Join Our Innovative Mask Hardware Product Design and Engineering Team!
Are you passionate about materials innovation, designing for human comfort, and pushing the boundaries of wearable technology? At ResMed, we believe great design can change lives. Our products help millions of people breathe, sleep, and live better every single day.
We’re seeking an inventive and technically skilled Textile Engineer to join our Textile Centre of Excellence g roup within our dynamic product design and hardware engineering team . This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects that solve real world problems for real people, empowering them to live healthier, happier lives.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING ( QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE )

• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Materials Science, Fashion/Apparel Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in product development roles within the fashion, activewear, medical, or technical textile sectors.
• Strong k nowledge of textile manufacturing methods and softgood integrat ion methods (e.g., knitting, braiding, coating, finishing , US and RF welding, bonding, seam taping , laminating , thermoforming, shaping, integrating different textiles together, overmoulding with plastics ).
• Demonstrated ability to translate materials research into functional, manufacturable product components.
• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to build effective relationships both internally across teams and departments, and externally with partners
• A proactive, hands-on attitude with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Textile Engineer, you ’ll take the lead in investigating textile materials and manufacturing processes to develop softgoods for medical product applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and user experience. With a keen understanding of material behavio u r and a strong user-centered mindset, you will bring your textile expertise to design challenges - translating ideas into functional, manufacturable solutions.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• D esign and develop softgood concepts , applying your knowledge of materials (fibers, yarns, fabrics, foams) and knowledge of textile manufacturing & integration methods (welding, bonding, taping, overmoulding , thermoforming, wrapping, etc . )
• Investigate, prototype, and evaluate new materials and softgood concepts to support goals around comfort, durability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal manufacturing specialists to optimize designs for functionality, aesthetics, and scalable production.
• Develop techno logy to ensur e textile materials and processes are feasible for mass manufacturing.

LET’S TALK ABOUT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilise Design Thinking to navigate the discovery and delivery process
• Working closely with a wider team on the design and development of mask hardware products, ensuring seamless integration of form and function.
• Ideation, conduct feasibility studies, create prototypes, and perform rigorous testing to validate design concepts.
• Stay current with softgoods industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Design, prototype, and evaluate textiles for new product concepts, leveraging both conventional and emerging processes (e.g., weaving, knitting, lamination, ultrasonic welding, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define material specifications and ensure manufacturability.
• Drive intellectual property creation when developing novel material or process innovations.