Machine Technician; Equipment - Engineer

Position: Machine Technician (Equipment) - Engineer
Technical/Functional Skills

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining softgoods fabrication equipment, including:

o Cutting machines

o Bonding / lamination equipment

o Sewing machines

o Heat presses / forming tools

• Strong understanding of machine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance

• Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues quickly

• Working knowledge of softgoods materials such as textiles, microfibers, silicone, and adhesives

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support machine setup and configuration based on tooling and CAD inputs

• Ensure machines are tuned for material type, thickness, and construction method

• Execute builds in collaboration with prototype assemblers and tooling engineers

• Troubleshoot machine-related issues impacting build quality or cycle time

• Support scaling of builds from:

o Early prototypes

o Pre factory readiness phases

• Provide feedback on process optimization and manufacturability constraints

Factory & Scale Up Support

• Support build documentation, process stabilization, and handoff readiness

• Assist in transitioning learnings to factory or satellite production teams

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills

• Committed to meeting stringent deadlines

• Proactive driven and result oriented

• Ability to find solutions with network

Must Have

• Soft goods Prototype Development, maintaining softgoods fabrication equipment Textile, Silicone Prototyping, Polymer Prototyping, Design for Manufacturability (DFM ) Prototyping, Sewing machines, Validation Testing and NPI / New Product Introduction, manufacturability constraints, textiles, microfibers, silicone, and adhesives machine setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance.

Pre-Screening Questionnaire

• Experience supporting pilot production or manufacturing line setup

• Familiarity with fast paced engineering prototype environments

• Check availability, appropriate level of relevant experience etc.

Salary Range: $63,400-$65,000 a year

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TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverag e:
Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support:
Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options:
Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth:
Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off:
Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance:
Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.