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Engineering Expert – Post-Processing Technology (Washing & Drying) - Austin

Zellerfeld
AUSTINPosted 3 days ago
Permanent employeeremote

Job Description

Your mission

Own and drive the development of Zellerfeld’s post-processing systems – particularly washing and drying – as the company’s leading technical authority. This is not a people management role, but a deep technical one: hands-on, execution-oriented, and innovation-driven. The role requires combining years of engineering experience with the ability to build high-quality systems while supporting and challenging a growing team of younger engineers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the design, prototyping, and implementation of next-generation washing and drying systems for 3D-printed footwear
  • Serve as the company's go-to expert for anything related to water treatment, washing machine technologies, and drying systems
  • Develop and implement reliable, scalable, and efficient processes to improve drying speed, energy usage, and cleaning effectiveness
  • Act as technical mentor and quality gatekeeper for a team of younger engineers – not managing them, but ensuring engineering excellence
  • Stay deeply hands-on: test, iterate, and refine prototypes and systems
  • Collaborate closely with production, hardware, and material teams to align system design with real-world constraints and opportunities
  • Keep up to date with industry best practices, technologies, and innovations and apply them pragmatically
  • Ensure all developments are well-documented, tested, and ready to scale

Your profile

  • 10+ years of engineering experience in water-based processing systems (e.g., washing machines, dryers, industrial cleaning systems, or water treatment)
  • Proven track record of building reliable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient solutions
  • Deep knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials compatibility, and system integration
  • Strong prototyping and test engineering skills – able to go from concept to functional rig
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, lab, or industrial R&D setting
  • Comfortable coaching younger engineers and setting high engineering standards without formal disciplinary responsibility
  • Hands-on mentality, low ego, high credibility – approachable and respected by the team
  • Fluent in English 

Why us?

What We Offer:
  • A role in shaping the future of 3D-printed footwear and brand partnerships.
  • A dynamic and fast-paced work environment within an industry-disrupting company.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to collaborate with top-tier brands and industry pioneers.
  • A flexible and creative workspace in Austin.
If you are results-driven and have growth mindset, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join Zellerfeld and play a key role in shaping the future of footwear innovation.
About Zellerfeld
Engineering Expert – Post-Processing Technology (Washing & Drying) - Austin at Zellerfeld | Renata