can see and feel. Textile Development Engineers, fabricate and industrialize the textile itself (knit structure, pattern, and construction), turning soft goods requirements into validated components that hold their look and feel under demanding conditions and scale.
Multiple roles are open, including roles in knit programming and in patterning & construciton.
Hiring engineers at all levels.
What You'll Do
- Develop knitted and engineered textile components from requirements through validated, production-ready prototypes
- Develop patterns and execute cut-and-sew, seaming, and finishing to build complete functional components
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on knit structure, gauge, and construction to meet performance, feel, and durability targets
- Specify yarns and fibers for knit performance and machine compatibility
- Apply mass-manufacturing techniques so that prototypes transfer cleanly to production
- Develop and program knitted structures on industrial flat, seamless, and 3D knitting machines, translating design and engineering intent into machine-ready knit programs
- Develop knitted structures that integrate with adjacent hardware and electronics to meet performance and durability requirements
- Provide manufacturability and scalability feedback, and work closely with vendors to bring designs into production
- Document knit programs, patterns, and construction specifications so that parts are repeatable at a supplier
- Work with Soft Goods Engineering on the textile deliverable, with Mechanical Design on fit, and with test engineers to validate and qualify textile components
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or equivalent industry experience
- Industry experience developing knitted or engineered textiles for a physical product
- Knit know-how across structure, gauge, construction, and material behavior
- Depth in knit programming on industrial machines, or in patterning and cut-and-sew of engineered textiles
- Experience carrying a textile from prototype into supplier production
- Experience developing technical or performance textiles preferred
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
The Soft Goods and Exteriors team designs the robot’s skin and suit-everything you can see and feel. Textile Development Engineers, fabricate and industrialize the textile itself (knit structure, pattern, and construction), turning soft goods requirements into validated components that hold their look and feel under demanding conditions and scale.
Multiple roles are open, including roles in knit programming and in patterning & construciton.
Hiring engineers at all levels.
What You'll Do
- Develop knitted and engineered textile components from requirements through validated, production-ready prototypes
- Develop patterns and execute cut-and-sew, seaming, and finishing to build complete functional components
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on knit structure, gauge, and construction to meet performance, feel, and durability targets
- Specify yarns and fibers for knit performance and machine compatibility
- Apply mass-manufacturing techniques so that prototypes transfer cleanly to production
- Develop and program knitted structures on industrial flat, seamless, and 3D knitting machines, translating design and engineering intent into machine-ready knit programs
- Develop knitted structures that integrate with adjacent hardware and electronics to meet performance and durability requirements
- Provide manufacturability and scalability feedback, and work closely with vendors to bring designs into production
- Document knit programs, patterns, and construction specifications so that parts are repeatable at a supplier
- Work with Soft Goods Engineering on the textile deliverable, with Mechanical Design on fit, and with test engineers to validate and qualify textile components
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, or equivalent industry experience
- Industry experience developing knitted or engineered textiles for a physical product
- Knit know-how across structure, gauge, construction, and material behavior
- Depth in knit programming on industrial machines, or in patterning and cut-and-sew of engineered textiles
- Experience carrying a textile from prototype into supplier production
- Experience developing technical or performance textiles preferred
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Fashion & Apparel
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in textile engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in textile engineering, fiber science, or materials engineering
- Hands-on experience with weaving, knitting, or nonwoven fabric manufacturing processes
- Proficiency with textile CAD software such as NedGraphics or EAT DesignScope
- Knowledge of ASTM and AATCC testing methods and quality standards
- Experience with yarn specification, fabric construction, and finishing techniques
- Familiarity with sustainable materials, recycled fibers, or eco-certifications such as OEKO-TEX
Tips for Your Textile Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to fiber type
Hiring managers in technical textiles care whether your experience is in wovens, nonwovens, or knits. Call out the specific constructions and fiber types you've worked with rather than listing generic textile engineering skills.
Highlight process software and testing standards
Many listings screen for CAD tools like NedGraphics or EAT, plus familiarity with ASTM or AATCC test methods. Name the exact software versions and standards you've used so your resume clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists textile engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious
Textile engineer roles are posted under titles like process engineer, fabric development specialist, materials engineer, and product development engineer. Search all of these to avoid missing openings that match your skill set.
Prepare for a materials science deep-dive
Interviewers often probe your understanding of fiber properties, dyeing chemistry, or finishing processes. Walk through a real project where your materials decision affected product performance, durability, or cost.
Negotiate by citing production impact
Generic salary talk rarely moves a textile employer. Frame your ask around documented outcomes like yield improvements, defect rate reductions, or cost savings per production run you've delivered in past roles.
Textile Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most textile engineers?
The companies hiring the most textile engineers right now include Enerpac Tool, Apple, and Knoll, with the largest share of openings in New York, North Carolina, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in apparel manufacturing, industrial fabrics, and technical textile applications.
How many textile engineer jobs are remote?
About 33% of textile engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production roles. Sub-areas with the greatest remote flexibility include product development, materials specification, sustainability consulting, and technical documentation roles that don't require direct mill or lab access.
How do you become a textile engineer?
You typically earn a bachelor's degree in textile engineering, fiber science, or a closely related materials field, then build lab and production floor experience through internships or co-op placements. From there, employers expect hands-on exposure to fabric construction, testing protocols, and process optimization before moving into full engineering roles.
How do you get hired as a textile engineer with little experience?
Start by targeting quality control technician, lab technician, or textile testing roles, which share core skills with engineering positions and are more accessible early in your career. Document any capstone projects, independent fiber testing, or coursework in CAD or ASTM methods on your resume, since employers in this field value demonstrated technical familiarity even without years on the job.
What does the textile engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project involving fiber selection, construction decisions, or process troubleshooting. Final rounds often include a panel with R&D and production teams and may involve a take-home materials challenge or a mill or lab tour where you discuss workflow on the floor.
Where can I find and apply to textile engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to textile engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your specialty, whether that's yarn development, nonwovens, technical fabrics, or quality engineering, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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