A robotics and digital apparel company developing VegaTM technology for automated, localized manufacturing to reduce global carbon emissions.

unspun is an innovative robotics and digital apparel company on a mission to reduce global carbon emissions through automated, localized manufacturing. As an Operations Mechanical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and optimizing their revolutionary VegaTM technology, a proprietary 3D weaving and automated textile manufacturing system.

The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to keep the factory floor running while implementing long-term improvements. You'll serve as the primary troubleshooter for the Vega machines, creating and maintaining documentation, developing KPIs, and working cross-functionally with various teams to enhance operational efficiency.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment that's been recognized by Time's Best Inventions & Fast Company's World Changing Ideas. The company culture embraces diversity, innovation, and creative problem-solving, with a team comprising designers, engineers, industry veterans, and entrepreneurs from various backgrounds.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $135,000 to $153,000 annually, plus equity. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401k, educational grants, and flexible vacation policy. Based in Emeryville, this role requires occasional travel and off-hours work, making it ideal for someone passionate about sustainable manufacturing and ready to tackle complex challenges in a growing company.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. While experience in textile manufacturing or 3D weaving is a plus, the company values potential and enthusiasm for learning over complete expertise in all areas. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to revolutionary manufacturing technology while working towards meaningful environmental impact.

Operations Mechanical Engineer role at unspun, focusing on factory operations, machine maintenance, and continuous improvement in automated textile manufacturing.

Operations Mechanical Engineer

unspun is a company developing Vega™, the world's first 3D weaving technology for apparel, aiming to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% through revolutionizing clothes manufacturing.

We are seeking a passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our team at unspun. In this role, you will be instrumental in transitioning our revolutionary Vega™ 3D weaving technology from R&D to production-ready deployment. Your work will be crucial in scaling our automated manufacturing capabilities, directly supporting our goal to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% through revolutionizing clothes manufacturing.

About unspun:
unspun's mission is to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% by revolutionizing the way we make clothes. We envision a world where every garment is made on-demand, eliminating overproduction and reconnecting people with the clothing they wear.

We've developed Vega™, the world's first 3D weaving technology for apparel. Our automated system can transform yarns into garments in minutes, enabling local, on-demand production that drastically reduces waste and carbon emissions. We're now transitioning from successful R&D to commercial deployment, backed by leading climate-tech VCs and working with major brands like Walmart.

What You'll Do:
As our Embedded Software Engineer, your core responsibility will be developing and maintaining the software that powers our Vega™ weaving system. You will work across multiple teams to ensure our revolutionary 3D weaving technology operates reliably and efficiently. Your key responsibilities include:

- Developing and maintaining embedded software for industrial device control and communication
- Creating and executing comprehensive test plans
- Designing and maintaining telemetry and monitoring systems for deployed Vega™ machines
- Developing Linux-based applications for seamless communication between our pattern creation software (Oppy) and machine control systems
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure successful deployment and operation

Ideal Qualities:
- 3-5 years of experience in embedded software development
- Strong experience developing firmware features for microcontrollers in embedded real-time systems
- Strong software engineering fundamentals including proficiency in C++ or similar modern programming languages, object-oriented programming, templating, multi-threaded programming, and memory management
- Strong background in developing automated tests, test infrastructure, and debugging embedded systems
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Bonus Points:
- Experience transitioning systems from R&D to production environments
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems
- Experience with FreeRTOS or similar real-time operating systems
- Previous work with production deployment and monitoring systems
- Experience with Linux application development
- Familiarity with robotics or industrial automation systems

We don't expect you to have all of the listed qualities. If you don't meet all the requirements but have a voracious passion for learning and are excited about our mission, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Join unspun as an Embedded Software Engineer to develop revolutionary 3D weaving technology for sustainable apparel manufacturing.

Embedded Software Engineer

unspun is a robotics and digital apparel company, with a mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% through automated, localized, and intentional manufacturing.

We are looking for a passionate Textile Engineer to join our team. As a critical member of our Hardware and Testing teams, your primary responsibility will be to help guide our testing program as we pave the way in 3D weaving. We're looking for someone with extensive experience in fabric development, familiar with running machinery, skilled in sourcing materials, and excited about the risks and rewards of joining a Series A-funded startup.

unspun is a robotics and digital apparel company, with a mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1% through automated, localized, and intentional manufacturing. Included in Time's Best Inventions & Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, unspun aims to rapidly transition the trillion-dollar apparel world into one that is more intentional, inclusive, and efficient.

As a Textile Engineer, you'll help lead 3D weaving material development, work with the Product Team and Hardware team to create the world's first 3D woven products, develop product outputs using new manufacturing methods, troubleshoot weaving process challenges, operate revolutionary robotic looms, and conduct detailed analysis of weave quality.

The ideal candidate should have a BS, MS, or PhD in Textile Engineering or related fields, extensive experience with fabric development, experience managing production runs, and comfort working with textile machinery and robotics. You should be energized by new ideas in apparel and product manufacturing and comfortable in a fast-paced early-stage startup environment.

Benefits include a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $153,000 USD annually, comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, company-sponsored 401k, and more. Join our diverse team of designers, engineers, industry-veterans, and serial entrepreneurs in the Bay Area as we work on ambitious problems to leave the world better than we found it.

Join unspun as a Textile Engineer to lead 3D weaving material development and create innovative apparel products using revolutionary robotic looms.

Textile Engineer, 1pm - 10pm

unspun is a company that appears to be in the textile or fashion industry, focusing on innovative textile engineering.

unspun is seeking a Textile Engineer to join their team in Emeryville, California. This full-time, on-site role is part of the Product department and requires working hours from 1pm to 10pm. The ideal candidate should have experience in textile engineering or textile R&D and be able to work on-site in Emeryville, CA. The company appears to be innovative in the textile industry, possibly focusing on sustainable or advanced textile technologies.

Key aspects of the role include:
- Full-time, on-site position in Emeryville, California
- Working hours from 1pm to 10pm
- Part of the Product department
- Requires experience in textile engineering or textile R&D
- May involve relocation for some candidates
- Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

The application process includes providing personal information, uploading a resume, and answering specific questions about visa requirements, ability to work on-site, relocation needs, desired start date, and years of experience in textile engineering or R&D.

unspun seems to be looking for candidates who are flexible with their working hours and committed to being on-site in Emeryville. The unique working hours suggest that the role might involve collaboration with international teams or specific production schedules.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for textile engineers looking to work with an innovative company in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. The role likely involves cutting-edge textile technologies and could be ideal for those passionate about advancing the field of textile engineering.

Textile Engineer position at unspun, working on-site in Emeryville, CA from 1pm to 10pm, focusing on innovative textile engineering and R&D.

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A robotics and digital apparel company developing VegaTM technology for automated, localized manufacturing to reduce global carbon emissions.