Knit Programmer – Wearable Devices

NOISEFIGURE RESEARCH; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

NOISEFIGURE RESEARCH in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced Shima Seiki Machine Operator - Knit Programmer to join our R&D team focused on wearable devices. This highly specialized, hands-on role requires deep expertise in machine knitting, sample development, and prototype fabrication.

You will program and operate Shima Seiki knitting machines to develop samples and prototypes, produce coupon-level tests to fully integrated knit products, and document machine settings and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience with Shima Seiki knit programming and machine operation.
• Experience in R&D and production environments for knitwear.
• Ability to communicate across cross-functional teams (XFN).
• Deep understanding of knit structures, yarn properties, and wearable construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate Shima Seiki knitting machines to develop samples and functional prototypes for wearable devices.
• Produce coupon-level test samples to fully integrated knit prototypes.
• Maintain documentation for machine settings, yarn specs, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, materials science to translate requirements into knit form.
• Manage tracking and organization of sample development, revisions, and deliveries.

Skills

Shima Seiki knit programming

Machine operation

R&D and production experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Wearable textiles knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

STOLL knitting machines

Job description

Shima Seiki Machine Operator - Knit Programmer – Wearable Devices

We are seeking an experienced Shima Seiki Machine Operator - Knit Programmer to join our R&D team focused on next-generation wearable technologies. This is a highly specialized, hands‑on role requiring deep expertise in machine knitting, sample development, and prototype fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and operate Shima Seiki knitting machines to develop samples and functional prototypes for wearable devices.
• Produce a range of outputs—from coupon-level test samples to fully integrated knit prototypes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all programmed runs, including machine settings, yarn specs, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, design, materials science) to translate requirements into knit form.
• Manage the tracking and organization of sample development, revisions, and deliveries.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with Shima Seiki knit programming and machine operation.
• Proven track record of working in both R&D and production environments for knitwear.
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate across cross‑functional teams (XFN), including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of knit structures, yarn properties, and wearable construction methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with STOLL knitting machines and associated programming tools.
• Exposure to smart textiles and e-textiles or prior work in wearable electronics integration.

Note: This role is not remote or AI-simulated. We are looking for a candidate with physical, demonstrated expertise in machine knitting and prototype execution. Applications without direct machine experience will not be considered.

Job Type: Full‑time

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working in an R&D and production environment: 1 year (Required)
• shima seiki knit programming: 8 years (Required)