Textile Process Engineer

About us
Voltcore S.a r.l. is a Luxembourg-based deep-tech startup pioneering the future of smart materials by creating innovative conductive polymer heating textiles. Located in Bissen, Luxembourg, we are a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming technical textiles and delivering cutting-edge heating solutions. Responsibilities
• Own the complete transformation of conductive filaments into finished heating fabrics.
• Lead woven fabric design using rapier looms, including electrode yarn integration and defining heating filament density/patterns such as variable-density zebra designs.
• Execute post-treatment processes including heat setting, impregnation, and coating.
• Manage lamination processes using TPU film, CoPES web, and CoPA adhesives via calendaring and hot press.
• Organize and manage weaving and lamination trials at partner sites across NL, IT, BE, and FR.
• Optimize weaving parameters and develop robust heat-setting protocols for PP/PES fabrics.
• Evaluate and optimize fabric cutting methods, including laser and rotary die-cutting.
• Perform comprehensive fabric characterization, including electrical resistance mapping, peel strength, wash resistance, and dimensional stability.
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with the polymer engineer, application engineer, and the CTO. Qualifications
• The candidate has held the job title Textile Process Engineer or its equivalent, with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• The candidate must hold an MSc in Textile Engineering, Technical Textiles, Materials Science, or an equivalent degree.
• The candidate should have 3 to 6 years of experience in woven fabric development, technical textiles, or textile finishing.
• The candidate must have hands-on experience with woven structures and loom technology, with a preference for rapier looms.
• The candidate must have an understanding of lamination and bonding processes.
• The candidate must have experience in fabric characterization.
• The candidate must have the ability to manage external manufacturing partners.
• The candidate must be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate preferably speaks the French language.
• The candidate must hold a valid driver's license.
• The candidate must already have the right to work in the European Union (EU) or Luxembourg, as visa sponsorship and relocation are not provided.
• The candidate preferably has experience with conductive or heated textiles, electronic textiles (e-textiles), smart fabrics, heat setting, coating, automotive textile requirements, and TPU, CoPES, or CoPA adhesives.
• The candidate must be located in or willing to commute to Bissen, Luxembourg.
• The candidate possesses project management experience utilizing Agile or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• The candidate has experience working in a fast-paced deep-tech startup environment.