Senior Textile Print Engineer

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for experienced Print Engineers and Senior Technicians to support our clients growing installation base of industrial textile printing equipment across Southern Africa.
This is not an entry-level position. We are seeking experienced engineers and senior technicians who understand industrial production environments and take pride in delivering world-class technical support.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

As a Senior Textile Print Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining and optimising industrial textile printing equipment in demanding production environments where machine uptime, print quality and production efficiency are critical. You will work with some of the most advanced textile printing technologies available and become part of a team building one of the strongest textile print engineering capabilities in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission industrial textile printing equipment
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical and electronic faults
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance
• Optimise machine performance and production efficiency
• Support colour calibration, profiling and print quality management
• Train machine operators and production staff
• Provide advanced field service and technical support
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service delivery
• Assist customers in maximising machine uptime and production output

• Industrial dye sublimation printers
• Roll-to-roll textile printing systems
• Industrial ink delivery systems
• Epson industrial printhead technologies
• RIP software and colour management workflows
• High-volume textile and garment production environments

• 5–10 years' technical experience within:
• Textile digital printing
• Dye sublimation printing
• Industrial large-format printing
• Roll-to-roll printing systems
• Industrial equipment service engineering
• Strong mechanical, electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel nationally
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage field service activities

• Epson industrial printhead systems
• Colour profiling and colour management
• RIP software platforms
• Industrial textile production environments
• Printing industry technical support experience

• OEM factory training with international suppliers
• Exposure to cutting-edge textile production technologies
• Continuous technical development and skills enhancement
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment

• Senior Field Engineer
• Technical Team Lead
• Technical Manager

• Technical excellence
• Accountability and ownership
• Attention to detail
• Professional customer engagement
• Pride in workmanship
• A passion for solving complex technical challenges