Wearable Knit Programmer - Shima Seiki Prototyping Expert

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

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.