Sr Product Development Engineer - US

Watlow Recruitment Team • Hillsboro, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Development Engineer - 3D Knitting leads product development using advanced 3D knitting technology to create next-generation heater products. The role is based at Watlow's Portland Technology Development Center in Hillsboro, Oregon, and reports to the Site Leader, Portland TDC. The engineer applies textile manufacturing expertise to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial knitting processes, working with product development teams in St. Louis, Querétaro, Mexico, and other global locations. The role also translates complex 3D shapes into effective knitting patterns and supports the rollout of new textile manufacturing applications across Watlow.

Requirements

• Ability to work creatively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and adapt and optimize knitting technology for unique product applications.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across departments and locations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems, troubleshoot process issues, and support product development in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in advanced knitting, with a background in textile manufacturing.
• Experience in technical textiles or manufacturing industries.
• Experience programming, operating, and troubleshooting 3D knitting machines.
• Solid understanding of industrial knitting processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, programming, and development of textiles using advanced 3D knitting techniques to manufacture complex heaters.
• Apply 3D knitting technology to support next-generation heater product development and new textile manufacturing applications.
• Collaborate with product development teams in St. Louis, Mexico, and other global sites to achieve project goals and ensure alignment.
• Troubleshoot knitting machine performance and textile output issues to support quality standards and efficient operation.
• Adapt knitting technology to new applications, including translating complex 3D shapes into effective knitting patterns.
• Support simultaneous product development efforts across multiple locations and contribute to future global site rollout.
• Travel initially between St. Louis and the Querétaro, Mexico campus to support product development efforts; future travel to other global sites is anticipated.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with a company match and an annual company contribution tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed