Overview

Textile engineer lookafter machines that make fibers & products from fibers.

Before the invention of machines, such as the "Spinning Jenny" and the "Flying Shuttle," fabrics and textiles were made by hand. People often did the work of carding, spinning, and weaving at home. In fact, the techniques of weaving hadn't changed for thousands of years. However, during the Industrial Revolution, new technology rapidly changed how textiles were produced.

There are many stages of the textile production process. Engineer duties depend on the product and the type of machinery used. Carding and combing machines clean and align natural fibers. Other machines draw the fibers into a substance called sliver, which is the finished fiber. Extruding machines make fibers from wood pulp or chemicals. Each process requires a different type of machine. The chemical compounds are dissolved in a liquid. This liquid is then extruded, or forced, through holes in a metal plate. The natural or manufactured yarn is then processed into a textile product. Finally, the fabric is dyed and finished. For some products, the yarn is dyed before it is woven, knitted or tufted.

Despite the wide range of processes, textile machine engineer share many duties. For example, they inspect their machines to determine if they need repairs or adjustments. They clean and oil their machines and repair or replace worn parts. They also install, level and align components such as gears, chains, dies, cutters and needles.

Before starting a job, textile machine engineers study guides, charts, or specification sheets. They may also confer with authority to determine how to set up their machines. Next, they thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, or rollers. Extruding machine operators load chemicals or wood pulp into their machines. Next, operators adjust the controls for tension, speed, and heat. For electronic equipment, they program controls or key in instructions.

Next, engineers perform test runs to verify that the adjustments are correct. Then they inspect the product to be sure it meets requirements. Bleaching and dyeing machine operators test solutions. They then mix or add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to dilute or strengthen them.

They observe control panels and gauges to detect problems. . They also record data about work completed and machine settings used.

 

Education
4-Year Bachelors degree in textile engineering

To train technicians in a specific technology area, providing them with methodology, analysis, structural design, project development, installation and execution skills suited to their surroundings.
 

Skills and Abilities

Reason and Problem Solve
• Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Identify problems and review information.
• Examine solutions to problems and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of designing, using, and repairing machines and tools.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of how products are made and supplied.

Job Outlook

Huge job opportunities for Textile Engineers because textile industry is a main stream industries these days. Textile industry is one of the fastest growing industry in INDIA.

There is huge demand for textile engineers in INDIA. You can work both in Public & Private sector. Technical and management careers in industrial and service companies in the design, control and maintenance of plants, installations and laboratories in the textile industry, as well as in the areas of quality control and environmental management. Graduates are also present in the areas of commercial management and organization of companies in the textile sector.