Textile Engineering: Career scope, courses, job roles & salaries offered

Textile engineers not only apply innovative techniques for producing quality fabrics but also work towards improving the existing texture of fibres. Departments in which a textile engineer can work include R&D, technical sales, quality control, production control and corporate management.

Textile engineering or textile technology is the study of various principles from the scientific and engineering methodologies that are implemented for the processing and production of all sorts of textile fabrics, fibres and yarns. It also involves the study of physical and chemical principles that are helpful in the analysis and study of polymers.

Skilled textile engineers are required by the top textile plants and companies. Till the time the fashion world is growing, the textile industry will also grow at the same pace. We all desire to wear the best quality and unique clothing at a reasonable price. Such demands of the crowd have resulted in improving the scope of textile engineering especially the R&D department.

If you are planning for a career in textile engineering then you should begin with an undergraduate programme followed by a master's programme in Textile Engineering. You could also study for a Diploma in Textile Engineering.

B.Tech Textile Engineering

B.Tech in textile engineering is a four-year full-time undergraduate program divided into eight semesters. Here is a list of leading colleges offering B.Tech in textile engineering. 

Eligibility

• The aspirants must have passed XII examination or equivalent examination with 50 per cent aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, Math and Biology from a recognised university.
• The admission process of the B.Tech program is done through the entrance exams such as Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main), All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka Under Graduate Entrance Test (COMEDK UGET). Some colleges also give direct admission to the students on the basis of their 10-2 examination results.

M.Tech in Textile Engineering

M.Tech in textile engineering is a two-year full-time post-graduation programme. Here is a list of leading colleges offering M.Tech in textile engineering.

Eligibility

• The students should have passed a B.Tech degree with a minimum aggregate score of 55 per cent from a recognised institute.
• The admissions are done through the entrance exam such as GATE score merit list.

Diploma in M.Tech in Textile Engineer

There are many institutes that offer a one-year diploma course in textile engineering.

Eligibility

• The aspirants should have passed class XII or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 45 per cent marks.

Skills Required for Textile Engineering

Considering the role of textile engineering and subjects in the textile engineering programme, to excel in the textile engineering field the individual should possess the below-mentioned skills or qualities.

Creativity	Excellent Detailing
Technical Knowledge	Good Communication Skills
Persuasive Ability	Resilience
Excellent Patience Level - able to work long hours of work	Visual Imagination
An interest in fashion and textiles	Knowledge and understanding of different textile processes and techniques

Educational Cost And Where To Study

The average fee for pursuing B.Tech programme in textile engineering is around Rs 1.2-3.5 lakh for a four-year full-time undergraduate programme.

The average fee for pursuing M.Tech programme in textile engineering is around Rs 1-3 lakh.

Top 2019 Colleges for Textile Engineering

Here is the list of top textile engineering institutes with their latest rankings (if any), the average fee of the programmes, and many more details.

Name of The Institute	City	Overall Average Program Fees
Anna University	Chennai	B.Tech in Apparel Technology: Rs 30,000
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute	Mumbai	B.Tech in Textile Engineering: Rs 3.03 lakh
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya	Indore	B.Tech in Textile Engineering: Rs 3.47 lakh
Institute of Chemical Technology	Mumbai	Fee For B.Tech in Fibres and Textile Processing Technology is INR 2.56 lakh
NIT Jalandhar - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NITJ)	Jalandhar	B.Tech in Textile Engineering: Rs 5 lakh
PSG College of Technology - PSGCT		B.Tech in Textile Engineering: Rs 2.29-3 lakh

Job Roles, Growth Prospects and Salary

Textile engineers not only apply innovative techniques for producing quality fabrics but also work towards improving the existing texture of fibers. The departments involved in the textile engineering process are - R&D, Technical sales, quality control, production control, and corporate management.

In India, there are two major textile sectors - Handloom and Mechanized sectors. Due to the rapid growth potential and increased demand, there is a number of job opportunities in the market.

Look at the job profiles available for the textile engineers:

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary*
Medical Textile Engineer	The primary responsibility is includes developing fabrics for clothing, household items, medical supplies, furnishings. It also involves liaising with and providing technical advice to marketing, purchasing, and design and production staff.	Rs 3.10 LPA
Production Engineer	They are responsible for overseeing the production of a product, typically in an indoor factory setting and also ensure that production demands are met cost-effectively and efficiently.	Rs 4-4.5 LPA
Operation/Management Trainee	The operation trainee work under the supervision of the seniors for merchandising, QA, Production Planning, Production support, Industrial engineering, and others.	Rs 1.98-2 LPA
Quality Control Supervisor	The primary responsibility is to supervise in the handling of sample evaluation and production approval by reviewing the measurement, fitting, workmanship, quality, accessories, and other factors.	Rs 1.7-2 LPA
Process Improvement Engineer	The main job responsibility of the process improvement engineer includes performing root-cause analysis, create detailed reports about the improvement issues and execute process improvement processes.	Rs 4.38 LPA

*Source: Payscale, Indeed & Glassdoor

Top Companies Hiring Textile Engineers

The top companies hiring textile engineers are as below

• Indian Textile Company Pvt Ltd
• Soma Textiles & Industries Limited
• Century Textile and Industries Ltd
• Bombay Dyeing
• Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd
• Arvind Ltd
• Fabindia Overseas Pvt Ltd
• Grasim Industries Ltd

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Textile Engineering

Before you go for a career in the textile industry, you should be well-versed with the pros and cons of being a textile engineer. Our team has come up with a list of pros and cons for your easy reference.

Pros

• Personal Satisfaction of seeing your creation
• Opportunity to work with computer designing software and other related technology
• Training and skills can be easily transferred to other related or alternative career option
• Can run their own textile business

Cons

• The Textile industry is very highly competitive
• Frustration to come up with innovative and creative products all the time
• Stress to keep up with the evolving technologies
• Work may involve exposure to harmful chemicals and dyes
• Entrepreneurs have to work round the clock to meet the expectations of the clients.

Conclusion

After going through the article, you would have understood it is but obvious that the career scope for textile engineers is huge in India and other countries. However, our team has suggested some of the alternate career options which you might be interested in. The alternate career options for the textile engineers are:

• Stylist
• Furniture Designer
• Fashion Designer
• Clothing/Textile Technologist
• Product Designer
• Interior and Spatial Designer