Who wants to help make a difference? AMSilk is a fast-growing global leader in the production of biofabricated silk proteins, used across a wide range of industries. Within the Fiber Business Unit (Fiber BU), these innovative proteins are transformed into high-performance luxury textile yarns. AMSilk yarns are supplied to leading global brands in fashion, footwear, accessories, automotive, and home textiles – helping to shape the future of sustainable materials.    As a Luxury Fiber Application Engineer (m/f/d) in our Fiber Business Unit, you will play a central role in driving the adoption of AMSilk’s sustainable silk-based yarns in the luxury fashion industry. You will collaborate with scientists, textile partners, and global brands to develop, promote, and implement high-performance, next-generation textile solutions. This position bridges deep technical expertise with creativity, customer focus, and strong project execution skills. Your responsibility and impact within AMSilk company means to: <ul><li>Design and optimize AMSilk’s yarn portfolio to ensure high performance, fitness for use, and cost efficiency across textile applications</li><li>Develop strong partnerships with selected luxury brands and key multipliers (e.g., fabric mills) to co-create fabric collections for promotion and commercialization</li><li>Provide hands-on technical guidance to customers, helping them integrate AMSilk’s yarns into their fabrics and resolving application or performance challenges</li><li>Work closely with R&amp;D, Sales, and internal teams to develop new yarn solutions, support commercial teams with technical presentations, and deliver customer training</li><li>Conduct thorough testing of yarn and fabric constructions to assess performance, usability, and end-use compatibility</li><li>Act as a guardian of technical specifications from a customer and application perspective</li><li>Represent AMSilk at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events, highlighting our technical leadership</li><li>Provide consistent market and customer feedback to internal teams to inform development and strategy</li><li>Stay up to date on market trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, contributing to competitive positioning of AMSilk yarns</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., Oeko-Tex®, biodegradability) and support customers in meeting their sustainability goals</li></ul> Your areas of knowledge and expertise are: <ul><li>Master of Science in Textile Engineering</li><li>5+ years of experience in application technology and project management within the textile industry</li><li>Fluent in English and either French or Italian</li><li>Experience with luxury fibers such as silk, cashmere, or alpaca is a plus</li><li>Hands-on experience in textile production is an advantage</li><li>International work experience in France or Italy is a strong asset</li><li>Strong customer- and market-oriented communication skills</li><li>Solid understanding of standard textile processes: yarning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing</li><li>Familiarity with production processes in luxury apparel, footwear, and accessories</li><li>Open-minded, solution-oriented, and creative approach to technical challenges</li></ul> We would love to have you in our team if you: <ul><li>Enjoy teamwork and collaboration </li><li>Have a good sense of humor</li><li>Are bold, creative and think outside the box</li><li>Live a solutions-driven approach and have a pragmatic working style</li><li>Are willing to learn something new every day</li></ul> What you can expect from us: <ul><li>At AMSilk we believe in providing a well-rounded benefits package that takes care of our employees' health, wealth, and work/life balance. We subsidize public transportation, childcare, and lunch, and offer a company health program to help our employees stay healthy and happy</li><li>We offer challenging work in a fast-paced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and reach your full potential throughout your career journey </li><li>A community that is both diverse and inclusive, where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively</li></ul>

AMSilk is a frontrunner in advanced biomaterials made from spider silk-based proteins. Using a patented technology platform, protected by a best-in-class patent portfolio, we are pushing boundaries in the field of bio-based materials. At AMSilk, we turn man-made proteins into formulations, including fibers and yarns, &nbsp;hydrogels and silk powder. The high-performance qualities of our material enable a wide range of applications in the textile, homecare, biomedical, and automobile industries and bring breakthrough benefits for products and customers.&nbsp;

Luxury Fiber Application Engineer (m/f/d)

Who wants to help make a difference? AMSilk is a fast-growing global leader in the production of biofabricated silk proteins, used across a wide range of industries. Within the Fiber Business Unit (Fiber BU), these innovative proteins are transformed into high-performance luxury textile yarns. AMSilk yarns are supplied to leading global brands in fashion, footwear, accessories, automotive, and home textiles – helping to shape the future of sustainable materials. &nbsp; &nbsp;As a Luxury Fiber Application Engineer (m/f/d) in our Fiber Business Unit, you will play a central role in driving the adoption of AMSilk’s sustainable silk-based yarns in the luxury fashion industry. You will collaborate with scientists, textile partners, and global brands to develop, promote, and implement high-performance, next-generation textile solutions. This position bridges deep technical expertise with creativity, customer focus, and strong project execution skills. Your responsibility and impact within AMSilk company means to: <ul><li>Design and optimize AMSilk’s yarn portfolio to ensure high performance, fitness for use, and cost efficiency across textile applications</li><li>Develop strong partnerships with selected luxury brands and key multipliers (e.g., fabric mills) to co-create fabric collections for promotion and commercialization</li><li>Provide hands-on technical guidance to customers, helping them integrate AMSilk’s yarns into their fabrics and resolving application or performance challenges</li><li>Work closely with R&amp;D, Sales, and internal teams to develop new yarn solutions, support commercial teams with technical presentations, and deliver customer training</li><li>Conduct thorough testing of yarn and fabric constructions to assess performance, usability, and end-use compatibility</li><li>Act as a guardian of technical specifications from a customer and application perspective</li><li>Represent AMSilk at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events, highlighting our technical leadership</li><li>Provide consistent market and customer feedback to internal teams to inform development and strategy</li><li>Stay up to date on market trends, technologies, and regulatory changes, contributing to competitive positioning of AMSilk yarns</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., Oeko-Tex®, biodegradability) and support customers in meeting their sustainability goals</li></ul> Your areas of knowledge and expertise are: <ul><li>Master of Science in Textile Engineering</li><li>5+ years of experience in application technology and project management within the textile industry</li><li>Fluent in English and either French or Italian</li><li>Experience with luxury fibers such as silk, cashmere, or alpaca is a plus</li><li>Hands-on experience in textile production is an advantage</li><li>International work experience in France or Italy is a strong asset</li><li>Strong customer- and market-oriented communication skills</li><li>Solid understanding of standard textile processes: yarning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing</li><li>Familiarity with production processes in luxury apparel, footwear, and accessories</li><li>Open-minded, solution-oriented, and creative approach to technical challenges</li></ul> We would love to have you in our team if you: <ul><li>Enjoy teamwork and collaboration&nbsp;</li><li>Have a good sense of humor</li><li>Are bold, creative and think outside the box</li><li>Live a solutions-driven approach and have a pragmatic working style</li><li>Are willing to learn something new every day</li></ul> What you can expect from us: <ul><li>At AMSilk we believe in providing a well-rounded benefits package that takes care of our employees' health, wealth, and work/life balance. We subsidize public transportation, childcare, and lunch, and offer a company health program to help our employees stay healthy and happy</li><li>We offer challenging work in a fast-paced environment and provide full support to help you expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and reach your full potential throughout your career journey&nbsp;</li><li>A community that is both diverse and inclusive, where teammates feel empowered to share their ideas and work together creatively</li></ul>

Luxury Fiber Application Engineer (m/f/d)

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