Textile Technologists

Job Description:

Textile Engineers are trained to work in three major areas, namely research and development, production and quality control and sales and customer service. In the area of research and development they study natural, manufactured and synthetic fibres and work towards development or modification of production machinery and application of new technology to solve problems. Textile research involves development of new textiles suitable for specified purposes and inventing new uses for existing textiles.

In the area of production and quality control work involves handling and supervising manufacturing procedures like spinning, weaving, knitting, bonding, dyeing and finishing. The engineers/technologists test fibres for heat resistance, crease resilience and laundering durability. The process of manufacturing would also include packaging, storage and delivery. Quality control job encompasses product inspection for ensuring compliance of specifications.

In the area of customer sales and service the textile technologist helps in translating customer needs for the research and development department for meeting customer requirement.

Educational Qualification:

B.Tech in Textiles.

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

46 Institutes offering B Tech courses in Textile Engineering under Career Fields E&T and Course Type Graduate

Opening:

There are ample opportunities in this sector. Not only some of the largest textile manufacturers in the world are in India, we also have the best of training facilities in this area. Openings for Textile Engineers/Technologists are also available in marketing, production of textile, production of garments, export etc.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 8,000 per month (excluding other allowances)