What are the responsibilities and job description for the Textile Development Engineer position at Lutron Electronics?
Overview
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Textile Development Engineer based out of our Corporate Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the innovation and growth of our advanced window treatment solutions. As a key member of our cross-functional engineering team, you will lead the adoption of new fabrics into our product portfolio, ensure excellence by maintaining and enhancing the technical and operational specifications of our existing fabric offering, and deliver quality by resolving fabric-related product issues - ensuring our materials exceed customer expectations. In this position, you will empower our teams by providing accessible, accurate technical data to support the sales, selection, and specification of Lutron Window Treatments. This role offers you the chance to collaborate across departments and with external partners, influencing both product development and customer satisfaction - making a lasting impact on our company’s growth and end user experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead fabric development projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals
- Drive textile R&D initiatives to support innovation, enhance product performance, and expand our fabric portfolio
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including textile specifications, test methods, and process standards
- Collaborate with textile vendors to understand and improve their processes as well as develop fabrics that meet Lutron’s world class performance standards
- Apply statistical analysis to diagnose and resolve fabric-related technical issues, identify root causes, and propose actionable recommendations
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and operations teams to support both new product introductions and existing product improvements
- Continuously improve processes for greater efficiency, reliability, and scalability across textile development workflows
- Champion safety and compliance, ensuring all activities adhere to internal standards and regulatory requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Design, or related field
- Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned
- 4 years of experience in the textile industry (onsite textile manufacturing experience is a plus)
- Willingness and ability to travel globally up to 15% of the time to Textile Suppliers and Lutron’s manufacturing facilities
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers.
This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics