Softgoods Development Technician
San Carlos, CA$38.94/hr - $47.6/hrFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
Hands-on, entry-level role for aspiring engineers and manufacturing professionals in softgoods, focused on sewing, textiles, elastomers, and fabrication from concept to prototyping and toward an engineering or manufacturing track.
Responsibilities
- Support the team by building prototypes, samples, and fixtures to spec, learning to dial in quality, repeatability, and feel.
- Execute cut-and-sew, bonding, lamination, and assembly tasks accurately and consistently, following established workflows.
- Prepare materials, maintain shop tools and equipment, and keep the prototyping space organized, safe, and production-ready.
- Document your work—measurements, process notes, and results—so iterations stay traceable and repeatable across the team.
- Partner closely with engineers and designers, asking good questions and absorbing feedback quickly to grow toward independent ownership.
Qualifications
- Experience: 0-3 years (internships, vocational training, apprenticeships, or relevant personal projects count)
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a technical certificate, associate degree, or trade training is a plus, or equivalent practical experience
- Examples of hands-on work—school, personal, or professional projects—are encouraged, in lieu of a formal portfolio.
Skills
Required:Hands-on fabricationAttention to measurement and tolerancesCAD foundational skillsOrganization and documentationCommunication and coachability
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
Last updated Oct 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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