Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design fibres, yarns and fabrics that carry conductive paths, sensors or heating elements.
Select and test materials for comfort, durability, washability and electrical performance.
Work with electronics engineers to fit sensors, batteries and connectors into garments without making them uncomfortable.
Set up and run trials on spinning, knitting, weaving or coating lines to see how smart materials behave.
Test finished products against performance and safety standards and record the results.
Work with product designers and brand teams to turn a prototype into a product that can be made at scale.
Document designs, costs and quality data, and review failures to improve the next version.
