About Us:

Xefco is an Australian-owned company that creates innovative textile and coating technologies with a vision to create a more sustainable future for the textile industry. Incorporated in 2018, we have a track record of developing novel technologies that have been adopted by some of the world’s leading outdoor apparel and fashion brands.

Xefco has pioneered a novel plasma technology called Ausora™ that provides a sustainable dyeing and finishing solution to eliminate water pollution from textile manufacturing. Ausora has been developed through a long-standing research partnership with Deakin University and is set to bring a disruptive manufacturing solution to the textile industry, together with a broad range of other potential applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse and improve existing printing processes and hardware setup for efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Develop SOPs for lab and production-scale inkjet digital printing operations.

Work with production teams to ensure knowledge transfer from R&D to manufacturing.

Develop and optimize inkjet application methods of Xefco development inks and dispersions.

Collaborate with in-house engineering and external suppliers to refine hardware to optimize printing processes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., plasma/textile engineers, dispersion scientists) to scale lab results to production.

Understand and build color matching capability

Develop and implement methods to evaluate inks, print quality (sharpness, fastness), and fabric compatibility.

Troubleshoot printing issues related to colour applications, substrate interaction, or process variables.

Hands-on capabilities to perform printer repair/diagnostics and routine maintenance.

Maintain detailed lab records, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.

Support intellectual property efforts by assisting with technical disclosures and patent input.

Reporting:

The Digital Printing Engineer will report to the Textile Research and Development Manager.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in digital textile printing and application of inks to fabrics (or similar substrates) with digital inkjet printers.

Industry experience or a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Printing Technology, Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or substantial experience in related fields.

Experience with Print Manager, RIB software, and color matching software applications.

Hands-on experience with commercial printing equipment (e.g., inkjet, screen printers).

A strong understanding of inks, ink additives, and ink-substrate interaction is preferred.

Preferred experience interpreting results from analytical tools like particle size analysers, rheometers, spectrophotometers, etc.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Who you are:

The Digital Printing Engineer must:

Have a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

Be a team player who works collaboratively in a team environment.

Be self-driven with the ability to seek information and solutions from internal and external sources.

Have the ability to work within time frames.

Be willing to undertake what is required for the role.

Use your skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics to work to the best of your ability.

Behave with professionalism, act in good faith, and with honesty.

Effectively communicate with a team and project partners.

Use leadership skills to foster a team environment and manage team resources effectively.

Keep yourself and others safe when you are at work.