Textile Technician

unspun™•Emeryville, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Unspun's mission is to reduce global human carbon emissions by 1% through zero-waste production and circular reuse. We have developed a proprietary and patent-pending technology that combines 3D printing and automated textile manufacturing, allowing us to build custom apparel products directly from yarn to final product, skipping the traditional 2D fabric stage. We are looking for individuals excited by additive manufacturing, industrial automation, and complex systems of sensors and actuators. This role is for someone who enjoys fast-paced, early-stage R&D, bringing high-quality products to market, and wearing multiple hats. The ideal candidate is capable of working independently and in a team, is flexible, self-motivated, and curious. They thrive on ambiguity, can learn and communicate complex processes clearly, and possess strong interpersonal skills to manage a complex testing program with competing organizational needs. A passion for textiles, clothing, and the machinery that creates them is essential, along with an enjoyment of daily challenges and successes.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience with textile machinery and production facilities
Ideally some hands-on experience with fabric production and/or development
Some knowledge of textile fibers and yarns
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience and comfort working with machinery and robotics
Interested in testing and debugging
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Work on-site at our microfactory in Emeryville from 9a - 6p, Monday to Friday
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods, perform occasional repetitive tasks, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience in Textiles, Design, Textile Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields
Familiarity with industrial scale looms
Energized by new ideas in apparel and product manufacturing
Comfortable in a fast-paced early-stage startup environment
Experience working on fast-paced early stage R&D projects
Automation and robotics experience
Manufacturing and factory experience
Familiarity with hardware engineering design and implementation practices
Familiarity with basic programming concepts

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain our revolutionary robotic looms
Produce new woven outputs and coordinate product runs
Ensure product outputs meet desired specifications and quality control standards
Maintain a safe and organized workspace
Help identify limitations of technical approaches and provide insights about machine performance and reliability
Test new machine subsystems
Support machine and subsystem assembly
Create and maintain documentation for internal communication and record keeping, including data collection during product runs and machine testing
Collaborate with the engineering team on experiments and results
Identify and communicate suggested improvements to designs, documentation, or processes