3D Knit Technician, Design & Styling

As a Knitting Technician you will play a critical role in translating design concepts into high‑quality knit fabrics and parts. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining knitting machinery, ensuring fabric samples and production runs meet design and quality standards. You'll collaborate closely with the R&D teams to help bring innovative knit structures and techniques to market.

What You'll Do

Set up, operate and maintain flatbed knitting machines to produce samples and production fabrics in line with design briefs

Troubleshoot knitting issues and machine faults quickly to maintain production timelines and quality

Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines to ensure continuous, high‑quality output (Oiling, cleaning, needle replacement, etc.)

Maintain clear records of machine settings, yarn usage, sample development, and production outcomes

Liaise with Tesla GSM and yarn suppliers to support yarn development, sourcing and inventory

Work with Rapid Prototyping Teams (Machine Shop, 3D printing, CNC) to generate the required hard trim components needed to complete prototypes

Partner and collaborate with R&D exploration teams to build concept parts through textiles programs, iterative physical samples and application of sophisticated engineered textiles techniques and tools

Contribute to the creation of knitting best practices for transition to manufacturing

What You'll Bring

Proficiency with knitting machinery such as Stoll, or similar

Strong understanding of knitwear construction, yarn types, and textile finishing processes

Technical diploma or certificate in textile engineering, knitwear technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience operating knitting machines within a manufacturing environment

Experience in sampling and rapid prototyping

Knowledge of textiles and synthetic materials specifications and applications

Compensation and Benefits

Aetna PPO and HSA plans >

2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include : critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation $88,084 - $342,000 / annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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